Lead R&D Test Engineer (Field Testing)

Lead R&D Test Engineer (Field Testing)

Job Locations DE-Berlin

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Category Research & Development

What’s the role?

The HERE Navigation team is building a next-generation, highly customizable embedded navigation product with an interesting technical stack and architecture. The in-car navigation is one element of the developed ecosystem, alongside APIs, libraries and SDKs. We are an international team of engineers, designers and product managers working in an agile environment.

As a Lead Test Engineer, you’ll be a key player in ensuring the quality of HERE-based automotive navigation systems. This role blends hands-on field testing (approximately 50%) and test engineering to validate real-world performance and contribute to the full QA lifecycle.

Learn more about HERE Navigation and related developments.

As a Lead Test Engineer in our team, you will:

• Define and lead the test strategy for Android-based automotive navigation systems (including AAOS).
• Coordinate and prioritize testing activities across lab and field environments.
• Lead a team of test engineers, providing technical guidance, mentoring, and performance feedback.
• Conduct extensive field testing in real vehicles to validate navigation features and user experience.
• Create and maintain test plans, test cases, and reporting documentation for Android-based navigation systems (including AAOS).
• Troubleshoot issues during testing and in production environments.
• Track test results and manage defects using tools like JIRA.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand product requirements and ensure test coverage.
• Run manual tests to verify functionality, performance, and scalability on Target HW/Car/Emulators.
• Identify, prioritize, and report defects, and work with development teams to drive resolution.
• Drive quality initiatives, process improvements, and automation efforts.

Who are you?

• A degree in Computer Engineering, Information Sciences, or equivalent experience.
• 9+ years of experience in software testing, with a strong QA foundation.
• Experience in mobile application testing, especially on Android (AAOS is a big plus).
• Familiarity with automotive navigation systems (HERE or similar is a bonus).
• Proficiency in at least one programming/scripting language (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript).
• Proven leadership experience in QA or test engineering roles.
• Strong background in test strategy, planning, and execution.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in English.
• Experience with tools like JIRA, GitLab and test management systems.
• Understanding of Automotive Quality Standards (e.g., ISTQB, A-Spice).
• A passion for product quality, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset.
• Mandatory: Driver’s License and ability to travel within Europe if required.

What we offer?

• A great work-life balance
• Hybrid model of work (2 days a week in Berlin office) + field testing
• Challenging problems to solve
• Collaborative and encouraging colleagues
• Opportunities to learn, grow and develop
• Regular feedback
• Flexible working hours
• Competitive salary plus bonus
• BVG Ticket (For Berlin location)
• German language course (For Germany based employees)
• Employee wellness programs and life-coaching sessions
• Diverse team of talented people from 60+ countries worldwide.

Who are we?

HERE Technologies is a location data and technology platform company. We empower our customers to achieve better outcomes – from helping a city manage its infrastructure or a business optimize its assets to guiding drivers to their destination safely.

Change is HERE. Apply now. If you are inspired by an open world and driven to create positive change, join us.

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