Test Specialist - Base Software

Posted:
1/4/2026, 4:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India ⋅ Karnataka, India

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher

Field(s):
QA & Testing ⋅ Software Engineering

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

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What we offer:

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary:

Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That’s what we’re passionate about at Magna Powertrain, and we do it by creating world-class powertrain systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Powertrain.

Job Responsibilities:

Job Introduction

As an expert level, you will start connecting with the counterparts and develop, validates drive systems for future electric and hybrid vehicles as well as other electric drives in motor vehicles. The engineer will work independently to perform a variety of basic engineering assignments with varied responsibility but may require some guidance and direction from a senior engineer/mentor or manager.

Knowledge and Education

Bachelors in Electronics/Electrical engineering or equivalent from reputed university/institution.

Work Experience:

10-13 years of relevant professional experience in the automotive industry as a software tester.

Skills and Competencies

  • Strong understanding of Microcontroller software (Drivers, Operating systems)

  • Understanding of Peripherals, memory layouts, registers, alarms, SBC (System Basic chip)

  • Understanding of Powertrain- eDrive systems, Transfer Case

  • Strong programming skills preferably in Python, CAPL or m-script

  • Knowledge of Matlab/Simulink, experience with dSpace systems 3+ years

  • Test automation tools such as vTestStudio, ECU-Test(added advantage)

  • Experience with Requirements tools – DOORS, DOORS NG, PTC, Source control- SVN, GitHub(added advantage)

  • Experience on Debuggers (Lauterbach), flashing tools- vFlash, DiagRA ,Trace32

  • Experience with Vector Tools (CANalyzer, CANoe, CANape)

  • UDS/OBD protocol testing.

  • Ideally, familiarity with Functional Safety (ISO26262), Cybersecurity, ASPICE and Software Testing ISTQB Foundation Level

  • Knowledge on different Microcontroller devices, SW architectures (AUTOSAR).

  • Knowledge on Bootloader concepts.

Work Environment

Regular overnight travel:

For dedicated and motivated employees, we offer an interesting and diversified job within a dynamic global team together with the individual and functional development in a professional environment of a global acting business. Fair treatment and a sense of responsibility towards employees are the principle of the Magna culture. We strive to offer an inspiring and motivating work environment.

Additional Information

We offer attractive benefits (e.g. employee profit participation program) and a salary which is in line with market conditions depending on your skills and experience.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

Notice regarding the use of AI:

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system.

These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team.

Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

Worker Type:

Regular / Permanent

Group:

Magna Powertrain

Magna

Website: https://www.magna.com/

Headquarter Location: Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic

Employee Count: 251-500

Year Founded: 1957

IPO Status: Private

Industries: Automotive ⋅ Chemical ⋅ Mechanical Engineering ⋅ Retail