Senior Software Developer in Test, Infrastructure + Automation

Ford-Motor-Company; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible family care

Vehicle discount

Tuition assistance

Employee resource groups

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Vacation time purchase

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Palo Alto is seeking a Senior Software Developer in Test to help design, implement, and automate tests for embedded automotive software in a hybrid work setting. You will create test plans and scripts, build automated frameworks, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure quality; domestic travel up to 10% is expected.

The role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering, CS or related field and at least three years of relevant experience; strong Python/C/C++

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering or related field with 3 years of experience in the offered or related occupation.
• 3 years of experience with Python, C, or C++ in embedded software development and verification.
• 3 years of experience with automated testing tools/frameworks (Pytest, Slash, Jenkins, Robot Framework).
• 3 years of experience with unit, integration, and system testing; proficient in debugging nightly regression failures.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts for embedded software components.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks, scripts, and tools for automotive software testing.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to review requirements for completeness and testability; analyze system design and provide feedback.

Skills

Python

C

C++

Embedded software

Unit testing

Integration testing

System testing

Debugging

Pytest

Jenkins

Education

Electrical/CS/Engineering degree

Tools

Pytest

Slash

Jenkins

Robot Framework

Job description

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow’s transportation.

Do you have what it takes to make smart vehicles for a smart world? Join the Ford Product Development team. Utilizing Design Thinking & User Experience methods, you’ll work to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We’re seeking forward-thinking, laser-focused professionals with a passion for bringing innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life.We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to such advancements as autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!

What you'll be able to do:

Senior Software Developer in Test, Infrastructure + Automation - positions offered by Ford Motor Company (Palo Alto, California). Note, this is a hybrid position whereby the employee will work both from home and from the aforementioned worksite. Hence, the employee must live within a reasonable commuting distance from the worksite. 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. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to review requirements for completeness and testability, analyze and provide feedback on system architecture, and derive test scenarios from requirements, use cases and analysis of system design. 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. Participate in code reviews and provide feedback on testability and maintainability. Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes, methodologies, and best practices. Domestic Travel Required up to 10%.

You'll have…

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering or a related field and 3 years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation. 3 years of experience with each of the following skills is required: 1. Programming in Python, C, or C++ by embedding software development and verification. 2. Utilizing automated testing tools and frameworks including Pytest, Slash, Jenkins, or Robot Framework. 3. Using software testing tools, frameworks, and methodologies including unit testing, integration testing, and system testing. 4. Debugging and triage nightly regression failures.

We are offering a salary of$133,980.00 - $215,000.04/yr.

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

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