Software Tools Developer

Product Creation and Industrialization (PC\&I) brings together Ford's vehicle, electric, digital, and design teams with our global manufacturing system. As a Software Tools Developer, you will be part of the Test Automation Tools (TAT) development team involved in delivering software solutions that facilitate automated testing of the latest automotive, infotainment, and connectivity technologies.

You will work alongside the automation architect to design and implement foundational software components and tools used in automation. Additionally, you will provide guidance to team members on proper usage of automation test libraries and test script development.

Responsibilities:

• Develop advanced automated testing solutions, including testing frameworks, tools, and test libraries that interface with vehicle electronic control units (ECUs).
• Analyze and decompose complex software systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to influence design for testability.
• Drive adoption of best practices in code health, testing, and maintainability.
• Participate in code reviews and provide coaching to fellow team members on automation practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software development.
• 2+ years of experience in automation and tool development.
• 2+ years of experience in Python development.
• 1+ year of experience building, integrating, and deploying software within large-scale, complex systems.
• Self-driven with mentorship qualities to foster growth of team members.

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.