Staff Test Automation Engineer, IVI at Ford Global Career Site

Palo Alto, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

Test Automation, Python, Pytest, CI/CD, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Testrail, Appium, Linux, Debugging, CAN, Ethernet, WiFi, Bluetooth, HIL, SIL

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

- 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 closely 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 the debugging process. - Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes, automation strategies, and overall product quality for Ford's IVI systems. 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 strong focus on applications, embedded systems or automotive electronics. - Demonstrated expertise in Python, specifically 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 effective UI automation and validation. - Strong understanding and practical experience with Linux operating systems and command-line tools. - Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, specifically 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 (Controller Area Network), Ethernet, WiFi, and Bluetooth. - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills, with an ability to diagnose complex hardware-software integration issues. - 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. 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. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6SP4 Visa sponsorship is available for this position. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

Contribute to and maintain automation frameworks and test scripts for in-vehicle infotainment systems. Collaborate with development teams to execute automated tests and ensure comprehensive test coverage.