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At Ford, you’ll work on ideas that matter, alongside passionate people who want to make a global impact. Together, we’re shaping the next era of transportation—grounded in purpose, driven by progress. Make your move.
- Job Type: Full time
- Work Type: Hybrid
In this position...
As a Software Developer in Test, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated tests for our embedded software products.
You will also be responsible for defining, decomposing, and realizing feature, function, interface, and testing requirements and associated integration efforts for Ford’s next-generation electronic systems and controls.
You will lead the end-to-end integration and testing of these systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to support product design, vehicle behavior definition, prototype bring-up, and debugging.
What you'll do...
- Design, build, and maintain comprehensive automotive system-level test benches, ensuring their seamless integration of hardware and software components for reliable and scalable test environments, with a strong emphasis on Python-driven automation.
- Develop comprehensive verification and validation plans, test plans, test cases, and test scripts to rigorously validate functional, non-functional, performance, safety, and regression aspects of automotive software systems and components.
- Overseeing and coordinating the development and validation of Distributed (e.g. Software, Electrical & Mechanical) Features on all UEV programs.
- Collaborate extensively with cross-functional teams, including software developers (e.g. UX, HMI, Connectivity), controls engineers, and systems engineers, to:
- Develop item definition, identify the system goal, create technical requirements and test scenarios as per consumer electronics and automotive standards
- Authoring and releasing Core Feature Requirements and Specification documents (JAMA, FEDE and JIRA)
- Develop feature specifications, Quality documents (Quality History, Parameter Diagram, Feature Failure Mode Avoidance (FMEA) documentation), feature verification plan, etc.
- Review existing system designs to find new opportunities for cost or quality improvement, with a keen focus on the end customer’s user experience.
- Interact with hardware and software teams to come up with specification development for must have products, collaborating with device owners, program teams, core engineers and functional areas to create balanced solutions to competing requirements.
- Execute test cases and test scripts, leveraging advanced Python automation to enhance testing efficiency, accuracy, and repeatability across various testing phases.
- Decompose functional and non-functional requirements to comprehensive test scenarios that are actionable against V&V test platforms and test infrastructure.
- Create a constant feedback loop between field issues and functional requirements and test cases, ensuring that we are left-shifting testing and defect detection.
You'll have...
- Bachelor's, Master’s, or PhD degree in Electrical/Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
- 5+ years of experience in software testing, preferably with embedded systems in the automotive industry.
- Strong programming skills in Python, Rust, or other relevant languages used in embedded software development and verification.
- Experience writing automated tests in test frameworks such as Pytest, Slash, Robot Framework, or similar.
- Strong understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals and ability to apply them to automotive concepts.
- Experience with requirements capture in requirements management software platforms (JAMA, Polarion, DOORs, etc.).
- Strong experience debugging embedded systems at a module and/or system level, and the ability to triage nightly regression failures.
- Experience with software testing tools, frameworks, and methodologies (e.g., requirements-driven test development, unit testing, integration testing, system testing, automated testing).
- Experience designing/integrating/validating embedded software features across one or more of the following domains: network communication, cloud and connectivity, multimedia, infotainment, Android/iOS, and low-voltage power distribution.
- A systems approach to design and development, with an eagerness for continuous improvement and collaborative, cross-functional teamwork in a dynamic environment.
- Excellent teamwork, problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
Even better, you may have...
- Electrical Systems Engineering experience including understanding of systems engineering V model.
- Experience with Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA).
- Familiarity with common electronic components and comfort reading circuit design schematics & data sheets.
- Ability to work independently on technical tasks, effective troubleshooting, and problem-solving with minimal supervision.
- Strong written and verbal communication, and teamwork skills.
- A systems approach to design and development with the desire and curiosity to strive for exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement.
- Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools.
- Experience with vehicle launch.
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
- 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 and more
- Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
- Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
- Tuition assistance
- Established and active employee resource groups
- Paid time off for individual and team community service
- A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
- Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR
Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
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.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
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. #LI-Hybrid
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Overview
At Ford, you’ll work on ideas that matter, alongside passionate people who want to make a global impact. Together, we’re shaping the next era of transportation—grounded in purpose, driven by progress. Make your move.
- Job Type: Full time
- Work Type: Hybrid
In this position...
As a Software Developer in Test, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated tests for our embedded software products.
You will also be responsible for defining, decomposing, and realizing feature, function, interface, and testing requirements and associated integration efforts for Ford’s next-generation electronic systems and controls.
You will lead the end-to-end integration and testing of these systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to support product design, vehicle behavior definition, prototype bring-up, and debugging.
What you'll do...
- Design, build, and maintain comprehensive automotive system-level test benches, ensuring their seamless integration of hardware and software components for reliable and scalable test environments, with a strong emphasis on Python-driven automation.
- Develop comprehensive verification and validation plans, test plans, test cases, and test scripts to rigorously validate functional, non-functional, performance, safety, and regression aspects of automotive software systems and components.
- Overseeing and coordinating the development and validation of Distributed (e.g. Software, Electrical & Mechanical) Features on all UEV programs.
- Collaborate extensively with cross-functional teams, including software developers (e.g. UX, HMI, Connectivity), controls engineers, and systems engineers, to:
- Develop item definition, identify the system goal, create technical requirements and test scenarios as per consumer electronics and automotive standards
- Authoring and releasing Core Feature Requirements and Specification documents (JAMA, FEDE and JIRA)
- Develop feature specifications, Quality documents (Quality History, Parameter Diagram, Feature Failure Mode Avoidance (FMEA) documentation), feature verification plan, etc.
