Software Developer

Lincoln Motor Company; Southwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 96,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford of Canada is hiring an Infotainment Software Engineer to focus on Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration within Ford's latest infotainment systems. You will work in a fast-paced Agile environment to deliver end-to-end software features, from prototyping to real-world testing in Ford vehicles for millions of drivers worldwide.

The role requires 3–5 years of software development experience, with 2+ years in Android development (Kotlin/Java) and JNI; C/C++ proficiency and automotive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or electrical engineering or related field required.
• 3–5 years of professional software development experience.
• 2+ years Android software development using Kotlin or Java and JNI.
• Experience with CarPlay and Android Auto is a plus.
• Proficiency with C and/or C++ in automotive infotainment environments.
• Experience with automotive infotainment systems, audio, Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi is preferred.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment; Git proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, test, and support new feature development for infotainment.
• Work in an Agile team of developers, test engineers, product managers, and leads.
• Own and develop software features end-to-end.
• Investigate design options and review with the team.
• Develop proofs of concepts and prototypes for next-gen systems.
• Investigate, debug, understand, and fix bugs in the product.
• Review others' designs and code, providing constructive feedback.

Skills

Android development (Kotlin/Java)

JNI

C/C++

Automotive infotainment

Agile methodologies

Git

CarPlay / Android Auto

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Git

Job description

Ford of Canada's operations include a national headquarters, three vehicle assembly and engine manufacturing plants, three parts distribution centres, and three Connectivity and Innovation centers. Ford employs approximately 6,500 people in Canada, while an additional 20,000 people are employed in the approximately 430 Ford and Ford-Lincoln dealerships across the country. For more information on Ford Careers, please visit www.careers.ford.com.

Product Development

uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life.We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!

In this position...

Focus is on Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration in Ford's Infotainment system using Android. You will work in a fast-paced Agile environment to develop end-to-end software features, from initial prototyping to real-world testing in Ford vehicles to ensure a seamless experience for millions of drivers. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and managing various pieces of software that runs on the latest infotainment systems that are used in Ford vehicles all over the world! You will design and implement customer-visible features that are used by millions of people every day. Along the way, you will have the opportunity to test your software under real conditions in Ford test vehicle.

What You'll Do

The primary responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

• Leverage industry best practices to design, implement, test, and support new feature development.
• Work in an agile team of software developers, test engineers, technical product managers and leads.
• Own and develop software features end to end.
• Investigate options for how to design new features, reviewing these options with the rest of the team.
• Develop proof of concepts and prototypes of potential new features for next generation infotainment systems.
• Investigating, debugging, understanding, and fixing bugs in the product.
• Review other team members designs and code, supplying constructive feedback.

You'll have...

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or related degree.

Experience:

• 3 to 5 years' professional software development experience.
• 2+ years' experience in Android software development using Kotlin or Java and JNI.

Even better, you may have...

Education:

Master's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.

Experience:

• Experience working on CarPlay and Android-Auto.
• Proficiency and hands-on experience with C and/or C++.
• Experience with automotive infotainment systems.
• Specialized experience with Audio, Bluetooth, Wifi.
• Experience working effectively within an Agile development environment.
• Working knowledge of Git for source code management and collaboration.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our team.

The expected annual salary range for this Ford of Canada position is $ 96,000.00 - $ 146,000.00 and individuals may be eligible to participate in our Annual Compensation bonus program.

We thank all candidates for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of degree completion for the highest level of education attained. If the degree was obtained from a school outside of Canada, an Education Credential Assessment report showing Canadian equivalency is also required.

Accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment processes, where needed, are available upon request. Please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

Candidates for this position must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, does not sponsor work permit applications.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.