Ford Motor Company

Software Campaign Prevention Specialist

Ford Motor Company$95K — $115K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 5+ years of software engineering experience in the automotive industry focused on quality, warranty analysis, or verification and validation.
  • 2+ years of experience in defect detection and prevention methodologies.
  • 2+ years of experience with software design reviews for architectural compliance.
  • 2+ years in Failure Mode Analysis (FMA) for software systems.
  • Expertise in embedded software development, specifically C/C++ or AUTOSAR.
  • Familiarity with ISO 26262 Functional Safety standards.

Responsibilities

  • Lead defect detection and prevention strategies across software development.
  • Define process improvement methods and strategies to enhance software quality.
  • Conduct software design reviews for compliance with quality standards.
  • Support Failure Mode Analysis (FMA) efforts to identify and mitigate software risks.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on software validation processes.
  • Analyze warranty and field data to drive quality improvements.
  • Coach engineering teams on software quality best practices.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a hybrid environment with flexible onsite requirements.
  • Collaboration with cutting-edge automotive software technologies.
  • Professional development through coaching and training initiatives.
  • Involvement in enhancing safety and quality in the automotive industry.
Full Job Description
Job Description

We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our Product Digital Integrity organization. This role is critical in driving early defect detection and prevention to enhance software quality across our automotive platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a passion for coaching and training teams to improve software engineering practices.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

The primary responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:
  • Lead early defect detection and prevention strategies across software development.
  • Define methods and strategies for process improvement to enhance software quality and reliability.
  • Conduct software design reviews to ensure compliance with architectural and quality standards.
  • Support Failure Mode Analysis (FMA) efforts to proactively identify and mitigate software risks.
  • Participate in engineering joint reviews and quality reviews to ensure best practices in software development.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve software verification and validation processes.
  • Analyze warranty, field, and test data to identify systemic software quality issues and drive corrective actions.
  • Partner with suppliers and internal teams to enhance software quality, focusing on infotainment, connected gateways, and telematics.
  • Coach and train engineering teams on software quality best practices, including ISO 26262 (Functional Safety) and ASPICE compliance.
  • Contribute to process development and improvement within the software quality organization.
  • Effectively communicate complex software issues to both engineering teams and executive leadership.


Qualifications

You'll have...

Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Experience:
  • 5 + years of software engineering experience in the automotive industry, with a focus on quality, warranty analysis, or verification & validation.
  • 2+ Years of experience in software defect detection and prevention methodologies.
  • 2+ Years of experience in software design reviews to ensure compliance with architectural and quality standards.
  • 2+ Years of experience in Failure Mode Analysis (FMA) for software systems.
  • 2+ Years of experience in ISO 26262 Functional Safety implementation and assessments.
  • Embedded software development expertise, with experience in C/C++, AUTOSAR, or similar technologies.
  • Experience in ASPICE, ISO.


Even better, you may have...

Experience:
  • 5 + years of software engineering experience in the automotive industry, with a strong focus on quality, warranty analysis, or verification & validation.
  • Experience with Jira, Confluence.
  • Experience with audits and assessments.
  • Experience working with infotainment, connected gateways, or telematics is highly desired.
  • Knowledge of ASPICE and software process assessments.
  • Experience in DevOps, continuous integration, and automated software testing.
  • Understanding of open-source software compliance and cybersecurity best practices.
  • Excellent communication, coaching, and training skills to drive cultural and technical improvements.


This posting is for an existing vacancy within our team.

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.

We thank all candidates for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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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1903
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