Staff Software Developer – IVI Test Infrastructure
Ford Motor
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Job summary
Qualifications
- 6+ years of experience in QA Automation or a similar role.
- Experience with automation scripts in Python using Pytest.
- Hands-on experience with Appium for Android applications.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to and maintain automation frameworks for IVI systems.
- Implement and execute automated tests across various system layers.
- Analyze test results and report defects.
Skills
Education
Tools
Job description
We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Ford’s Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company’s vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You’ll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.
In this position, Ford is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated QA Automation Engineer to join our In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) team. You will contribute to and maintain robust automation frameworks and test suites for Ford Advanced EV IVI systems, which leverage Linux and Android to provide the next generation user experience and integrate various communication protocols including CAN, Ethernet, WiFi, and Bluetooth.
You will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of both hardware and software components, utilizing a comprehensive set of tools such as Appium, Pytest, Testrail, Jenkins, GitHub, and jfrog. This is a hands-on position where your expertise will directly contribute to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge in-vehicle experiences.
- 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 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 debugging.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes, automation strategies, and overall product quality for Ford's IVI systems.
You'll have...
- Bachelor's 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 focus on applications, embedded systems or automotive electronics.
- Demonstrated expertise in Python 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 UI automation and validation.
- Strong understanding and practical experience with Linux operating systems and command-line tools.
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, 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, Ethernet, WiFi, and Bluetooth.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills, with the ability to diagnose complex hardware-software integration issues.
Even better, you may have...
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Direct experience in the automotive industry, specifically with In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) systems development or testing.
- Knowledge of other automotive communication protocols (e.g., LIN, CAN) or diagnostic protocols (e.g., UDS).
- Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) or software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing methodologies.
- Familiarity with automotive industry standards and processes.
- Experience with performance testing, stress testing, and security testing of embedded systems.
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
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? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including a benefits package that may include immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage; flexible family care days and parental leave; subsidized child care; family building benefits; vehicle discounts; tuition assistance; employee resource groups; paid time off for community service; holidays; and more.
This position is a leadership level 6.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6SP4
Visa sponsorship is available for this position. Candidates for Ford 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.
This position is hybrid (onsite four days per week) for candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location or remote for non-local candidates. #LI-Hybrid #LI-Remote #LI-JD2
What you'll do
- 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 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 debugging.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes, automation strategies, and overall product quality for Ford's IVI systems.
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