Software Developer, Audio Processing
Ford Motor3 days ago
Ottawa, CanadaMid Level / Senior
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and integrate feature applications and software components for DSP subsystems and audio processing in automotive infotainment systems.
- Define control APIs and integration points between application processor software and DSP subsystems with Ford teams and technology partners.
- Participate in code reviews, design discussions, documentation, and software engineering best practices.
- Perform or support root cause analysis for critical software defects and system stability issues.
- Work with partner teams, test teams, and automation stakeholders to improve end-to-end audio quality across the software development lifecycle.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
- 3–5 years of software development experience using C/C++, Python, GNU toolchains, and object-oriented design on embedded, automotive, mobile, or consumer electronics platforms.
- Demonstrated experience developing audio software services and components across multiple software stack levels in POSIX-based embedded operating systems.
- Preferred: Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
- Preferred: Graduate coursework in advanced digital signal processing applied to speech and audio processing.
- Preferred: Experience with hypervisor-based virtualization architectures such as QNX or Automotive Linux.
- Preferred: Experience with Qualcomm, AMD, or other automotive system-on-chip and vendor audio software platforms.
- Preferred: Exposure to audio transport methods and standards such as A2B or EAVB.
- Preferred: Exposure to AI prompt engineering for software development workflows and productivity.
- Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
Benefits
- Eligible individuals may participate in Ford’s Annual Compensation bonus program.
- Hybrid work arrangement is indicated.
- Ford provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request.
- Ford of Canada does not sponsor work permit applications.
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.