Embedded Software Developer
Ford Motor24 hours ago
Ottawa, CanadaSenior
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, debug, test, and maintain embedded software features using C++.
- Develop and improve software integration tools using Python.
- Coordinate, integrate, and test operating-system and software components updated by internal and external teams and vendors.
- Support software system integration in an automotive standards-based development environment.
- Perform manual testing to support software development.
- Contribute ideas for innovation and process improvements and use AI tools to accelerate ideation, development, and testing.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience with embedded C++ development.
- At least 2 years of software development experience across the development lifecycle.
- At least 2 years of experience with QNX, WindRiver Linux, and/or Qualcomm Linux embedded systems.
- Preferred experience with AUTOSAR, CAN technologies, automotive diagnostic protocols, embedded software integration, Jenkins, GitHub, JIRA, Git, VSCode, Docker, TCP/IP, Wireshark, MQTT, and service-oriented architecture.
- Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems, work effectively in a multisite team environment, learn new tools and technologies, and communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
- Experience using AI agents effectively for triage, design, and development is preferred.
Benefits
- Eligible employees may participate in Ford’s annual compensation bonus program.
- Hybrid work arrangement with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week.
- Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada; Ford of Canada does not sponsor work permit applications.
- Accommodation is available throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment processes upon request.
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.