Senior ADAS Embedded Software Architect — Hybrid

Ford Motor Company; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Flexible family care days

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount program for employees

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI, is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to drive ADAS software for next‑generation driver assist features such as Blue Cruise and 360 Camera Systems.

You will design and implement embedded C/C++ on a high‑performance platform, apply AUTOSAR concepts, support OTA updates, debug defects, ensure Functional Safety, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams across testing and vehicle validation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field or combination of education and equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in software architecture using C++ and/or C.
• 5+ years of experience designing and testing systems for high performance, high reliability computing applications.
• Familiarity with Classic AUTOSAR stack.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Create high level documentation and develop software requirements for an embedded platform.
• Work on Over-the-Air software updates architecture to enable continuous improvement of ADAS features for vehicles in the field.
• Leverage modular component-based design, standard C libraries, embedded design patterns, and Classic AUTOSAR architectural features to create robust, efficient, and reliable software.
• Design, develop, and integrate the embedded C/C++ software platform for Embedded Software in Ford's next-generation ADAS systems.
• Drive issues to closure by debugging complex, cross-functional defects.
• Apply Functional Safety principles as it applies to Driver Assist Software and Platform Software.
• Demonstrate commitment to quality by applying best practices to coding standards, static analysis, code coverage, code reviews.
• Support real-world testing of ADAS features, working closely with partner teams such as systems testing and vehicle testing.
• Flash, validate and debug your code in bench and HIL setups, and in pre-production and prototype vehicles.
• Highlight your technical leadership amongst a team of highly energized and collaborative peers in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment

Skills

C/C++

Software architecture

Embedded systems

AUTOSAR

Communication skills

Education

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

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or similar field

Tools

POSIX

Classic AUTOSAR stack

Job description

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI, is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to drive ADAS software for next‑generation driver assist features such as Blue Cruise and 360 Camera Systems.

You will design and implement embedded C/C++ on a high‑performance platform, apply AUTOSAR concepts, support OTA updates, debug defects, ensure Functional Safety, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams across testing and vehicle validation.