Come help build a better world, where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams. Ford Motor Company was built on the belief that freedom of movement drives human progress. It’s a belief that has fueled our passion to create great cars and trucks. And today, it drives our commitment to become the world’s most trusted mobility company, designing vehicles for a smart world that helps people move more safely, confidently, and freely. Ford is experiencing significant business transformation in an ever-changing propulsion and digital world, and we are looking for exceptional talent to join us on this journey.

In Ford Connected Vehicle Software, we create lifetime value for our customers by delivering a software development environment that is purposeful and differentiated with simplicity and ingenuity to generate sustainable returns for Ford. We equip the enterprise to derive value from all forms of data to generate sustainable savings through automation and team integration.   

The minimum requirements we seek: 

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field of study  5+ year proficiency in a programming language like Python, C#, C++, or Java

Our preferred requirements:

Master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent work experience. Experience in modern software development methodology, such as pair programming, test-first/test-driven development OR demonstrated delivery of singular focus programming. Demonstrated success creating evolutionary architectures with appropriate operational characteristics: scale, reliability, security, performance, etc. Project leader for the execution of strategies for test design, planning and execution methods, and automation scripts used for requirements verification purposes, at multiple integration / solution levels. Guide and contribute to incident resolutions and reporting, including Preventive Actions implementations into the Test Strategy. Guide and contribute to defining Test Management Strategies (tools and processes selection / creation) used by the test teams on the planning, execution, and reporting phases. Promote code artisanship best practices, quality and security standards; and ability to lead/contribute to the improvement of them. Advanced professional experience with Software / Requirement Verification projects (Test Suite and Automation solutions for multiple Verification / Validation scopes and Integration levels). Experience in architecting and implementing Test Strategies. Experience proposing technical direction for Design Verification framework solutions..

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Ford of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a culturally diverse workforce. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and / or assessment processes, where needed, are available upon request. Please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

Candidates for this position must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited does not sponsor work permit applications. 

Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of degree completion for the highest level of education attained.  If the degree was obtained from a school outside of Canada, an Education Credential Assessment report showing Canadian equivalency is also required.

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Get Ready to Shape the Future of Automotive Technology!

We're looking for Principal Developers who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of innovation!

In this role, you'll be the architect of cutting-edge test automation and tools, building the foundation for our cloud and in-vehicle applications and operating systems.

Think of it as building a fortress of quality! You'll be working with top-notch cross-functional teams to launch game-changing technical solutions that will ensure the software powering our vehicles is nothing short of flawless.

Here's what you'll be doing:

Designing, developing, and maintaining test methodologies, automation frameworks, and tools that will redefine how we test new features, functionality, and Over-the-Air updates. You'll be the master of test automation, making sure our new product line releases are rock solid. Collaborating directly with Development rockstars, Technical Program Managers, and Project Managers. You'll be a key player in a high-powered team, ensuring quality is woven into the very fabric of our applications and platforms. Leading the charge towards a quality-centric development process. You'll be the champion of automation, driving us closer to 100% test coverage.

This is your chance to join a team that's redefining the automotive landscape. If you're ready to take on a challenge that will push your skills to the limit and leave a lasting impact, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for