Ford Motor Company

Application Software Developer

Ford Motor Company$105K — $155K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or relevant field.
  • 7+ years in embedded software development.
  • 3+ years of Android development experience with Java and Kotlin.
  • Experience with multi-threaded embedded systems design and RTOS concepts.
  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field (preferred).

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain Android services and applications for in-vehicle navigation.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for robust navigation solutions.
  • Implement software using Java, Kotlin, and C++, focusing on multithreading and coroutines.
  • Integrate Android software with embedded automotive platforms for reliable performance.
  • Debug and troubleshoot application and embedded system issues with appropriate tools.
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to design discussions.
  • Support team workflows through source control and collaboration using GitHub.
  • Improve software quality and team productivity through effective engineering practices.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment with onsite requirements for local candidates.
  • Opportunity to participate in the Annual Compensation bonus program.
Full Job Description
Job Description

In this position...

You will help design, build, integrate, and maintain high-quality Android-based software that enables seamless navigation experiences within the vehicle.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

The primary responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:
  • Design, develop, and maintain Android services and applications that support embedded and mobile third-party navigation experiences across multiple in-vehicle displays.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including platform, integration, system, and product stakeholders to deliver robust navigation solutions.
  • Implement software using Java, Kotlin, C++, including concurrent and asynchronous programming patterns such as multithreading and coroutines.
  • Integrate Android software with embedded automotive or Linux-based platforms and help ensure reliable performance in constrained system environments.
  • Debug and troubleshoot issues across application, service, and embedded system layers using appropriate tools and techniques.
  • Participate in code reviews, contribute to software design discussions, and promote sound object-oriented design principles and development best practices.
  • Support the team through source control, collaboration, and development workflows using GitHub.
  • Contribute to planning, estimation, and execution within an Agile software development environment.
  • Continuously improve software quality, maintainability, and team productivity through effective engineering practices and tooling.


Qualifications

You'll have...

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field of study.

Experience:
  • 7+ years of experience in embedded software development.
  • 3+ years experience with Android development on Java and Kotlin.
  • Proven experience with multi-threaded embedded systems design and Real-Time OS (RTOS) concepts.


Even better, you may have...

Education: Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field of study.

Experience:
  • Experience with automotive software development.
  • C++ experience will be valuable also.
  • Proven object-oriented programming and software design skills.
  • Experience using GitHub for source control and team collaboration.
  • Experience using AI tools to improve coding productivity and engineering workflows.
  • Knowledge of the software development lifecycle and Agile methodologies.
  • Experience with debugging tools and diagnostic techniques for embedded systems.


This posting is for an existing vacancy within our team.

The expected annual salary range for this Ford of Canada position is $ 105,000.00 - $ 155,000.00 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.

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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Ford Motor Company manufactures or distributes automobiles in addition to offering financial services. The company sells to dealerships for retail sales, and for sale to fleet customers, including commercial fleet customers, daily rental car companies, and governments. Ford’s vehicle portfolio includes automobiles, buses, tractors, and trucks. Retail financing includes retail installment sale contracts for new and used vehicles, and direct financing leases for new vehicles to retail customers, government entities, daily rental car companies, and fleet customers. Finance receivables in the non-consumer portfolio include products offered to automotive dealers. Ford’s environmental initiatives include compressed natural gas, flexible fuel vehicles, electric drive vehicles, Hydrogen, PC power management, and so on. Ford Motor Company was founded by Henry Ford in 1903 and is headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan.

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183,000 employees
Market Cap
$44.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$1.2 billion
Founded
1903
5 Year Trend
-2.1%
Revenue
$127.1 billion
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