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Embedded Software Engineer

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58634

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

Embedded Software Engineer

Job ID
58634

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow’s transportation. 

Do you have what it takes to make smart vehicles for a smart world? Join the Ford Product Development team. Utilizing Design Thinking & User Experience methods, you’ll work to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We’re seeking forward-thinking, laser-focused professionals with a passion for bringing innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to such advancements as autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!  

What you’ll be able to do: 

Embedded Software Engineer - positions offered by Ford Motor Company (Dearborn, Michigan). Note, this is a hybrid position whereby the employee will work both from home and from the Dearborn office. Hence, the employee must live within a reasonable commuting distance from Dearborn, MI.  Design and develop Autosar-based embedded software components. Design and develop low-level IoHw drivers for micro-controller-based products. Analyze, design, program, debug, and modify low-level drivers using high-level languages including C, Python and assembly code. Contribute to product success through consistent on-time delivery of high-quality, functioning complex device driver code. Scale, modify and re-factor existing software components to meet new architecture requirements. Work with Ford architecture and validation teams, tool vendors, and AUTOSAR basic software partners to create reusable software components, supporting documentation, and integration guides. Perform code-level integration-related tasks such as replicating build environments, source code debugging, and continuously improving and streamlining deployments. Location is 20901 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn, MI 48124, previously 21000 S Military, Dearborn, MI 48124.

You'll have... 

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field and 3 years of experience in the job offered or related occupation.   3 years of experience with each of the following skills is required:  1. Design and implement application software components and complex device drivers for AUTOSAR-based architecture. 2. Development using the C programming language for real-time embedded systems.  2 years of experience with each of the following skills is required:  1. Derive software requirements from system-level requirements for embedded systems. 2. Debug and verify embedded ECU level software using debuggers (GHS Multi, Renesas E2, or Lauterbach) and the following network tools: Vector CANoe, CANalyzer, or Canape on HW benches. 1 year of experience with each of the following skills is required:  1. Work on software development in Agile environment or V-Model environment depending on project scope and compliance requirements.  2. Write code in Python to test software, analyze test data, or automate testing. 3. Utilize configuration management tools including GitHub or Gitlab to store and manage the code written during software development.

We are offering a salary of $102,190.00 - $190,500.00/yr. 

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 the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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 a detailed look at our benefits, click here:

https://fordcareers.co/GSR-HTHD

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.

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Support designed to go the distance.

From day one, Ford invests in you with medical benefits built to help you plan for what’s next. You’ll also get support for you and your family that meets you at every step, so you can move forward with confidence.

  • Health and Wellness

    Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, mental health, and unique wellness perks keep you and your family supported every step of the way.

  • Financial and Retirement Programs

    Build a strong financial future with robust retirement contributions, savings programs, and free personalized financial planning tools.

  • Flexible Vacation and Holidays

    Enjoy your time away from work with generous vacation, holidays, and flexible family leave designed to help you balance life and work with ease.

  • Vehicle Discount Program

    The best thing about building great products is driving them! The second-best thing: sharing your discount with family and friends so they can drive them, too.

  • Family Growth and Support

    Grow your family confidently with fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance, paid parental leave, and a supportive new-parent ramp-up program.

  • Additional Programs

    Enjoy unexpected extras like pet insurance, legal services, identity protection, and access to convenient health and wellness services.

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