Test Automation Engineer

Ford Motor Company

QA Automation Engineer for Ford, developing automation frameworks and test suites for IVI systems. Ensuring quality and reliability of hardware and software components using advanced tools.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timePalo Alto • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $118,700 - $198,500 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AndroidJenkinsLinuxPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute, improve, and maintain robust automation frameworks and test scripts for in-vehicle infotainment systems, encompassing both hardware and software aspects.
Implement and execute automated tests across various layers, including UI validation and application logic.
Develop and extend automated test suites using Python and Pytest for functional, integration, and system-level testing.
Integrate automation scripts into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions to enable continuous testing and provide rapid feedback to development teams.
Create test cases, test plans, and test execution within Testrail, ensuring comprehensive test coverage and traceability.
Collaborate closely with development, hardware, and software teams to understand requirements, identify test gaps, and troubleshoot complex issues.
Develop and maintain sophisticated test environments, including hardware setups and software configurations necessary for IVI testing.
Analyze test results, report defects with clear, reproducible steps, and provide detailed logs to support the debugging process.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes, automation strategies, and overall product quality for Ford's IVI systems.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in software engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
6+ years of experience in QA Automation, Software Development Engineering in Test (SDET), or a similar role, with a strong focus on applications, embedded systems or automotive electronics.
Demonstrated expertise in Python, specifically for developing test automation scripts with Pytest.
Extensive hands-on experience with Appium for automating tests of Android applications, particularly within a virtualized environment.
Proven experience with image comparison tools and techniques for effective UI automation and validation.
Strong understanding and practical experience with Linux operating systems and command-line tools.
Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, specifically integrating and orchestrating automation jobs with Jenkins and GitHub Actions.
Proficiency in test case management, test execution, and reporting using Testrail, Allure, or similar tools.
Familiarity with artifact management tools such as jFrog.
In-depth understanding and experience testing systems that utilize key communication protocols: CAN (Controller Area Network), Ethernet, WiFi, and Bluetooth.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills, with an ability to diagnose complex hardware-software integration issues.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonPytestQA AutomationSoftware Development Engineering in Test (SDET)AppiumLinuxCI/CDTestrailAllureimage comparison tools

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solvingdebuggingcollaborationcommunication

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in software engineering