Ford Motor Company

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, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field.
  • 7+ years in developing real-time embedded software with C and C++.
  • 4+ years working with CAN and LIN communication protocols.
  • 4+ years configuring and integrating AUTOSAR software.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate in a Scaled Agile (SAFe) environment for cloud-connected vehicle solutions.
  • Utilize AI tools to enhance software development and testing processes.
  • Translate feature requirements into detailed designs using UML tools.
  • Implement high-performance embedded software features in C++ and Python.
  • Drive continuous improvements and innovative solutions within the team.
  • Integrate AUTOSAR components using Vector or ETAS toolchains.
  • Implement diagnostic services and secure communications for onboard systems.
  • Lead code reviews and mentor junior engineers in best practices.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment with onsite requirements based on proximity to Ford hubs.
  • Participation in the Annual Compensation bonus program.
Full Job Description
Job Description

In this position...

You will be working in the software development team, participating in a project working through the development lifecycle from concept, test plan design, implementation, test bed setup, execution, issue debugging, isolation and quality metrics tracking. You will gain practical experience on scaled agile software development model and C++ and Python programming. Come and join us and make a difference!

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

The primary responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:
  • Collaborate in a Scaled Agile (SAFe) environment to deliver cloud-connected vehicle solutions over Ethernet and CAN-FD networks.
  • Leverage AI-enabled tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT) to optimize software development, testing, and documentation efficiency.
  • Translate complex feature requirements into robust High-Level and Detailed Designs using UML modeling tools.
  • Implement, test, and maintain high-performance, memory-safe embedded software features using C++ and Python.
  • Propose and drive continuous process improvements, automation, and innovative software solutions within the team.
  • Configure and integrate AUTOSAR application software components, BSW, and RTE using Vector or ETAS toolchains.
  • Implement diagnostic services (UDS ISO 14229), secure onboard communication (SecOC), and fail-safe OTA update mechanisms.
  • Integrate software builds with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI) and ensure compliance with MISRA C++ coding standards.
  • Lead technical code reviews and mentor junior-to-mid-level engineers on embedded software development best practices.


Qualifications

You'll have...

Education: Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related technical.

Experience:
  • 7+ years' experience developing real-time embedded software using C and C++.
  • 4+ years' experience with Controller Area Network(CAN) and Local Interconnect Network(LIN) communication protocols.
  • 4+ years' experience configuring and integrating Automotive Open System Architecture software.(AUTOSAR)


Even better, you may have...

Education: Master degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related technical.

Experience:
  • Demonstrated capability in diagnosing and resolving complex, intermittent software and network issues using debugging tools like Lauterbach, CANoe, or Wireshark.
  • Practical experience integrating AI-assisted engineering tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT) to accelerate coding, automated testing, and documentation workflows.
  • Highly effective verbal and written communication skills to clearly articulate technical concepts, author design specifications, and align with cross-functional teams.
  • Proven ability to operate independently, manage dependencies, and drive software deliverables to completion within a globally distributed, multi-site team environment.
  • Deep technical proficiency in memory management, data structures, and modern C++ (C++11 or newer) optimized for resource-constrained automotive systems.
  • Familiarity with automotive software quality standards such as MISRA C++ or ASPICE, alongside continuous integration (CI/CD) and build automation pipelines.
  • Ability to work in a multi-site team environment where self-driven and self-motivated capabilities are key initiatives.

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.

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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About Ford Motor Company

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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Size
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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