Senior Embedded Platform Engineer – Bootloader
Ford Motor17 hours ago
Base Salary
$221k - $221k/yr
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, testing, and maintenance of secure, high-performance bootloaders for next-generation electric vehicles.
- Define bootloader architecture and interfaces for multiple ECUs and microprocessor platforms.
- Implement secure boot and secure software update mechanisms, including firmware deployment and rollback strategies.
- Develop portable, scalable C code for real-time embedded environments.
- Perform hardware bring-up, low-level software development, system debugging, and code optimization.
- Develop comprehensive test plans and validate functionality, reliability, and performance.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship on security, bootloaders, and software updates.
- Collaborate cross-functionally on requirements, specifications, designs, industry standards, and cybersecurity regulations.
- Travel domestically and internationally up to 10%.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of experience in the offered position or a related occupation.
- At least 3 years of experience programming in C/C++ for embedded systems.
- At least 3 years of experience working in an automotive engineering environment.
- At least 2 years of experience with automotive communication protocols including CAN, CAN FD, Ethernet, and DoIP.
- At least 2 years of experience with diagnostic and network protocols including UDS, CAN, DoIP, and LIN.
- At least 2 years of experience with OTA update mechanisms, secure firmware deployment, and rollback strategies.
- At least 2 years of experience with low-level embedded software development, bootloader design, driver bring-up, and RTOS integration.
- At least 2 years of experience using Vector CANoe, NXP Design Studio, Git, and JIRA.
- Deep understanding of bootloader architectures, secure boot, and secure software updates.
Benefits
- Hybrid work arrangement from Ford’s Palo Alto, California worksite, with residence within a reasonable commuting distance required.
- Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage.
- Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, and subsidized backup childcare.
- Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, plus management leases.
- Tuition assistance and employee resource groups.
- Paid time off for individual and team community service.
- Paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
- Paid time off with the option to purchase additional vacation time.
About Ford Motor
Ford Motor Company designs, manufactures, and sells cars, trucks, SUVs, and commercial vehicles for consumers and businesses, and provides financing through Ford Credit. A public company headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan and listed on the NYSE, it operates globally under the Ford and Lincoln brands, including electric and connected vehicles such as the F‑150 Lightning and Mustang Mach‑E. Founded in 1903, it also offers software-driven fleet, mobility, and aftersales services.