Embedded Software Engineer – Product Engineer

Jobtailor; Allen Park (MI); On-site; USD 102,190 - 190,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage

Flexible family care and parental leave

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount program

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Allen Park, Michigan, seeks an Embedded Software Engineer to develop and maintain embedded software for automotive control units. This hybrid role involves both remote and on-site work.

The candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience, particularly in programming and CI/CD pipelines. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, including medical coverage and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in related field and 3 years of experience.
• 3 years of programming experience in specified languages.
• Experience developing CI/CD pipelines and agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of embedded software build infrastructure.
• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines for testing and deployment.
• Collaborate on integrating DevOps workflows.

Skills

Programming in C, C++, Python, or Groovy

Developing CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions

Working in Unix/Linux-based environments

Debugging embedded ECU software

Containerization and orchestration technologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

GitHub

Vector CANoe or CANalyzer

Job description

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow’s transportation.

Do you have what it takes to make smart vehicles for a smart world? Join the Ford Product Development team. Utilizing Design Thinking & User Experience methods, you’ll work to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We’re seeking forward-thinking, laser-focused professionals with a passion for bringing innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to such advancements as autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!

Responsibilities

Embedded Software Engineer – Product Engineer – positions offered by Ford Motor Company (Allen Park, Michigan). This is a hybrid position whereby the employee will work both from home and at the aforementioned worksite; therefore the employee must live within a reasonable commuting distance. Support the development and maintenance of embedded software build infrastructure for automotive control units. Design and implement scalable CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes across virtual and hardware ECU platforms. Collaborate with development teams to integrate DevOps workflows and enable continuous integration of model based and hand coded software components. Debug and optimize embedded software build environments, ensuring reliability and performance across Linux and Windows platforms. Develop and maintain scripts and tools for automated testing, version control, and configuration management. Evaluate and integrate cloud-native technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and Jenkins to enhance build scalability and traceability. Contribute to the development of virtual ECU environments using hardware models to support L1-L4 simulation-based testing and validation. Analyze CI/CD build logs and test data to improve software quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electronic Engineering or related field and 3 years of experience in the job offered or related occupation.
• 3 years of experience with the following skill is required: 1. Programming in C, C++, Python, or Groovy.
• 2 years of experience with each of the following skills is required: 1. Developing CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions. 2. Working in Unix/Linux-based development environments and agile development settings including Jira.
• 1 year of experience with each of the following skills is required: 1. Debugging embedded ECU software using network tools (Vector CANoe or CANalyzer) on hardware benches and breadboards. 2. Embedded software development or test automation. 3. Working with configuration and test management tools (GitHub, Jama, TestRail, Confluence, and SharePoint). 4. Containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift).

Salary: $102,190.00 - $190,500.00/yr.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.