Senior Embedded Software Engineer

4 months ago


Palo Alto, United States Ford Motor Company Full time

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

In the Ford Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) program, Ford’s team designs and develops functional models and hardware that provide best-in-class performance for features like adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, cross traffic alert, active park assist and 360 camera systems. The ADAS team develops and delivers software for advanced features that make use of machine learning and artificial intelligence in support of features such as Blue Cruise, Pro Trailer Backup Assist, and Pro Trailer Hitch Assist.

In this position… 

This position will be responsible for helping to design and deliver core onboard frameworks and offboard tooling to facilitate maximizing the speed and quality at which ADAS hand-code feature content can be delivered. 

What you'll do... 

Work closely with the ADAS feature teams to deliver software solutions to support development of critical software products Participate in the design and implementation of core infrastructure frameworks on embedded devices in C++ Contribute to development of offboard support tooling in Python Design and execute test tooling for software verification and validation Facilitate integration, testing, and debugging of developed software on target embedded hardware platforms on the bench and in vehicle Follow and help shape a process for rigorous production software development and delivery Assist with creatively enhancing the software development process for ADAS feature developers

You'll have…

Bachelors of Science in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent 5+ years of software development in C++ 2+ years of developing software for embedded platforms 2+ years of developing and debugging in a POSIX environment

Ideally you'll have…

Expertise developing offboard tooling and automation in Python, Bash, and other scripting languages Strong experience with Bazel and build toolchains Experience with software development for the automotive industry  A passion for enhancing the software development process for feature content creators Familiarity with constructing and optimizing docker images Working knowledge of Conan packages and CMake

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 change maker, 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 child care 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.

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.



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