In-Vehicle Voice Assistant Test Specialist

Job - Voice Assistant Test Specialist

Location: Long Beach, CA – Onsite

Duration: 03 Months

Role Summary:

Looking for a Voice Assistant Test Specialist to support testing and validation of in-vehicle voice assistant systems. This role focuses on ensuring accurate voice recognition, system responses, and overall performance, particularly for Portuguese-language interactions.

You’ll work in both lab and vehicle environments, contributing to real-world testing of next-generation automotive voice technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute voice command testing in Portuguese to validate system accuracy
• Support English voice testing when required
• Translate voice commands from English → Portuguese for testing scenarios
• Test voice assistant behavior in lab setups and in-vehicle environments
• Identify, document, and track defects and system issues
• Verify bug fixes and system improvements
• Collaborate with engineering teams on system performance
• Assist in maintaining test documentation and reports
• Support software/configuration updates on test vehicles

Typical Work Breakdown

• 60% – Voice assistant testing
• 15% – Translating test cases
• 15% – Defect documentation
• 10% – Meetings (team, manager, engineering syncs)

Required Qualifications

• Fluency in Portuguese and English (spoken & written)
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to follow structured testing processes
• Clear documentation and reporting skills
• Basic technical aptitude (software/electronic systems)
• Strong collaboration and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in:
• Voice assistant or speech recognition testing
• UI/UX testing (e.g., mobile, TV interfaces)
• Automotive systems or vehicle testing
• Familiarity with bug tracking tools
• Additional languages (French or Spanish)

What Makes a Top Candidate

Best Candidates:

• Strong background in QA/testing or QA management
• Experience in user experience testing (phones, UI, infotainment systems)
• Exposure to automotive or tech industries
• Proactive mindset—offers solutions and “thinks outside the box”
• Native-level Portuguese fluency technical comfort

Average Candidates:

• Meet language requirement but lack hands-on testing or technical exposure

Performance Expectations (KPIs)

• Ability to stay on top of tasks and deadlines
• Minimal delays in testing cycles
• Clear and proactive communication
• Willingness to adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to suggest solutions or mitigation strategies

Team & Work Environment

• Team: Vehicle Verification (End-to-End Speech Assistant Testing)
• Focus: Supporting voice systems with native Portuguese expertise
• Meetings: ~4–5 per week (team, manager, engineering syncs)

Unique Selling Points

• Work on cutting-edge in-vehicle voice technology
• Opportunity to test prototype vehicles
• Ability to contribute ideas and influence product development
• Great fit for car enthusiasts tech testers

Top 3 Must-Have Skills

1. Testing / QA capability
2. Technical aptitude
3. Adaptability and openness to change

Interview Process

• Round 1: Phone screening
• Round 2: Panel interview
• Duration: 30–45 minutes per round