Embedded Software Test Automation Engineer – Media & USB

Job Description

Media Test Automation / Hybrid Engineer (Python)

Location: Waterloo, Ontario
Work Model: Hybrid / Onsite Collaboration Required

On behalf of our client, Ford Motor Company, Procom is seeking a Media Test Automation / Hybrid Engineer with strong Python automation experience and exposure to embedded media systems, infotainment, or USB connectivity testing.

This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys a blend of automation development and hands-on testing in embedded environments. The successful candidate will contribute to automated validation solutions that support Media & USB functionality within next-generation in-vehicle infotainment platforms.

You will work closely with development and QA teams in an Agile environment to improve automation coverage, accelerate regression testing, and enhance overall software quality for customer-facing media experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Python-based automated test solutions, including reusable libraries, utilities, and regression test suites
• Execute automated and manual validation activities for pull requests, integration builds, and software releases
• Analyze test execution results and troubleshoot failures using logs, traces, and debugging tools
• Differentiate automation issues from product defects and support defect tracking through Jira and related tools
• Expand automated regression coverage by developing new test scripts and stability scenarios
• Collaborate with developers, QA teams, and product owners in Agile development cycles, code reviews, and automation discussions
• Support interoperability (IOP) testing across media devices, USB connectivity, audio formats, and file systems
• Create and maintain test plans aligned to product requirements and regression objectives
• Contribute to continuous improvement of automation reliability, test efficiency, and overall software quality

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong Python development experience for test automation, scripting, or framework development
• Experience with software testing and QA automation methodologies, including regression and integration testing
• Exposure to embedded systems, Linux, Android, QNX, or similar embedded platforms
• Familiarity with command-line tools and workflows such as ADB and Linux shell environments
• Experience testing media, USB connectivity, infotainment, consumer electronics, or similar embedded multimedia systems
• Understanding of USB device behavior, media playback, file systems (FAT32/exFAT), and common audio formats such as MP3, AAC, WAV, FLAC, and M4A
• Experience with Git, version control workflows, and Python testing frameworks
• Strong understanding of QA fundamentals including test planning, risk-based testing, and defect management
• Experience working with logs, debugging tools, and troubleshooting workflows
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Automotive infotainment or connected vehicle experience
• Experience with Jira, TestRail, or similar test management tools
• Experience with embedded automation frameworks and CI-integrated testing
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum environments
• Experience with automotive lab, bench, or HIL testing environments

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field preferred

 

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