Software Validation and Automated Testing Engineer

As a Software Validation and Automated Testing Engineer , you will design, develop, validate, and automate testing solutions for software that runs on or supports Full Stack Desktop, Mobile, Vehicle Interface, and Cloud-based services within the Bosch Automotive Service Solutions diagnostics group. You will play a critical role in ensuring software quality, reliability, and performance across vehicle diagnostic tools, mobile applications, web services, and connected diagnostic ecosystems. Join our team as we transform how automotive diagnostic software is developed, validated, and delivered. You will work closely with software engineers, systems engineers, product owners, and validation teams to build automated testing frameworks, improve software quality, and accelerate product releases through continuous integration and continuous testing practices. WHAT YOU WILL DO Software Validation & Quality Engineering Define, develop, and execute software validation strategies and test plans for desktop, mobile, web, and cloud-based applications. Validate software functionality, usability, reliability, performance, and compatibility against product requirements and customer use cases. Create and maintain automated test suites for functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing. Develop test cases, test procedures, and validation documentation to support product releases. Collaborate with development teams to ensure quality requirements are incorporated early in the software development lifecycle. Track, report, and communicate software quality metrics, test results, and validation status to stakeholders. Test Automation & Continuous Integration Design, develop, and maintain automated testing frameworks for web, desktop, mobile, and API-based applications. Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous integration and delivery. Create automated scripts to validate software functionality, performance, and system-level interactions. Improve testing efficiency through automation, reducing manual testing effort and increasing test coverage. Support automated execution of regression tests for product releases and software updates. Evaluate and implement modern testing tools, frameworks, and best practices. Software Development & Technical Contributions Participate in software architecture discussions and design reviews to ensure product quality and testability. Develop utilities, tools, and test applications that support software validation activities. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, MIS, or a related technical field. 3+ years of experience in software development, software validation, test automation, or quality engineering. Experience developing and executing software test plans, test cases, and validation procedures. Experience building and maintaining automated test frameworks and automated regression test suites. Experience testing desktop, mobile, web, and cloud-based applications. Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), Agile methodologies, and software quality processes. Experience with source control systems and CI/CD environments. Knowledge of software testing methodologies including functional, integration, system, regression, performance, and user acceptance testing. Technical Skills Experience with automated testing tools and frameworks such as: Selenium, Appium, Playwright, Cypress, NUnit, Junit, xUnit, TestNG, Postman and API automation frameworks. Preferred Qualifications Experience with automotive diagnostic systems, vehicle communication networks, or diagnostic protocols. Experience validating software that interfaces with vehicle communication technologies such as CAN, DoIP, UDS, J2534, or OBD-II. Experience testing hardware/software integrated systems. Familiarity with cybersecurity, secure communications, and connected vehicle technologies. Experience with performance, load, and scalability testing. Knowledge of cloud platforms and distributed application architectures. Experience with any of the following programming languages and technologies is a plus: Java, Kotlin, C#, MAUI, Xamarin, C++, HTML, XML, REST APIs, and TCP/IP. Experience using DevOps and CI/CD tools is a plus: Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Git, and SonarQube. Professional Skills Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Proven capability in technical communications, both verbal and written. Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple engineering disciplines. Self-motivated with a strong focus on quality, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction. Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization not available. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $82,000 - $125,000. Within the range, individual pay is determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, work experience and job knowledge, complexity of the role, job location, etc. In addition to your base salary, Bosch offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts (HSA); flexible spending accounts; 401(K) retirement & Bosch Defined Contribution plan with an attractive employer match; wellness programs; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; parental leave, adoption assistance; and reimbursement of education expenses. Learn more about our full benefits offerings by visiting: . Pay ranges included in the postings generally reflect base salary; certain positions may include bonus, commission, or additional benefits. At Bosch Mobility Aftermarket, we believe in creating a work culture that embodies our core values of grow, enjoy, and inspire. Our Mobility Aftermarket division provides diagnostic and repair shop equipment, spare parts, and repair solutions for passenger cars and commercial vehicles worldwide. Our Automotive Service Solutions operations supply testing and repair-shop technology, diagnostic software, service training, and information services.Our OE Wiper operations has several plants globally serving the OE's with innovative wiper arms. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to grow your skills and knowledge while working with cutting-edge technology. We want you to enjoy what you do and feel inspired to contribute your best to our customers and to the growth of our business. We believe that by cultivating a work environment that encourages personal and professional growth, enjoyment, and inspiration, we can achieve great things together. Join us at Bosch Mobility Aftermarket and help us shape the future of mobility! Are you interested in becoming an Engineer at Bosch Owatonna? Click here to learn more.