ADAS HiL Automation Developer

Ford Motor Company

. Develop and maintain automated test frameworks in Python and/or C++ to validate ADAS software on ECU and bench targets .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $83,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and maintaining automated test frameworks using Python and C++, with a strong focus on validating ADAS software through HIL/SIL testing and integration. Proficient in CI/CD practices and capable of collaborating cross-functionally to enhance test strategies and quality assurance.

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Python ProgrammingC++ ProgrammingHIL/SIL TestingCI/CD IntegrationAutomated Test Frameworks

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Hard Skills

Test AutomationEmbedded SystemsAutomotive Communication ProtocolsDebugging Complex FailuresTest OrchestrationData CollectionTest SchedulingEmbedded OS (QNX, Linux)Test ReportingTest Case Management

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCross-Functional CollaborationAgile Environment Adaptability

Tools & Technologies

JenkinsGit/GitHubDockerTestRailJIRA

Industry Keywords

ADASECUVehicle NetworksCANXCPUDSDoIPTCP/IPUDPSensor Technology

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DockerJenkinsLinuxPythonTCP/IPC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain automated test frameworks in Python and/or C++ to validate ADAS software on ECU and bench targets
Create and maintain test libraries and utilities interfacing with embedded targets and vehicle networks, including CAN, XCP, Ethernet/TCP/UDP, and diagnostics
Implement automation evaluating functional correctness, robustness, timing/performance, reliability, and regression behavior at component and sub-system levels
Develop automated workflows for bench, SIL, and HIL execution, including test orchestration, stimulus/response control, data capture, and result reporting
Integrate automated test execution into CI/CD pipelines such as Jenkins and GitHub Actions for frequent testing with actionable pass/fail criteria and traceability
Build tooling to assess quality across embedded software services, middleware integration, sensor/feature interfaces, and ECU-to-ECU interactions
Partner with manual test and integration teams to convert high-value scenarios into stable automated coverage
Reduce test cycle time and increase repeatability
Drive root-cause analysis for failures using logs, traces, and network captures
Collaborate with feature teams to resolve defects efficiently
Contribute through code reviews, test design reviews, documentation, and continuous improvement of team frameworks and lab infrastructure
Influence test strategy and coverage planning for mid- to long-term quality goals, including stability, flakiness reduction, and scalability across benches

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
3+ years of experience in software development and/or test automation using Python and/or C++
Experience building automated tests that interact with real systems, including embedded targets, hardware benches, or networked devices
Experience with HIL/SIL/bench testing and test orchestration, including hardware control, flashing/deployment, data collection, and test scheduling
Experience with automotive communication and measurement protocols/tools: CAN, XCP, UDS, DoIP, TCP/IP, UDP
Demonstrated ability to debug complex failures using logs, traces, and systematic triage
Experience with embedded OS, including QNX and/or embedded Linux
Experience with embedded software integration concepts
Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally in an Agile environment
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Preferred: Experience with CI/CD and DevOps practices, Jenkins, Git/GitHub, artifact/version management, and Docker
Preferred: Experience with automated test frameworks such as PyTest or similar, test reporting, and dashboarding
Preferred: Familiarity with ADAS feature behavior and sensing technology including camera, radar, ultrasonic, and LiDAR
Preferred: Experience integrating automation with test case management and defect tracking systems such as TestRail and JIRA
Preferred: Ability to build stable automation in lab environments, handling intermittency, hardware dependencies, and test flakiness
Preferred: Experience collaborating with suppliers and multi-site teams, including interface definition and acceptance criteria for deliverables

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
Management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
Generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off
Option to purchase additional vacation time
Visa sponsorship