Supervisor, Embedded Software QA Development - Middleware and Drivers

Ford Motor Company - Dearborn, Michigan

Position Summary:

At Ford Motor Company, we are dedicated to designing, manufacturing and selling high quality vehicles that meet the diverse needs of our customers.  We believe our employees and the different perspectives that they bring to the business are the driving force behind our success. Come discover a company that is focused on the quality of our vehicles, the environment, the community and the world in which we live.

The Embedded Software QA Development Supervisor is responsible for leading a team of developers to create the software architecture, code, unit, and integration tests for Ford’s SYNC infotainment system with a focus on quality.  The Embedded Software QA Development Supervisor serves in an expert capacity to mentor software development engineers and insure compliance to standards. 
 
Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of embedded software developers to create automation test suites and infrastructure for applications and user interfaces for Ford's SYNC infotainment system

• Manage software quality through test-driven development, nightly build verification tests, rigorous integration testing, functional testing, and a persistent focus on automation

• Collaborate with software partners to establish automated acceptance tests for user interface and application software components

• Mentor embedded software developers and build a competency road map for career development

• Create a highly collaborative, motivated team environment and partner with project managers, embedded system engineers, embedded software developers, and embedded software quality assurance engineers daily

• Provide excellent program management skills, customer focus, mentoring skills, as well as written and oral communication skills

 
Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or  Computer Science

• 10+ years embedded software development experience. 

• 3+ years of embedded software leadership experience

 
Preferred Qualifications:
 

• Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

• 5+ years of delivery production automotive or consumer electronic products to the market

• Mastery of embedded test automation framework(s) and embedded software memory/performance profiling tool(s)

• Mastery of Qt (or equivalent), C/C++ language, GNU toolchain, and Unix (QNX, Linux, or equivalent)

• Experience with embedded build systems including QNX system builder, buildroot, open embedded, or equivalent

• Proficiency with revision control including Git, Subversion, or equivalent

• Experience with the QNX operating system

• Experience with the Squish GUI tester

• Experience with microcontrollers and/or ARM Cortex-M microprocessors

• Multi-site software project team experience

• Automotive product development process and quality experience (i.e., A-SPICE, FMEA, etc.)

 
The distance between imagination and …. Creation.  It can be measured in years of innovation, or in moments of brilliance.   And, it can be a road you start traveling right now.  When you join Ford Motor Company, your journey begins.  You become part of a team that is already leading the way, with ingenious solutions and attainable products – and it is always ready to go further.  
 
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship may be available for this position.  
 
Ford Motor Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.

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Posted: 30+ days ago

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