Embedded Software Engineer

Ford Motor Company • Hartford, CT • 1h ago

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow's transportation.

The future of smart mobility hinges on the intelligent application of high-performance, secure, and reliable software. As part of our In-Vehicle Infotainment team, you'll play a pivotal role in crafting the digital soul of our vehicles. We serve as the architects of the user experience, ensuring that every interaction-from navigation to entertainment-is fluid and dependable. Our work empowers Ford customers to stay connected and safe, providing them with a world-class driving environment.

Ford's software engineering department is on the hunt for talented individuals skilled in C++, embedded systems, and systems-level optimization. Our mission is to deliver a flawless digital experience by mastering the complexities of the QNX operating system. Our projects span the full software lifecycle, focusing on the core components that drive our global infotainment platforms.

We're looking for exceptional Embedded Software Engineers who are eager to engage in all project stages, from initial architecture and design to deployment and long-term maintenance. Ideal candidates are self-motivated, have a strong sense of initiative, and a lifelong passion for learning to navigate the rapidly evolving field of automotive technology. We offer the freedom to tackle world-class engineering challenges and implement the most suitable methodologies to ensure our systems remain at the cutting edge of the industry.

Design, develop, and maintain high-performance embedded software using C++ for the QNX operating system.

Engage in the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) to deliver robust features for Ford's in-vehicle infotainment systems.

Analyze and optimize system components to improve overall performance, security, and stability.

Implement new software features and functionalities that directly enhance the Ford customer experience.

Identify, debug, and resolve complex system-level issues to ensure high-quality software releases.

Utilize Git for revision control and manage complex code merges and versioning workflows.

Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and business partners to present technical solutions and project status in a clear and concise manner.

10+ years of professional Software Development experience.

Expert-level proficiency with C++.

Proficiency with Git for revision control and collaborative development.

Deep understanding of the complete software development lifecycle, from requirements to production maintenance.

Preferred Qualifications:

Direct experience developing software on embedded QNX or Android platforms.

Familiarity with Agile development processes and methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.).

Experience in system-level hardening and security best practices for embedded environments.

Proven track record of optimizing software for resource-constrained hardware to improve boot times and UI responsiveness.

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, vision and prescription drug coverage

Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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 leases

Tuition 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

This position ranges from salary grade 6-8 and ranges from $85,400-$192,900.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Relocation assistance not provided for this position.

Candidates 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

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