Position Details

Type Full-Time

Experience entry

Exp. Years 0-1 years

Education Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering

Category Software Engineering

About this role

Ford is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to work on device-side code for hardware testing, collaborating with local and remote teams to advance mobility technology. The role emphasizes time-critical embedded software in a hardware-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

Develop device-side code to support hardware testing
Collaborate with local and remote teams to share knowledge and educate new members
Write time-critical software for embedded systems
Utilize Design Thinking and User Experience methods to deliver breakthrough products
Maintain documentation and support knowledge transfer

Technical Overview

Work involves C/C++ on QNX/Linux with time-critical constraints; multi-threaded programming; interfaces include SPI/UART/I2C/Ethernet; scripting with Python; emphasis on embedded systems and hardware integration.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an early-career embedded software engineer with hardware experience, proficient in C/C++, comfortable with real-time systems and microcontroller interfaces (SPI/UART/I2C), and able to work on Linux/QNX in a fast-paced automotive environment.

Must-Have Skills

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineeringor Computer Engineering6+ months of experience with Hardware or Embedded Software systems (internship and coursework allowed)Development experience with CClear understanding of writing time-critical softwareGood verbal and written communication skillsThis position does not support sponsorship

Nice-to-Have Skills

QNX and/or LinuxMulti-threaded programmingC++Object-oriented programmingSPI/UART/I2C/EthernetPython or other scripting languagesObject-oriented design principles and patterns

Tools & Platforms

QNXLinuxPython

Required Skills

cc++qnxlinuxtime-critical softwaremultithreaded programminghardware testingspiuarti2cethernetpythonscripting languagesdesign thinkinguser experience

Hard Skills

CC++QNXLinuxmultithreaded programmingtime-critical softwarePythonscripting languagesSPIUARTI2CEthernet

Soft Skills

Analytical skillsProblem-solvingVerbal and written communicationAbility to thrive in fast-paced environmentTeam collaboration

Industry & Role

Industry Manufacturing

Job Function Develop device-side embedded software for hardware testing in an automotive context

Role Subtype Embedded Software Engineer

Tech Domains C, C++, QNX, Linux, Python

Clearance & Visa

Visa Sponsorship No

Keywords for Your Resume

embedded software engineercc++qnxlinuxtime-critical softwaremultithreaded programminghardware testingspiuarti2cethernetpythonscripting languagesdesign thinkinguser experience

Deal Breakers

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, 6+ months of hardware/embedded software experience, No sponsorship for employment

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