ADAS Software Verification and Validation Engineer

Ford Motor Company

. Lead and conduct verification and validation of ADAS-related software .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeWaterloo • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$96,000 - CA$146,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Software Test Engineering with a focus on ADAS-related technologies, including automated and manual testing, validation, and verification processes. Proficient in developing test procedures and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure robust performance and compliance.

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ADAS Software Verification and ValidationAutomated Test Script DevelopmentExperience with HIL SystemsProficiency in C/C++, Python, JavaTest Management Tools Experience

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Hard Skills

Software Test EngineeringTest Procedure DevelopmentAutomated TestingData Collection and AnalysisControl AlgorithmsRoot Cause AnalysisDebugging ToolsTest Artifact DesignDriver Assistance TechnologiesPerformance Verification

Soft Skills

CollaborationOwnershipAgile Scrum Participation

Tools & Technologies

Lauterbach ICEWiresharkOscilloscopeJIRAMatlabSimulinkTest Management ToolsAutomated Test SystemsDefect Management SystemsTest Bench Setup

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

ADASDriver Assistance TechnologiesFMEAsDesign Verification PlanHardware-in-the-LoopTest DependenciesComplianceFeature SpecificationsRobustness DisciplinesQuantitative Performance Verification

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaPythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and conduct verification and validation of ADAS-related software
Develop test procedures, plans, automated scripts, and test cases
Define test setups for validation and verification, including equipment, tools, licenses, hardware, and test systems such as HIL
Support test bench bring-up
Identify test dependencies including specifications, interfaces, compliance, hardware, and software components
Identify opportunities and provide support for automation and tooling
Perform automated and manual test execution, results analysis, root cause analysis, and verifications
Contribute to team results through ownership in agile Scrum development sprints
Collaborate cross-functionally with technical specialists, feature owners, development teams, and other test teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Computer/Electrical/Software Engineering or a related field)
Minimum 5 years of experience in Software Test Engineering
Minimum 1 year experience with Driver Assistance technologies using radar, cameras, sensors, or features
Understanding of Feature specifications, FMEAs, robustness disciplines and Design Verification Plan
Understanding of performance requirements and interactions with other features and the system, and ability to establish procedures to verify performance quantitatively and subjectively
Familiarity with control algorithms using Matlab, Simulink or equivalent
Experience with data collection and analysis, ideally in driver assist technology
Ability to interpret C/C++, Python, Java code, or logs to aid in issue resolution
Experience working with automated test systems and test script development
Experience with low level debugging tools such as Lauterbach ICE, Wireshark, and Oscilloscope
Proven ability working with Test Management tools and designing Test Artifacts
Demonstrated ability to work with defect management systems such as JIRA
Experience using hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) systems and test bench setup
Experience with debuggers, canalyzers and similar test equipment
Successful candidates must provide proof of degree completion for the highest level of education attained
Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada; Ford does not sponsor work permit applications

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligible to participate in the Annual Compensation bonus program
Accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment processes, where needed