OTA/Cloud Validation Engineer (New Grad, December 2026)

Join Applied Intuition as a New Grad OTA Validation Engineer. In this role, you will validate Over-the-Air software updates on automotive ECUs and vehicles, execute and program test cases, support root cause analysis, develop test automation, assist in infrastructure support, collaborate cross-functionally, and maintain documentation and reporting. This position is ideal for early-career engineers with a passion for the automotive sector and a strong interest in embedded systems and software testing.

• Design and execute test cases for OTA updates on HIL benches, lab vehicles, and prototype vehicles, including download, installation, reboot, and rollback workflows.
• Collaborate with systems and development teams to collect logs, reproduce defects, and verify fixes for OTA failures.
• Write and maintain Python-based automated test scripts to improve test repeatability and reduce manual effort.

• This role is ideal for early-career engineers who enjoy hands-on work with automotive hardware, embedded systems, and software testing, and who want to grow into automotive OTA domain experts. You will receive mentorship from senior validation engineers and gradually take on greater ownership of test plans and automation
• Problem-Solving Mindset: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with an interest in embedded systems and automotive software testing
• Effective Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for documenting technical findings and collaborating with teams
• Technical Aptitude: Basic Python programming skills and familiarity with the Linux command line
• Foundational Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, graduating by December 2026
• Passion for the Sector: A strong interest in the automotive or EV sectors and a commitment to maintaining high standards for safety and quality
• Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles
• Tool Familiarity: Experience with Vector CANoe, PCAN, or issue tracking tools (Jira, Polarion)
• Protocol Knowledge: Understanding of automotive network architectures and protocols like CAN, LIN, or Automotive Ethernet
• Embedded Expertise: Experience with embedded Linux, Android, or QNX
• Hands-on Experience: Participation in extracurricular engineering projects like SAE/FSAE
• Version Control: Git experience