Ford Motor

Staff Supplier Software Integration Engineer

Ford Motor
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2 days ago
Palo Alto, CA, USAStaff+
H1B sponsor

Base Salary

$150k - $284k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Integrate supplier software into vehicle architecture while considering manufacturability, serviceability, and diagnostics.
  • Define network interfaces and communication protocols between in-house and supplier ECUs.
  • Manage and trace requirements in both directions using JAMA.
  • Diagnose and debug supplier ECUs and their interactions with in-house systems.
  • Support cybersecurity topics, secure boot, and bootloader integration.
  • Perform software integration, bring-up, testing, and issue resolution on benches, HIL systems, and vehicles.
  • Support vehicle-level testing at proving grounds when required.
  • Identify process inefficiencies and develop automation tools using LLMs and scripting.

Requirements

  • Strong background in embedded systems and automotive software integration.
  • Proficiency in C/C++ and Python.
  • Hands-on experience with CAN, LIN, Ethernet, UDS, and Vector tools.
  • Experience with JAMA, Jira, and Confluence for requirements management and collaboration.
  • Basic understanding of Git and standard software development workflows, including branching, pull requests, and code reviews.
  • Ability to context-switch across multiple technical domains.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop tools using AI and scripting to streamline workflows.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Willingness to travel for vehicle testing and integration activities.

Benefits

  • Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
  • Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized backup childcare, and related support.
  • Family-building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments.
  • Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases.
  • Tuition assistance.
  • 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.
  • Hybrid work arrangement; candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub may be required onsite four or more days per week.
  • Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

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About Ford Motor

10,000+ employees

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.

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