Ford Motor Company

Software Development (Embedded) Engineer

Ford Motor Company • $96K — $146K *
Ottawa, ON K1G 3J6In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Computer/Electrical) or related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in embedded software development.
  • 5+ years of proficiency in C programming.
  • 5+ years of experience with ARM architecture and low-level software development.
  • Familiarity with AUTOSAR concepts and integration (expert-level not required).
  • Experience with communication stacks like CAN and Embedded Ethernet.
  • Knowledge of software quality practices, metrics, and defect reduction.

Responsibilities

  • Use AI and automation to enhance development processes and influence team practices.
  • Design, develop, and debug C software for low-level and platform-level components.
  • Optimize performance by managing RAM usage, CPU load, and compiler settings.
  • Analyze runtime behavior to improve system robustness and fault handling.
  • Define software quality metrics and lead ongoing reliability improvements.
  • Lead architecture and technical strategy for an embedded component, negotiating requirements with stakeholders.
  • Mentor junior engineers and uphold the technical standards of the team.
  • Communicate technical content clearly to diverse audiences, including engineers and management.
  • Maintain a holistic system-level perspective to align component decisions with overall product architecture.

Benefits

  • Participation in an Annual Compensation bonus program.
  • Hybrid work model with regional presence required for certain days per week.
Full Job Description
Job Description

In this position..

We are seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer with 8+ years of embedded software development experience, strong C programming and ARM-based platform skills, and working familiarity with AUTOSAR (expert-level knowledge is not required). This is a hands-on role focused on delivering robust, high-quality software for complex features while maintaining a full-system view that extends beyond individual component ownership. The ideal candidate is a recognized domain expert with deep knowledge of platform architecture, capable of authoring and negotiating requirements and scope across stakeholders, and coaching across teams while treating connected components as part of a unified system.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

The primary responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:
  • Use AI and automation for high-leverage development work, and help shape team AI practices and guardrails.
  • Design, develop, and debug embedded C software for low-level and platform-level components.
  • Drive performance optimization across RAM usage, CPU load, and compiler/build settings.
  • Improve system robustness, fault handling, and stability through runtime behavior analysis.
  • Define and track software quality metrics; lead continuous quality and reliability improvements.
  • Own architecture, interfaces, and technical strategy for a critical embedded component; author and negotiate requirements/scope with stakeholders.
  • Drive step-function improvements in quality, stability, and delivery predictability.
  • Mentor junior engineers and coach across teams, establishing the technical bar for the component.
  • Communicate technical content, tradeoffs, and risks clearly to engineers, program managers, and leadership.
  • Maintain a system-level mindset, ensuring component decisions align with the overall product architecture.


Qualifications

You'll have...

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Computer/Electrical) or related field of study. (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.)

Experience:
  • Minimum 8 years of embedded software development experience.
  • Minimum 5 years experience in C programming.
  • Minimum 5 years experience in ARM architecture and low-level software development.
  • Minimum 1 year experience with AUTOSAR concepts and integration (expert-level not required).
  • Experience with communication stacks such as CAN and Embedded Ethernet.
  • Proven experience optimizing memory footprint, CPU utilization, and compiler options.
  • Experience with software quality practices, metrics, and defect reduction.
  • Effective communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.


Even better, you may have...
  • Automotive embedded software development experience.
  • Familiarity with quality/safety frameworks (e.g., MISRA, ASPICE, ISO 26262).
  • Experience with performance profiling, static analysis, and toolchain optimization.
  • Experience mentoring engineers in a fast-paced development environment.
  • Experience with additional communication stacks/protocols (e.g., LIN, SOME/IP, diagnostics over IP).
  • Track record of influencing senior stakeholders and driving cross-team technical alignment.
  • Experience shaping AI-assisted development practices within a team.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a track record of delivering complex technical features.
  • Demonstrated ability to own component-level architecture and negotiate requirements/scope with stakeholders.


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.

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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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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