ADAS Software Architect: AUTOSAR & Embedded Systems

Jobtailor; Dearborn (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a senior software architect for ADAS capable of shaping the software stack for next-gen vehicles. You will define architecture, drive requirements, and supervise development across hardware and software interfaces to achieve scalable, reliable systems.

You will collaborate with Ford architecture and AUTOSAR partners, review code and drivers, verify CDDs, and guide teams through integration and safety standards such as ISO 26262.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field and 5 years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation.
• 5 years of experience with embedded software in C/C++ and AUTOSAR Classic application software components.
• 2 years of experience with CAN and SOME/IP protocols, CAN (Classical and CAN FD), DBC, SOME/IP-SD, and ARXML interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Define the software architecture for ADAS features and develop high-level designs.
• Develop requirements for the software architecture and cascade to the software and model developers.
• Guide the product teams to define, assemble and integrate components (hardware, software, availability, scalability, reliability).
• Work with Ford architecture and validation teams, tool vendors and AUTOSAR partners to design, develop, and deploy application software components and drivers.
• Validate Ford CDDs and BSW across multiple AUTOSAR stacks and review implementations.
• Support the feature functionality and integration efforts, including verification strategies.
• Assist the SW project manager to deliver work products per timelines and coordinate with teams.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

AUTOSAR Classic

Simulink/Stateflow

CAN protocol

SOME/IP protocol

DBC files for signaling

ARXML/SOME/IP services

ISO 26262

Education

Master's degree in CS/CE/EE or related field

Job description

Ford Motor Company is seeking a senior software architect for ADAS capable of shaping the software stack for next-gen vehicles. You will define architecture, drive requirements, and supervise development across hardware and software interfaces to achieve scalable, reliable systems.

You will collaborate with Ford architecture and AUTOSAR partners, review code and drivers, verify CDDs, and guide teams through integration and safety standards such as ISO 26262.