- Review existing system designs to find new opportunities for cost or quality improvement, with a keen focus on the end customer’s user experience.
- Interact with hardware and software teams to come up with specification development for must have products, collaborating with device owners, program teams, core engineers and functional areas to create balanced solutions to competing requirements.
- Execute test cases and test scripts, leveraging advanced Python automation to enhance testing efficiency, accuracy, and repeatability across various testing phases.
- Decompose functional and non-functional requirements to comprehensive test scenarios that are actionable against V&V test platforms and test infrastructure.
- Create a constant feedback loop between field issues and functional requirements and test cases, ensuring that we are left-shifting testing and defect detection.
You'll have...
- Bachelor's, Master’s, or PhD degree in Electrical/Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
- 5+ years of experience in software testing, preferably with embedded systems in the automotive industry.
- Strong programming skills in Python, Rust, or other relevant languages used in embedded software development and verification.
- Experience writing automated tests in test frameworks such as Pytest, Slash, Robot Framework, or similar.
- Strong understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals and ability to apply them to automotive concepts.
- Experience with requirements capture in requirements management software platforms (JAMA, Polarion, DOORs, etc.).
- Strong experience debugging embedded systems at a module and/or system level, and the ability to triage nightly regression failures.
- Experience with software testing tools, frameworks, and methodologies (e.g., requirements-driven test development, unit testing, integration testing, system testing, automated testing).
- Experience designing/integrating/validating embedded software features across one or more of the following domains: network communication, cloud and connectivity, multimedia, infotainment, Android/iOS, and low-voltage power distribution.
- A systems approach to design and development, with an eagerness for continuous improvement and collaborative, cross-functional teamwork in a dynamic environment.
- Excellent teamwork, problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
Even better, you may have...
- Electrical Systems Engineering experience including understanding of systems engineering V model.
- Experience with Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA).
- Familiarity with common electronic components and comfort reading circuit design schematics & data sheets.
- Ability to work independently on technical tasks, effective troubleshooting, and problem-solving with minimal supervision.
- Strong written and verbal communication, and teamwork skills.
- A systems approach to design and development with the desire and curiosity to strive for exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement.
- Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools.
- Experience with vehicle launch.
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
- 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 and more
- Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
- Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
- Tuition assistance
- Established and active employee resource groups
- Paid time off for individual and team community service
- A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
- Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR
Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
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.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
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. #LI-Hybrid
LI-SE1
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Target product companies over staffing firms
Product-based tech companies sponsor H-1B visas far more reliably than staffing agencies. They have established immigration programs, retained counsel, and budget allocated for petitions. Focus your search on companies with dedicated engineering organizations.
Emphasize test automation expertise in your resume
Employers justify H-1B specialty occupation status more easily when your resume reflects systems-level skills: building frameworks, CI/CD integration, and performance testing. Generic QA language weakens the petition. Lead with technical engineering contributions.
Clarify your visa timeline early in conversations
Mentioning your visa status before the offer stage lets employers assess sponsorship feasibility without surprises. If you hold OPT or STEM OPT, specify the remaining duration clearly so hiring managers can align timelines with their H-1B filing calendar.
Understand the H-1B cap and lottery timing
H-1B registrations open in March for an October 1 start date. If you need cap-subject sponsorship, start your job search at least six months early. Cap-exempt employers like universities and nonprofits can file year-round with faster processing.
Ask specifically about prior SDET sponsorship history
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Software Engineer in Test role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. SDET roles qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B visa requirements because they typically require at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. USCIS has consistently approved H-1B petitions for this title when the job description reflects engineering-level complexity, such as framework design, automation architecture, and systems integration, rather than manual testing alone.
What degree do I need for an employer to sponsor an H-1B for this role?
Most employers require a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, information systems, or a closely related technical field. A degree in an unrelated discipline weakens the specialty occupation argument. If your degree is in a adjacent field like electrical engineering or mathematics, strong coursework or a master's in CS can compensate. Three years of relevant work experience can substitute for one year of formal education if you lack a full four-year degree.
How do H-1B approval rates look for SDET roles specifically?
USCIS approves the majority of H-1B petitions for software engineering titles, including SDET and Quality Engineer variants, when the job description clearly establishes degree requirements and technical complexity. Denials most often occur when petition language emphasizes manual or functional testing without demonstrating engineering-level skill requirements. A well-drafted job description and strong supporting documentation from the employer significantly improves outcomes.
Can I work as a Senior SDET on OPT while waiting for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. If you have F-1 status with active OPT or STEM OPT, you can work legally while your employer files an H-1B petition. STEM OPT provides up to 24 additional months of work authorization, giving you roughly three years total on F-1 post-graduation. That window covers two full H-1B lottery cycles. Confirm your STEM OPT employer reporting requirements are met to avoid gaps in authorization.
Where can I find Senior Software Engineer in Test jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists Senior SDET and quality engineering roles specifically from employers with H-1B sponsorship history. Rather than filtering through thousands of generic job postings, Migrate Mate focuses on opportunities where international candidates are genuinely welcome, saving significant time for people navigating OPT deadlines or H-1B lottery timelines.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Senior Software Engineer In Test jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.