Senior Systems Integration Engineer at Ford Global Career Site

Palo Alto, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Systems Integration, IVI Software Stack, Embedded Platform, Multimedia, Middleware, User-Facing Applications, Integration Test Benches, In-Vehicle Instrumentation, Debugging, Software Testing Methodologies, Version Control Systems, CI/CD Pipelines, Automated Test Cases, Automating Performance Checks, HIL Testing, Automotive Infotainment Systems

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Spearhead end-to-end integration of the IVI software stack, including embedded platform, multimedia, middleware and user-facing applications. Design, build, and maintain integration test benches and in-vehicle instrumentation for testing, logging, and debugging. Define and execute subsystem test plans on benches, HILs, lab cars, and prototype vehicles; convert manual tests into automated test cases. Architect, automate, and execute stability, stress, and performance tests to ensure system reliability for IVI software. Debug and root-cause complex issues spanning software, hardware, and cross-ECU communications, driving timely fixes back to development. Serve as the primary bridge between software engineering and vehicle validation teams. Bachelor's or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. 5+ years of experience integrating and testing complex software systems A strong grasp of software testing methodologies, different types of testing, and quality assurance processes. Experience working with version control systems, like Git. Familiarity with the concepts and tools used in CI/CD pipelines such as Jenkins, GitLab CI A track record of successfully debugging complex software and system problems. Excellent problem-solving abilities and a sharp eye for detail. Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills - you can clearly explain technical concepts and work effectively across teams. A Master's degree in software engineering, computer science or a related field or a combination of education and equivalent experience Experience testing automotive infotainment systems or other complex embedded systems. Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing or testing directly on physical automotive hardware or vehicles. Experience working with specific infotainment operating systems (like Android Automotive, Linux) or graphical user interface toolkits. Experience with performance testing concepts and automating performance checks. 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 of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including: 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. This position is a salary grade 8.

Responsibilities

Spearhead end-to-end integration of the IVI software stack and maintain integration test benches for testing and debugging. Serve as the primary bridge between software engineering and vehicle validation teams.