Software & Embedded Engineering (Talent Pipeline) - Early Career Program, Advanced EV
Ford Motor3 days ago
Palo Alto, CA, USAEntry Level
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and debug production-quality embedded software, C++, Rust, and Python tools or services.
- Translate system and software requirements into designs, code, and test cases.
- Develop unit, integration, software-in-the-loop, and hardware-in-the-loop tests, including test automation and CI/CD tooling.
- Integrate, bring up, and troubleshoot software and hardware on test benches and prototype vehicles.
- Analyze test and vehicle data and communicate findings and recommendations.
- Collaborate with software, firmware, electrical, mechanical, controls, and systems engineers in cross-functional teams.
- Document work and share results with the team.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, software engineering, mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, or a related field.
- Have coursework, project, or internship experience in programming, such as C/C++, Rust, Python, Java, or MATLAB/Simulink.
- Have strong fundamentals in software, embedded systems, or controls, including data structures, algorithms, operating systems, or control systems.
- Demonstrate problem-solving ability, eagerness to learn, teamwork, and clear technical communication.
- Show interest in automotive technology, embedded systems, and electric vehicles.
- Be available for the full six-month program.
- Some assignments may require travel to test locations or a valid driver’s license for vehicle testing.
- Preferred qualifications include experience with embedded Linux, real-time embedded C, automotive communication protocols, diagnostics, device drivers, microcontroller peripherals, sensors, signal processing, HMI, software system integration, cloud software, Git, Linux, containers, automated testing, simulation tools, control theory, vehicle dynamics, thermal systems, fleet data, robotics, IoT, or student engineering projects.
Benefits
- Six-month early-career program with hands-on experience alongside Ford engineering, design, and software teams.
- Onsite work four or more days per week in Palo Alto, Long Beach, California, or Dearborn, Michigan.
- $5,000 pre-tax relocation or commuter stipend for eligible candidates living more than 50 miles from a local office and assigned to an eligible team.
- Start dates may be as early as March 2027, and the program may be shorter than six months in some cases.
- Meaningful project involvement, professional development, and exposure to advanced electric vehicle technologies.
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.