Software Developer - In-Vehicle Infotainment Camera Software

Ford Motor Company; Southwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 105,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Compensation bonus program

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is looking for a Software Developer to join their IVI (In-Vehicle Infotainment) team in Southwestern Ontario, Canada. This role involves designing and deploying critical camera software solutions for next-gen automotive platforms. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 7+ years of experience in embedded systems.

The expected annual salary ranges from $105,000 to $155,000, alongside participation in a bonus program. The position is hybrid, requiring some onsite presence.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in software development.
• 1+ years’ experience in Camera or Video streaming.
• Proven experience with QNX or similar RTOS.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop robust camera software for IVI systems.
• Implement and optimize software for embedded platforms.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless system integration.

Skills

Embedded systems

C/C++ programming

Camera or Video streaming

Debugging

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Git/GitHub

QNX

Embedded Linux

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 centres. Ford employs approximately 7,000 people in Canada, while an additional 18,000 people are employed in the more than 400 Ford and Ford‑Lincoln dealerships across the country. For more information, please visit www.careers.ford.com.

Ford’s Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company’s vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer‑obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data‑driven and is dedicated to delivering industry‑leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You’ll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.

Position Overview

Ford's IVI (In‑Vehicle Infotainment) organization is seeking a Software Developer with deep technical expertise in embedded camera software. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing, developing and deploying mission‑critical camera software solutions. Your work will focus on integrating and streaming camera feeds from embedded cameras and ADAS ECUs to the displays on our next‑generation automotive platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test robust, high‑availability camera software for Ford’s In‑Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) systems.
• Implement and optimize software for embedded platforms, ensuring reliability and real‑time performance in resource‑constrained ECUs.
• Lead the integration of camera systems, including capturing, processing, and streaming video feeds to vehicle displays.
• Collaborate with hardware teams, other software engineering teams, and external partners to define requirements and ensure seamless system integration.
• Debug and troubleshoot complex software issues on target embedded hardware, utilizing various debugging tools and techniques.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and drive best practices for software development, code quality, and maintainability.
• Stay current with emerging technologies in camera systems, video processing, and embedded software development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience in software development with embedded systems or automotive background.
• 3+ years’ experience in C/C++ programming, including modern C++ standards.
• 1+ years’ experience in Camera or Video streaming.
• Proven experience with QNX, embedded/automotive Linux or other Real‑Time Operating Systems (RTOS).
• Working experience with Git/GitHub as a version control system.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in image and video processing algorithms, ISP, camera tuning, and multimedia frameworks like V4L2 or GStreamer, with experience leveraging hardware accelerators (GPUs, DSPs) using APIs such as Vulkan or OpenGL.
• Comprehensive understanding of low‑level programming, hardware/software interfaces, and modern systems languages like Rust coupled with defensive coding techniques.
• Experience debugging embedded systems and optimizing software for performance, latency, and memory constraints.
• Experience with automotive communication protocols such as CAN and Ethernet.
• Knowledge of the software development lifecycle and agile methodologies.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our team.

The expected annual salary range for this Ford of Canada position is $105,000.00 - $155,000.00 and individuals may be eligible to participate in our Annual Compensation bonus program.

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.

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

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.