Ford Pro · 11 hours ago
Senior Software Developer - IVI Test Automation
3251 Hillview Ave, Palo Alto, CA, 94304, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
6+ years expFord Pro is dedicated to delivering a fully electric transportation future, and they are seeking a highly skilled QA Automation Engineer to join their In-Vehicle Infotainment team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining automation frameworks and test suites for Ford's Advanced EV IVI systems, ensuring quality and reliability of hardware and software components.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
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
Company
Ford Pro
Ford Pro is a productivity accelerator designed to drive the business forward, delivering solutions to commercial customers of all sizes.
10001+ employees
Funding
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Andrew Frick
Interim Head
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