In this position…Ford Motor Company is dedicated to designing, manufacturing, and selling high-quality vehicles that meet the diverse needs of our customers. From autonomy and electrification to innovative in-vehicle infotainment systems connecting you to your world, our Product Development teams are working together to make smart vehicles for a smart world. We believe our employees and the different perspectives they bring to the business are the driving force behind our success. Join us as we create tomorrow!We are seeking a diligent, detail-driven professional to provide vital expertise in support of In-Vehicle Infotainment System Software development. The Embedded Software Development Engineer is responsible for architecting, designing, and developing infotainment system software and resolving system-critical issues for Ford’s in-vehicle infotainment and digital cockpit systems. This involves applying best practice principles and analytical techniques in infotainment software running on QNX and Android framework. This role will support applications and features in vehicle that display camera views including rear-view camera, interior & exterior 360 cameras; integrating with ADAS systems with a focus on addressing potential failure modes to deliver robust camera experiences to our customers.What you'll do…
Architect, design, and implement embedded camera views software utilizing QNX and Android operating systems.
Develop C middleware software services, feature APIs, and HMI data bindings.
Collaborate cross-functionally with various component teams, technical specialists, domain architects, feature owners, and application teams to design and develop software components.
Analyze and root cause software defects and provide robust software solutions.
Support system architects and system engineers in module system designs and failure mode analysis.
Work on proof of concepts and implementation for next-generation infotainment systems.
Participate in software integration efforts, including build system and third-party software component integration.
Engage actively in system design, documentation, and testing to deliver a best-in-class infotainment system.
Participate in an agile product development environment, including stand-up meetings, regular sprint planning, demos, and retrospectives.
Address issues, write unit tests, and contribute to code reviews.
You'll have…Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related degree.
5-8+ years of experience in software development on embedded, mobile, or consumer electronic platforms.
3+ years of experience developing software for in-vehicle infotainment systems.
2+ years of software development experience utilizing functions and features of QNX or Linux operating systems.
2-8+ years of experience developing software in C, Java/Kotlin, and C.
Experience with software development and productivity tools (e.g., QNX Momentics, Android Studio).
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with Camera APIs in automotive or other embedded environments.
Ability to define system requirements needed to implement product features.
Experience with automotive product development processes and quality standards (e.g., A-SPICE, Agile).
Creative and inventive mindset, with the ability to derive and implement new features using emerging product technologies and data analytics.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate across multiple teams with a variety of skills and functional tasks.
Software development for one or more infotainment middleware modules.
Performing automotive software development applying automotive standards.
Native development on Android (NDK, native daemons, working with HAL interfaces, etc.).
C development on Windows (Visual Studio and supporting toolchain).
What you will receive in return…As a part of the Ford team, you will enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings and stock investment plans, incentive compensation, and much more. You will also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition.If you have what it takes to help us redefine the future of mobility, we would love to have you join us.You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leasesTuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:https://fordcareers.co/GSR-HTHD (https://urldefense.com/v3/https:/fordcareers.co/GSR-HTHD;NLtwI-RPugbI9wg0dJn!DalVvXQnq9-QeQHerPgFSdPUTnOmxGTDeDW4EDcVPXSXVYmCEiQ3PN8y6wVLEBPJwjwuDuPNCxine$)This position is a salary grade 7-8Visa sponsorship is available for this positionCandidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identify, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.#LI-DE2Requisition ID : 34902
