Ford Motor Company

Software Developer - Systems Performance

Ford Motor Company • $96K — $146K *
Ottawa, ON K1G 3J6In-Person
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 3-5 years' experience in embedded C/C++ development.
  • 3+ years' experience in Python programming.
  • Hands-on experience with Linux and/or Android internals.
  • Proven experience with multi-threaded embedded systems and Real-Time OS (RTOS) concepts.

Responsibilities

  • Measure system behavior to identify bottlenecks from Kernel to UI for performance fixes.
  • Design tools for diagnostics and automated testing of performance.
  • Evaluate performance impacts of new features against KPI benchmarks.
  • Engage in agile scrum sprints to contribute to deliverables.
  • Optimize system memory usage, addressing leaks and fragmentation.
  • Profile power consumption and thermal behavior for system efficiency.
  • Create telemetry pipelines for performance analysis and regression detection.
  • Collaborate with hardware partners to optimize CPU utilization.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment with flexibility.
  • Participation in an Annual Compensation bonus program.
Full Job Description
Job Description

In this position...

As a member of the Systems Software Performance team, you will work on next-generation automotive infotainment platforms, telematics, and high-impact connected car innovations. This team is responsible for the end-to-end performance lifecycle: from measurement and deep-trace analysis to the research, design, and implementation of optimizations across various embedded domains.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

The primary responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:
  • Measure system behavior to isolate sub-optimal interactions and deep-dive into complex bottlenecks across all layers-from Kernel and Drivers up to Application and UI-to architect and implement system-level performance fixes.
  • Design and build on-device and server-side tools, alongside automated testing, to capture and post-process key performance diagnostics.
  • Characterize the performance impacts of new feature submissions against established KPI budgets (such as boot time, latency, and throughput).
  • Contribute actively to team deliverables through participation in agile scrum development sprints.
  • Monitor and optimize system memory footprint, resolving memory leaks, fragmentation, and resource contention to maintain long-term stability during continuous operation.
  • Profile and optimize power consumption, thermal behavior, and system sleep/wake cycles to maximize efficiency without compromising responsiveness.
  • Build telemetry pipelines and remote logging mechanisms to analyze real-world performance data from test fleets and proactively detect regressions.
  • Collaborate with hardware vendors and silicon partners to leverage hardware accelerators, ensuring efficient CPU utilization and optimal throughput.


Qualifications

You'll have...

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

Experience:
  • 3-5 years' professional experience in embedded C/C++ development.
  • 3+ years' experience in Python programing.
  • Hands-on experience with Linux and/or Android internals.
  • Proven experience with multi-threaded embedded systems design and Real-Time OS (RTOS) concepts.


Even better, you may have...

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

Experience:
  • Specialized optimization experience in one or more areas: File Systems, Memory Management, CPU Scheduling, or Kernel Configuration.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Expertise with performance profiling tools such as strace, ftrace, LTTng, Perfetto, QNX Momentics.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages, particularly Python, for data parsing and automation.
  • Experience with In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) or automotive networking (CAN, Automotive Ethernet).
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins) and modern version control (Git).
  • Knowledge of data visualization techniques to communicate performance trends to stakeholders.
  • A self-driven mindset with the ability to thrive in a multi-site, collaborative environment.


This posting is for an existing vacancy within our team.

The expected annual salary range for this Ford of Canada position is $ 96,000.00 - $146,000.00 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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Learn more about Ford Motor Company
Size
183,000 employees
Market Cap
$44.8 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
-$1.2 billion
Founded
1903
5 Year Trend
-2.1%
Revenue
$127.1 billion
NASDAQ
F
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