Senior Software Developer in Test, Infrastructure + Automation

Ford • Palo Alto, CA

3d • $133,980 - $215,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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!

Requirements

• 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 programming in Python, C, or C++ by embedding software development and verification.
• 3 years of experience utilizing automated testing tools and frameworks including Pytest, Slash, Jenkins, or Robot Framework.
• 3 years of experience using software testing tools, frameworks, and methodologies including unit testing, integration testing, and system testing.
• 3 years of experience debugging and triage nightly regression failures.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior