Ford Motor Company

Staff Software Developer – Test

Ford Motor Company

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Palo Alto • California • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

JenkinsPython

About the role

  • Create and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts to validate functional, non-functional, and regression testing for embedded software components.
  • Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks, scripts, and tools for testing embedded software systems in automotive environments.
  • Work collaboratively with the development teams to develop and test in tandem, troubleshoot and resolve bugs and issues, and strive for high quality software and functionality through iteration and automation.
  • Derive test scenarios from requirements, use cases and analysis of system design.
  • Analyze and provide feedback on system architecture.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
  • Strong debugging skills and the ability to triage nightly regression failures.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in software testing, preferably with embedded systems in the automotive industry.
  • Strong programming skills in Python, C/C++ or other relevant languages used in embedded software development and verification.
  • Experience with automated testing tools and frameworks such as Pytest, Slash, Jenkins, Robot Framework, or similar.
  • Experience with software testing tools, frameworks, and methodologies (e.g., unit testing, integration testing, system testing, automated testing).
  • Experience with automotive diagnostic tools and testing environments.
  • Knowledge of automotive communication protocols (e.g., Classical CAN, CAN-FD, LIN, Ethernet).
  • Working knowledge of IDLs such as DBC, LDF, ARXML, and work with internally IDLs and frameworks
  • Experience with automotive standards and regulations such as ISO 26262.
  • Knowledge of sensing and measurement principles, including analog and digital sensors, signal conditioning, and data acquisition techniques.
  • Familiarity with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing.
  • Experience with electrical wiring, circuit building, and troubleshooting, with the ability to read and create basic electrical schematics.
  • Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
PythonC/C++automated testingdebuggingunit testingintegration testingsystem testingautomotive diagnostic toolsautomotive communication protocolssensing and measurement principles
Soft skills
collaborationtroubleshootingproblem-solvingfeedback analysisiterationattention to detailcommunication
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor's degree in Computer ScienceISO 26262 compliance knowledge