Software Quality Lead

Company: Polaris Inc.
Location: Plymouth
Posted on: April 8, 2021

Job Description:

At Polaris our DNA started with co-founders Edgar Hetteen, his younger brother Allan and his close friend David Johnson who had somewhere to be and no way to get there. 65 years later, you still see that drive, ingenuity, and pioneering spirit in everything we do. At Polaris Inc., we have fun doing what we love by driving change and innovation. We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. Our people make us who we are, and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to Think Outside.

SUMMARY:

Polaris, a global powersports leader, is looking fora Software Lead - Quality to lead our offshore Quality Assurance (QA) Engineering team. This is an exciting position on a team building world-class connected rider solutions. As a technicalcontributoron the team, you will have the ability and empowerment to make changes and move quickly. You will have the opportunityto directly impactcellular connectivity, infotainment, and cloud development projectsat Polaris. The ideal candidate is effective in a fast-paced Agile development environment, pushing industry best practices and system maturity. Interest in powersports is a plus, as there are opportunities to ride!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Work with engineering management to build a world-class offshore software QA team
• Work with different stakeholders, understand QA activities, document software quality plan or test plan, and lead the global QA team to execute tests per quality plan or test plan
• Lead global QA engineering team to create test plan and execute test cases per the plan for assigned projects
• Develop test procedures based on requirements or experience
• Create and maintain automated test cases using team-approved automation tools
• Lead daily or weekly project execution meetings with global QA team and provide project status to functional management team and program management team
• Provide project quality status by using approved tools
• Drive issue resolution with other engineering teams, if needed
• Flexible enough to work on multiple products being produced for a fast-changing market
• Have a customer-focused mindset for delivering a product that is centered around a great customer experience
• Help build and maintain a highly productive team with high morale
• Other duties and responsibilities as needed
  
  SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:
  
  Minimum Qualifications:
  
  • BS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field or MS in a related field
  • Minimum of 8 years software QA experience testing In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) products, Connected Car space
  • Minimum of 3 years software leadership experience leading offshore teams
  • Willing to work in flexible hours to collaborate better with offshore team
  • Proven experience executing and leading all different types of testing, including but not limited to white box, black box, system, integration, UAT, automated, and unit testing
  • Demonstrated experience leading teams to create highly robust, automated testing systems that are implemented into Continuous Integration pipelines
  • Must have clean and concise written and oral communication skills
  • Show a proven track record of fostering a collaborative culture
  • Comfort using open source tools for day-to-day development
  • Ability to quickly learn and apply new skills with minimal supervision
  • Familiar with Agile software development methodology in Automotive
    Preferred Qualifications:
    
    • QA experience with connected vehicle technologies, including firmware over the air (FOTA) and telematics
    • Software development experience in the automotive industry
    • QA experience with native navigation apps on embedded systems
    • QA experience with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto
    • QA experience with voice recognition
    • QA experience with using Linux and/or Android-based operating systems for automotive industry
    • Tier 1 or Tier 2 working experience in the automotive industry
    • QA Experience with BlueZ, oFono, OBEX, PulseAudio and/or related open source audio and media
    • QA knowledge and experience with Bluetooth (Classic and LE) and audio/DSP technologies
    • QA knowledge about CAN (J-1939 preferred)
    • QA knowledge about Linux kernel development
    • Proven experience in unit testing
      
      We are an ambitious, resourceful, and driven workforce, which empowers us to Think Outside. Apply today!
      
      About Polaris
      
      As the global leader in Powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. With annual 2020 sales of $7.0 billion, Polaris' high-quality product line-up includes the Polaris RANGER--, RZR-- and Polaris GENERAL side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman-- all-terrain off-road vehicles; Indian Motorcycle-- mid-size and heavyweight motorcycles; Slingshot-- moto-roadsters; snowmobiles; and deck, cruiser and pontoon boats, including industry-leading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with parts, garments, and accessories, along with a growing aftermarket portfolio, including Transamerican Auto Parts. Polaris' presence in adjacent markets includes military and commercial off-road vehicles, quadricycles, and electric vehicles. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe. www.polaris.com
      
      EEO Statement
      
      Polaris is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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