Software Developer in Test – Compute Software Verification & Validation

Ford

6h • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Software Developer in Test to join our team, specializing in embedded systems with a focus on automotive applications. As a Software Developer in Test, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated tests for our embedded software products. Your expertise in embedded systems and automotive industry knowledge will help ensure the quality and reliability of our software solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience testing central compute components, including infotainment and ADAS systems
• Strong debugging skills and the ability to triage nightly regression failures.
• Minimum of 5 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).
• Working knowledge of Linux, hypervisors, and VMs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with automotive diagnostic tools and testing environments.
• Knowledge of automotive communication protocols (e.g., Classical CAN, CAN-FD, LIN, Ethernet, SPI, I2C).
• 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.

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.
• Review requirements for completeness and testability.
• Analyze and provide feedback on system architecture
• 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, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees