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Ford India Private Limited

⬅️ Back Domain: Automotive Embedded Software
Division: Electrical and Electronics - Software Development (Model-Based Development)
Type: Full-time / FTE
Interview Rounds: 2 Technical + 1 HR
Interview Mode: Online

🧪 Technical Round 1: AUTOSAR Configuration, ARXML & Ports

Highlights: - Focus on ARXML usage, ECU extract, and Software Component (SWC) generation - Questions on virtual/non-virtual ports, RTE mapping, and Simulink AUTOSAR Blockset - Queries on Sender-Receiver vs Client-Server communication - Asked about variant handling in models

Sample Questions: - How do you use ECU extract in Simulink AUTOSAR architecture? - What are virtual vs non-virtual ports? When to use each? - How do you configure sender/receiver interface using ARXML? - Describe the steps to generate SWC from ARXML files in MATLAB. - What is your understanding of Service Ports in Classic AUTOSAR?

🧪 Technical Round 2: Testing & Code Quality

Highlights: - GTest-based unit testing of generated C-code from Simulink models - SIL (Software-in-the-Loop) workflow & debugging - Handling MISRA compliance, Polyspace, and SonarQube - CI/CD pipeline basics (Jenkins, GitLab) - Discussion on model integration with virtual ECUs

Sample Questions: - How do you validate a model using GoogleTest framework? - What tools do you use for static code analysis? - Explain the SIL validation process using a virtual ECU. - What kind of test harness do you create for model verification? - How do you handle real-time communication mismatch in integration?

💼 HR Round

  • General discussion on:
  • Work experience and domain exposure
  • Relocation flexibility and preferred locations
  • Past team coordination and deadline handling
  • Some behavioral questions and discussion on long-term goals

🏁 Final Remarks

Ford's interview process tests deep knowledge of: - Model-Based Development with AUTOSAR, ARXML configuration - Experience in Simulink AUTOSAR Blockset, code generation, and ECU communication - Solid understanding of testing strategies, GTest integration, and static analysis tools

A plus point is mentioning any exposure to: - Ford manufacturing practices - Collaboration with global Ford teams in the US or Europe - Experience on Ford-specific ECU programs or toolchains

🇯🇵 Though Ford is an American brand, a global outlook and experience in multi-regional vehicle platforms (including APAC and EU) gives a strong edge in interview discussions.