Software Update Platform Developer

Ford Co; Oakville; On-site; CAD 96,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual compensation bonus program

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Ford Co in Oakville, Ontario is looking for a software developer specializing in embedded systems. The ideal candidate will design and implement features for software platforms, focusing on C/C++ development and system performance optimizations.

Qualified candidates should possess a relevant Bachelor's degree and have 3–5 years of experience in the embedded systems domain. An annual salary ranging from $96,000 to $146,000 along with a bonus program is offered.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of software development experience on embedded, mobile, or consumer electronic platforms.
• Proven experience with multi-threaded embedded systems design and Real-Time OS (RTOS).
• 5+ years of C++ software development on embedded platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, document, and implement new features for the software update platform.
• Implement well-documented APIs for service components.
• Provide support for integration issues and defects.

Skills

C/C++ software development

Embedded systems design

Agile methodologies

Java programming

Unit-testing frameworks

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Git

GCC

GDB

Make

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design, document, and implement new features for the software update platform components.
• Implement well‑documented APIs that provide services to other components.
• Provide continuous support for integration issues and defects.
• Contribute to performance optimizations in CPU utilization, and usage of RAM and disk storage in embedded systems.
• Work closely with internal and external teams to deliver cross‑functional features that span multiple systems.
• Participate in prototype and proof‑of‑concept innovation initiatives.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science. Proof of degree completion is required. If the degree was obtained from a school outside Canada, an Education Credential Assessment report showing Canadian equivalency is also required.

Experience:

• 3–5 years of software development experience on embedded, mobile, or consumer electronic platforms.
• 3+ years of C/C++ software development.
• Proven experience with multi‑threaded embedded systems design and Real‑Time OS (RTOS) concepts.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of C++ software development on embedded, mobile, or consumer electronic platforms.
• Proficiency with unit‑testing and mock frameworks.
• Competency in Java programming.
• Familiarity with common development tools such as Git, repo, Make, GCC, G++, and GDB.
• Practical application of Agile development processes and methodologies.
• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills.

Annual salary range is $96,000 to $146,000. Eligible for Annual Compensation bonus program.

We thank all candidates for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Ford of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a culturally diverse workforce. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment processes, where needed, are available upon request. Candidates for this position must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, does not sponsor work permit applications.