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Test Engineer - SYNC

Waterloo, ON, Canada(Hybrid)

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Job Description

Ford of Canada's operations include a national headquarters, three vehicle assembly and engine manufacturing plants, three parts distribution centers, and three Connectivity and Innovation centers. Ford employs approximately 7,000 people in Canada, while an additional 18,000 people are employees in the more than 400 Ford and Ford-Lincoln dealerships across the country. For more information, please visit www.careers.ford.com

Enterprise Technology plays a critical part in shaping the future of mobility. If you’re looking for the chance to leverage advanced technology to redefine the transportation landscape, enhance the customer experience and improve people’s lives, this is the opportunity for you. Join us and challenge your IT expertise and analytical skills to help create vehicles that are as smart as you are., Use your technical expertise to make driving safer, easier and better for our customers.

As a SYNC Test Engineer the candidate will be involved in full lifecycle of embedded software development on Ford SYNC system. Test engineers will be responsible for testing and validating the next generation application frameworks which are to provide various common services and APIs for the UI applications and services using various testing frameworks which will involve creating scripts and test apps using Python, C++, Java, Kotlin.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

The primary responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to

• Create and review plans to test and verify the functionality of APIs and Features.
• Develop and execute Python/C++/Java/Kotlin-based functional test scripts and apps.
• Create detailed defect reports when found.
• Participate in system design, documentation, and testing to deliver a best-in-class infotainment system.

Qualifications

You'll have...

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field of study.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Python/C++/Java/Kotlin software testing experience on embedded, mobile, or consumer electronic platforms.
• Experience with functional testing and testing frameworks.
• Familiarity with Agile development processes.

Even better, you may have…

Education

• Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field of study.

Experience

• 5+ years of the aforementioned software testing experience.
• Experience with multi-process, multi-tasking, or multi-threaded applications.
• Experience testing software on embedded operating systems (Linux, Android, or QNX).
• Knowledge of automotive product development and quality processes (e.g., A-SPICE, CMMI, FMEA).
• Experience with communication protocols (e.g., CAN, TCP/IP, USB, Bluetooth, Ethernet, Wi-Fi).
• Proficiency with version control systems (e.g., Git, Subversion).
• Experience generating test cases from requirements and automating tests using LLMs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our team.

The expected annual salary range for this Ford of Canada position is $89,000.00 to $139,000.00 and individuals may be eligible to participate in our Annual Compensation bonus program.

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.

We thank all candidates 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.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.

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Job Info

• Job Identification65913
• Job CategoryPD Operations and Quality
• Posting Date07/02/2026, 03:33 PM
• Degree LevelBachelor's Degree or equivalent
• Job ScheduleFull time
• Locations176 Columbia St W, Waterloo, ON, N2L 3L3, CA(Hybrid)
• Preferred DegreeBachelor Degree

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