Ford Motor Company

Software Integration Engineer

Ford Motor Company • $105K — $155K *
Waterloo, ON N2J 1A1In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar.
  • 7+ years of software development experience, focusing on production-grade tools or system software.
  • Expert-level proficiency in Go programming language.
  • 5-7 years in system design and software architecture involving embedded systems.
  • 5-7 years of mentoring experience and leading technical projects.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop core features for internal Ford flashing tools using Golang.
  • Integrate flashing tools into cloud-based CI/CD pipelines for software and hardware validation.
  • Analyze existing codebases for improvements and feature integration.
  • Collaborate with ECU software teams to translate requirements into tooling capabilities.
  • Participate in the Agile software development lifecycle, enhancing team collaboration.
  • Develop unit, integration, and end-to-end tests for tool robustness.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation for developed features and system architecture.
  • Troubleshoot and provide technical support related to flashing tools.

Benefits

  • Participation in an Annual Compensation bonus program.
  • Hybrid work flexibility with potential on-site requirements.
  • Opportunities for mentoring and leading technical projects.
Full Job Description
Join our Ford Flashing Tool team where we build and support all areas of the flashing sequence of software to ECU hardware. You'll be involved in an important part of the development lifecycle for software delivery at Ford. Responsibilities will span across development of flashing features and support of our customers utilizing the tooling. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to join the Ford Flashing Tool Team. Our team is responsible for architecting, building, and supporting the end-to-end flashing sequence that delivers software binaries to Electronic Control Units (ECUs). In this senior role, you will be a key technical leader at the vital intersection of software development and physical vehicle hardware. You will drive the architectural evolution of our flashing ecosystem, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional leaders to ensure our engineering, manufacturing, and service teams have the robust and secure tooling needed to program next-generation vehicle architectures. Responsibilities What you'll do... The primary responsibilities for the position include but are not limited to:
  • The role is responsible for the design and development of core features and functionalities for internal Ford flashing tools, primarily utilizing Golang. This includes understanding existing code, read existing module documentation, implementing complex logic, and ensuring high performance and reliability.
  • Lead the integration of flashing tools into modern, cloud-based (GCP) Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to enable automated software-in-the-loop (SIL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) validation.
  • Possess very good ability to read, understand, and analyze existing codebase (including legacy systems), identifying areas for improvement, refactoring, and integration of new features.
  • Collaborate with ECU software development teams to understand their requirements and translate them into tool capabilities. Design and develop tool features that facilitate the flashing, configuration, and testing of new functionalities within various ECU teams
  • Actively participate in all aspects of the Agile software development lifecycle, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, and sprint reviews. Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and collaborative problem-solving.
  • Develop and implement unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure the robustness, accuracy, and performance of the flashing tools
  • Create and maintain clear, concise technical documentation for developed features, APIs, and system architecture
  • Provide technical support and troubleshooting for issues related to flashing tools across the release
  • Guide, mentor, and coach junior and mid-level software engineers. Establish and champion software engineering best practices, including rigorous code reviews, automated testing, and comprehensive documentation.
Qualifications You'll have... Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field of study.
Experience:
  • 7+ years of professional software development experience, with a proven track record of delivering production-grade developer tools or system-level software.
  • Expert-level programming proficiency in Go.
  • 5-7 years of experience in system design and software architecture, particularly in how software interacts with embedded systems and physical hardware.
  • 5-7 years of experience mentoring other engineers and leading technical projects or workstreams.
Even better, you may have...
  • Deep expertise in automotive diagnostic and flashing protocols (e.g., UDS ISO 14229, DoIP ISO 13400, ODX, or AUTOSAR standards).
  • Extensive experience with in-vehicle network communication protocols (e.g., CAN, CAN-FD, LIN, and Ethernet).
  • Experience using and automating automotive hardware interface tools (e.g., CANalyzer, ValueCAN, etc).
  • Experience architecting and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions) for hardware-reliant software.
  • Active participant in Agile/Scrum development methodologies, with experience driving sprint planning and technical backlog grooming.
  • Exceptional diagnostic, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
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 - $155,000.00and 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. #LI-Hybrid #LI-HS1

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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