ADAS HiL Automation Developer

Ford Motor Company

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

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $83,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing automated test frameworks using Python and C++ for ADAS software validation, with a strong focus on integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and collaborating in an Agile environment.

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Automated Test Framework DevelopmentPython And C++ ProgrammingHIL/SIL/Bench TestingAutomotive Communication ProtocolsCI/CD Integration

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Hard Skills

Test AutomationEmbedded Software IntegrationDebugging Complex FailuresTest OrchestrationData CollectionTest SchedulingAutomated WorkflowsTest LibrariesContinuous ImprovementADAS Software Validation

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCross-Functional Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

JenkinsGit/GitHubDockerPyTestTestRailJIRAQNXEmbedded LinuxCI/CD PracticesArtifact/Version Management

Industry Keywords

ADASEmbedded TargetsVehicle NetworksFunctional CorrectnessRobustnessTiming/PerformanceReliabilityRegression BehaviorFlakiness ReductionSupplier/Multi-Site Collaboration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DockerJenkinsLinuxPythonTCP/IPC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, 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
Automate evaluation of 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
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 scenarios into stable automated coverage
Drive root-cause analysis using logs, traces, and network captures, and collaborate with feature teams to resolve defects
Contribute through code reviews, test design reviews, documentation, and continuous improvement of frameworks and lab infrastructure
Influence test strategy and coverage planning for long-term quality goals, including stability, flakiness reduction, and bench scalability
Collaborate with developers, feature owners, systems engineering, calibration, and test teams in an Agile environment

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, 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
Ability to debug complex failures using logs, traces, and systematic triage
Experience with embedded OS, including QNX and/or embedded Linux, and embedded software integration concepts
Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally in an Agile environment
Visa sponsorship is available
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification required at hire
Preferred: CI/CD and DevOps practices, Jenkins, Git/GitHub, artifact/version management, Docker, PyTest or similar frameworks, test reporting and dashboarding, ADAS sensing technology, TestRail, JIRA, stable lab automation, and supplier/multi-site collaboration

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
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