Ford Motor Company

Test Developer, Automation

Ford Motor Company$96K — $146K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
  • 3-5 years of overall testing experience.
  • 3+ years of experience in Python development.
  • Knowledge of AI agents' usage and skill generation.
  • Proficiency in Python and shell scripting languages.

Responsibilities

  • Review requirements and architecture documents to formulate test strategy and design test cases.
  • Execute manual and automated tests, analyze results, and validate fixes.
  • Ensure proper tracking of identified issues throughout software life cycle.
  • Contribute to agile scrum sprints as a team member.
  • Interface with development and test teams to understand and implement testing requirements.
  • Communicate test status and issues effectively with stakeholders.
  • Participate in process improvements and test case maintenance.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with potential in-office requirements.
  • Opportunity to engage in cutting-edge embedded software development.
  • Participation in Agile methodologies and scrum sprints.
  • Involvement in ongoing process improvements and AI integration.
Full Job Description
Job Description

In this position...

You will work as a member of the Data Collection Platform (DCP) software test team, the successful candidate will be involved in cutting edge embedded software development, working on system components that either provide enabling frameworks or additional functional services above the operating system services and drivers.

You will define, design, and build DCP software test methodologies to provide a scalable distributed framework that is used by applications and services on various modules in the vehicle network.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

The primary responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:
  • Review requirements and architecture documents to formulate test strategy, design test cases, and develop test automation scripts.
  • Execute manual and automated tests, review test results, analyze issues, and validate fixes.
  • Ensure issues found are properly tracked throughout the software life cycle.
  • Contribute to team deliverables through involvement in agile scrum sprints.
  • Interface with development and test teams to understand testing requirements and implement required test tools and tests scripts.
  • Effectively communicate test status and issues with test leads, developers, feature owners, and management.
  • Participate in ongoing process improvements including test case maintenance, defect escape analysis, and rainy-day test scenario review.
  • Integrate and customize individualized AI Agents to generate and improve test cases.


Qualifications

You'll have...

Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related technical areas

Experience:
  • 3-5 years of overall testing experience
  • 3+ years of experience in Python development.
  • Knowledge of AI agents' usage and skill generation.


Even better, you may have...

Education: Master's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related technical areas

Experience:
  • Proficient in Python and shell scripting languages.
  • Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills.
  • Knowledge of Confluence, Jira (Issue and Project Tracking Software), TestRail, and related tools is a plus.
  • Hands-on experience testing one or more areas of Linux/QNX (Quick Unix - real-time operating system) device drivers or the networking stack.
  • Experience in Automotive or Embedded Systems testing.
  • Understanding of the Linux kernel and drivers is a plus.
  • Familiarity with core networking fundamentals and protocols (e.g., Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), Quality of Service (QoS), Domain Name System (DNS), Audio Video Bridging (AVB), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN), etc.).


This posting is for an existing vacancy within our team.

The expected annual salary range for this Ford of Canada position is $96,000.00- $146,000.00 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
Net Income
-$1.2 billion
Founded
1903
5 Year Trend
-2.1%
Revenue
$127.1 billion
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