At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow’s transportation.
Do you have what it takes to make smart vehicles for a smart world? Join the Ford Product Development team. Utilizing Design Thinking & User Experience methods, you’ll work to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We’re seeking forward-thinking, laser-focused professionals with a passion for bringing innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to such advancements as autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!
ResponsibilitiesWhat you'll be able to do:
Senior Software Developer in Test, Infrastructure + Automation - positions offered by Ford Motor Company (Palo Alto, California). Note, this is a hybrid position whereby the employee will work both from home and from the aforementioned worksite. Hence, the employee must live within a reasonable commuting distance from the worksite. Create and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts to validate functional, non-functional, and regression testing for embedded software components. Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks, scripts, and tools for testing embedded software systems in automotive environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to review requirements for completeness and testability, analyze and provide feedback on system architecture, and derive test scenarios from requirements, use cases and analysis of system design. Work collaboratively with the development teams to develop and test in tandem, troubleshoot and resolve bugs and issues, and strive for high quality software and functionality through iteration and automation. Participate in code reviews and provide feedback on testability and maintainability. Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes, methodologies, and best practices. Domestic Travel Required up to 10%.
QualificationsYou'll have…
Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering or a related field and 3 years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation. 3 years of experience with each of the following skills is required: 1. Programming in Python, C, or C++ by embedding software development and verification. 2. Utilizing automated testing tools and frameworks including Pytest, Slash, Jenkins, or Robot Framework. 3. Using software testing tools, frameworks, and methodologies including unit testing, integration testing, and system testing. 4. Debugging and triage nightly regression failures.
We are offering a salary of $133,980.00 - $215,000.04/yr.
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
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 the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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 a detailed look at our benefits, click here:
https://fordcareers.co/GSR-HTHD
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering or related field
- 3 years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation
- 3 years programming experience in Python, C, or C++ for embedded software development and verification
- 3 years utilizing automated testing tools and frameworks including Pytest, Slash, Jenkins, or Robot Framework
- 3 years using software testing tools, frameworks, and methodologies including unit testing, integration testing, and system testing
- Experience debugging and triaging nightly regression failures
- Hybrid work: must live within reasonable commuting distance of Palo Alto, CA worksite
- Domestic travel up to 10%
- Legally authorized to work in the United States (verification required at time of hire)
Ford Motor Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ford Motor Company and has not been reviewed or approved by Ford Motor Company.
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Pay Growth & Progression — The 2023 UAW–Ford agreement delivered immediate raises, restored cost-of-living adjustments, and accelerated progression to top rates for many hourly roles. These changes improved earnings trajectories compared with pre-2023 levels.
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Healthcare Strength — Hourly employees retained very low employee cost-sharing under the 2023–2028 UAW–Ford agreement, and salaried materials describe comprehensive day‑one medical, dental, and prescription coverage. Mental-health support and family‑building benefits add depth to the overall health package.
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Retirement Support — U.S. salaried roles feature a notable 401(k) contribution and match structure, and post‑2023 updates increased retirement contributions for many UAW‑represented employees. Together these elements strengthen long‑term financial security.
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What We Do
Ford is a global company with shared ideals and a deep sense of family. From our earliest days as a pioneer of modern transportation, we have sought to make the world a better place – one that benefits lives, communities and the planet. We are here to provide the means for every person to move and pursue their dreams, serving as a bridge between personal freedom and the future of mobility. In that pursuit, our 186,000 employees around the world help to set the pace of innovation every day.
