Systems Software Developer

Description

Ford of Canadas 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 6500 people in Canada while an additional 20000 people are employed in the approximately 430 Ford and Ford-Lincoln dealerships across the country. For more information please visit

Fords Electric Vehicles Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the companys 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. Youll 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.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Embedded Software Developer to join our dynamic engineering this role you will be at the forefront of automotive innovation focusing on the design implementation and optimization of software that enables seamless secure and robust connectivity between our next-generation vehicles and cloud-based systems.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment to deliver high-quality software build innovative proof-of-concepts and continuously improve our existing software architecture.

Responsibilities

What youll do...

The primary responsibilities for the position include but are not limited to:

• Feature Development: Design implement test and support new software features and capabilities dedicated to vehicle-cloud connectivity.
• Problem Solving & Maintenance: Investigate debug and resolve complex software bugs and system issues to ensure high reliability and performance.
• Code & Design Reviews: Actively participate in peer reviews evaluating the software designs and code changes of other team members to maintain high standards of quality security and maintainability.
• Innovation & Prototyping: Research investigate and develop Proof of Concepts (PoCs) for new connectivity features or potential performance and architectural improvements for existing software.
• Agile Collaboration: Work collaboratively within a cross-functional Agile team of software developers testers and product owners.

Qualifications

Youll have...

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering or a closely related field of study.

Experience:

• 5 years C/C software development experience.
• Proven experience with multi-threaded embedded system design and Real-Time OS (RTOS) concepts.
• Embedded Development: Strong proficiency in programming languages such as C and C for embedded systems.
• Operating Systems: Experience working with embedded operating systems (e.g. RTOS Embedded Linux QNX).
• Connectivity Protocols: Familiarity with networking and communication protocols (e.g. TCP/IP MQTT gRPC HTTP CAN LIN or Ethernet).
• Tools & Methodologies: Experience working within an Agile/Scrum software development lifecycle
• Proficiency with version control systems (specifically Git)

Even better you may have...

Education:

• Masters Degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering or a closely related field of study.

Experience:

• Experience with automotive software standards (e.g. AUTOSAR ISO 26262 functional safety).
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS Azure) and IoT frameworks.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles in embedded or automotive systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills excellent communication and a collaborative mindset to work effectively across diverse teams.
• Familiarity with debugging tools oscilloscopes or logic analyzers is a plus.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our team.

The expected annual salary range for this Ford of Canada position is $96000.00 - $146000.00 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.

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. 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.

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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 96000 - 146000