Ford Motor Company

Test Engineer - SYNC

Ford Motor Company$89K — $139K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
  • 2+ years of experience in Python/C++/Java/Kotlin software testing on embedded platforms.
  • Familiarity with functional testing and testing frameworks.
  • Experience with Agile development processes.

Responsibilities

  • Create and review test plans to verify API and feature functionality.
  • Develop and execute functional test scripts and apps using Python/C++/Java/Kotlin.
  • Document and report defects in detail when identified.
  • Engage in system design, documentation, and testing to enhance the infotainment system.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement with potential onsite requirements up to four days a week.
  • Participation in the Annual Compensation bonus program.
Full Job Description
As a SYNC Test Engineer the candidate will be involved in full lifecycle of embedded software development on Ford SYNC system. Test engineers will be responsible for testing and validating the next generation application frameworks which are to provide various common services and APIs for the UI applications and services using various testing frameworks which will involve creating scripts and test apps using Python, C++, Java, Kotlin.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

The primary responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:
  • Create and review plans to test and verify the functionality of APIs and Features.
  • Develop and execute Python/C++/Java/Kotlin-based functional test scripts and apps.
  • Create detailed defect reports when found.
  • Participate in system design, documentation, and testing to deliver a best-in-class infotainment system.


Qualifications

You'll have...

Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field of study.


Experience:
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in Python/C++/Java/Kotlin software testing experience on embedded, mobile, or consumer electronic platforms.
  • Experience with functional testing and testing frameworks.
  • Familiarity with Agile development processes.

Even better, you may have...

Education:
  • Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field of study.


Experience:
  • 5+ years of the aforementioned software testing experience.
  • Experience with multi-process, multi-tasking, or multi-threaded applications.
  • Experience testing software on embedded operating systems (Linux, Android, or QNX).
  • Knowledge of automotive product development and quality processes (e.g., A-SPICE, CMMI, FMEA).
  • Experience with communication protocols (e.g., CAN, TCP/IP, USB, Bluetooth, Ethernet, Wi-Fi).
  • Proficiency with version control systems (e.g., Git, Subversion).
  • Experience generating test cases from requirements and automating tests using LLMs.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


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 to $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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