Ford Motor Company

Test Automation Developer - Embedded Connectivity Platform

Ford Motor Company • $89K — $139K *
Ottawa, ON K1G 3J6In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
  • 2+ years of software test experience on embedded OS platforms (Linux, QNX, or Android).
  • 2+ years of experience in Python development and object-oriented design.
  • Experience with managing large-scale automated test executions.
  • Background in the automotive industry, particularly with AUTOSAR and CAN technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Work in an Agile Software development environment to deliver quality software solutions for cloud-connected in-vehicle modules.
  • Execute tests, debug issues, and conduct root cause analysis.
  • Design and implement test automation using Python.
  • Generate software defect reports and establish a test setup.
  • Develop test scenarios and automated test suites for enhanced coverage.
  • Participate in agile scrum development sprints to contribute to deliverables.
  • Review specifications to identify precise product requirements.
  • Investigate networking issues in vehicles and verify software fixes.

Benefits

  • Hybrid working model with onsite requirements based on proximity to Ford hubs.
  • Participation in the Annual Compensation bonus program.
  • Opportunities for professional development and involvement in innovative projects.
Full Job Description
Job Description

In this position...

The successful candidate will be part of the Connectivity Platform Software team, which delivers software solutions that facilitate automated testing of the latest automotive infotainment, connectivity, data management as well as sensors and actuators interface and control technologies. You will develop automated test tools, libraries, and scripts and maintain automated test suite execution. Connectivity drives numerous innovations to improve vehicle safety, efficiency, and rider experience. On our quest to build Software Defined Vehicles, our teams develop and deliver frameworks, services and applications on Ethernet and CAN connected Electronic Control Modules (ECUs).

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

The primary responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:
  • Work in an Agile Software development environment to deliver quality state-of-the-art software solutions for cloud-connected in-vehicle modules working on CAN/Ethernet networks.
  • Execute tests, help debug, and perform root cause analysis.
  • Design, implement, debug, test, and maintain test automation using Python.
  • Generate quality software defect reports.
  • Establish and maintain a test setup.
  • Share ideas for innovation and process improvements.
  • Develop and maintain software tools and features to assist in automated testing.
  • Develop and maintain test libraries that interface with vehicle electronic control units (ECUs).
  • Interface with development and test teams to understand feature functionality and testing requirements.
  • Devise test scenarios and implement automated test suites for maximum coverage.
  • Contribute to team deliverables through involvement in agile scrum development sprints.
  • Review specifications and identify precise product requirements.
  • Develop and execute functional and integration test plans for feature implementation.
  • Automate test cases using Python and in-house libraries.
  • Participate in code reviews and mentor junior developers.
  • Investigate and reproduce in-vehicle networking issues and verify the software fix.


Qualifications

You'll have...

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field of study.

Experience:
  • 2+ years of software test experience and/or tools development on embedded OS platforms: Linux, QNX, or Android.
  • 2+ years of experience in Python development and object-oriented design.


Even better, you may have...

  • Proven track record mapping design requirements to test cases, managing large-scale automated test executions, and triaging test results to systematically detect and diagnose software defects.
  • Demonstrated ability to operate as a self-motivated, detail-oriented professional with established troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills suited for a collaborative, multi-site team environment.
  • Verified experience in database and web application development, combined with demonstrated expertise in data analytics and visualization.
  • Understanding of distributed systems and embedded-to-cloud interactions, alongside proven hands-on experience with hardware test benches, microcontrollers, electronics assembly, and debugging equipment.
  • Proven experience in the automotive industry, including a demonstrated working knowledge of Automotive Open System Architecture (AUTOSAR), Controller Area Network (CAN) technologies, diagnostic protocols, and communication protocols such as Ethernet, Transmission Control Protocol and Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Domain Name System (DNS), and Network Address Translation (NAT) using tracing tools like Wireshark.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with Continuous Integration (CI) systems like Jenkins, testing frameworks, version control systems like Git or GitHub, issue tracking tools like JIRA, and Unix or Linux shell scripting.


This posting is for an existing vacancy within our team.

The expected annual salary range for this Ford of Canada position is $89,000.00 - $139,000.00 and individuals may be eligible to participate in our Annual Compensation bonus program.

Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of degree completion for the highest level of education attained. If the degree was obtained from a school outside of Canada, an Education Credential Assessment report showing Canadian equivalency is also required.

We thank all candidates for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.

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About Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company manufactures or distributes automobiles in addition to offering financial services. The company sells to dealerships for retail sales, and for sale to fleet customers, including commercial fleet customers, daily rental car companies, and governments. Ford’s vehicle portfolio includes automobiles, buses, tractors, and trucks. Retail financing includes retail installment sale contracts for new and used vehicles, and direct financing leases for new vehicles to retail customers, government entities, daily rental car companies, and fleet customers. Finance receivables in the non-consumer portfolio include products offered to automotive dealers. Ford’s environmental initiatives include compressed natural gas, flexible fuel vehicles, electric drive vehicles, Hydrogen, PC power management, and so on. Ford Motor Company was founded by Henry Ford in 1903 and is headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan.

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Learn more about Ford Motor Company
Size
183,000 employees
Market Cap
$44.8 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
-$1.2 billion
Founded
1903
5 Year Trend
-2.1%
Revenue
$127.1 billion
NASDAQ
F
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