Staff Software Developer in Test at Ford Global Career Site

Palo Alto, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Software Testing, Embedded Systems, Automotive Industry, Python, C/C++, Automated Testing, Debugging, Regression Testing, Automotive Communication Protocols, ISO 26262, HIL Testing, SIL Testing, Electrical Schematics, Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

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 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. Derive test scenarios from requirements, use cases and analysis of system design. Analyze and provide feedback on system architecture Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Strong debugging skills and the ability to triage nightly regression failures. Minimum of 3 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). Experience with automotive diagnostic tools and testing environments. Knowledge of automotive communication protocols (e.g., Classical CAN, CAN-FD, LIN, Ethernet). 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 for embedded software components. Collaborate with development teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues while ensuring high-quality software through automation.