Embedded Infotainment: Software Development Engineer - Ford Motor Company
Bismarck, ND
About the Job
In this position…
We are seeking a diligent, detail-driven professional to provide vital expertise in support of In-Vehicle Infotainment System Software development. The Embedded Software Development Engineer is responsible for architecting, designing, and developing infotainment system software and resolving system-critical issues for Ford’s in-vehicle infotainment and digital cockpit systems. This involves applying best practice principles and analytical techniques in infotainment software running on QNX and Android framework. The infotainment software supports applications that provide features including BT, Wi-Fi, media, AM/FM tuner, rear view camera, phone, HMI, voice recognition, remote control, user settings, projection, navigation, audio source management, and vehicle interfaces.
What you'll do…
Responsibilities:
+ Architect, design, and implement embedded software solutions utilizing QNX and Android operating systems.
+ Develop C++ middleware software services, feature APIs, and HMI data bindings.
+ Collaborate cross-functionally with various component teams, technical specialists, domain architects, feature owners, and application teams to design and develop software components.
+ Analyze and root cause software defects and provide robust software solutions.
+ Support system architects and system engineers in creating module system designs and interface specifications.
+ Work on proof of concepts and implementation for next-generation infotainment systems.
+ Participate in software integration efforts, including build system and third-party software component integration.
+ Engage actively in system design, documentation, and testing to deliver a best-in-class infotainment system.
+ Participate in an agile product development environment, including stand-up meetings, regular sprint planning, demos, and retrospectives.
+ Address issues, write unit tests, and contribute to code reviews.
You'll have…
Basic Qualifications:
+ Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related degree.
+ 5-8+ years of experience in software development on embedded, mobile, or consumer electronic platforms.
+ 3+ years of experience developing software for in-vehicle infotainment systems.
+ 2+ years of software development experience utilizing functions and features of QNX or Linux operating systems.
Even better, you'll have…
+ 8-10+ years of experience in software development on embedded, mobile, or consumer electronic platforms.
+ 5+ years of experience developing software for in-vehicle infotainment systems.
+ 3+ years of software development experience utilizing functions and features of QNX or Linux operating systems.
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Experience developing software in C++, Java/Kotlin, and C.
+ Experience with software development and productivity tools (e.g., QNX Momentics, Android Studio).
+ Ability to define system requirements needed to implement product features.
+ Experience with automotive product development processes and quality standards (e.g., A-SPICE, Agile).
+ Creative and inventive mindset, with the ability to derive and implement new features using emerging product technologies and data analytics.
+ Excellent written and oral communication skills.
+ Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate across multiple teams with a variety of skills and functional tasks.
+ Software development for one or more infotainment middleware modules.
+ Performing automotive software development applying automotive standards.
+ Native development on Android (NDK, native daemons, working with HAL interfaces, etc.).
+ C++ development on Windows (Visual Studio and supporting toolchain).
What you will receive in return…
As a part of the Ford team, you will enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings and stock investment plans, incentive compensation, and much more. You will also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition.
If you have what it takes to help us redefine the future of mobility, we would love to have you join us.
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
+ Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
+ Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and more
+ Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
+ Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leasesTuition 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.
For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:
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This position is open to salary grade levels GSR and LL6 (based on experience)
Visa sponsorship is currently available for this position.
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 committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identify, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
#LI-Hybrid
#LI-DE2
Requisition ID : 36741
We are seeking a diligent, detail-driven professional to provide vital expertise in support of In-Vehicle Infotainment System Software development. The Embedded Software Development Engineer is responsible for architecting, designing, and developing infotainment system software and resolving system-critical issues for Ford’s in-vehicle infotainment and digital cockpit systems. This involves applying best practice principles and analytical techniques in infotainment software running on QNX and Android framework. The infotainment software supports applications that provide features including BT, Wi-Fi, media, AM/FM tuner, rear view camera, phone, HMI, voice recognition, remote control, user settings, projection, navigation, audio source management, and vehicle interfaces.
What you'll do…
Responsibilities:
+ Architect, design, and implement embedded software solutions utilizing QNX and Android operating systems.
+ Develop C++ middleware software services, feature APIs, and HMI data bindings.
+ Collaborate cross-functionally with various component teams, technical specialists, domain architects, feature owners, and application teams to design and develop software components.
+ Analyze and root cause software defects and provide robust software solutions.
+ Support system architects and system engineers in creating module system designs and interface specifications.
+ Work on proof of concepts and implementation for next-generation infotainment systems.
+ Participate in software integration efforts, including build system and third-party software component integration.
+ Engage actively in system design, documentation, and testing to deliver a best-in-class infotainment system.
+ Participate in an agile product development environment, including stand-up meetings, regular sprint planning, demos, and retrospectives.
+ Address issues, write unit tests, and contribute to code reviews.
You'll have…
Basic Qualifications:
+ Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related degree.
+ 5-8+ years of experience in software development on embedded, mobile, or consumer electronic platforms.
+ 3+ years of experience developing software for in-vehicle infotainment systems.
+ 2+ years of software development experience utilizing functions and features of QNX or Linux operating systems.
Even better, you'll have…
+ 8-10+ years of experience in software development on embedded, mobile, or consumer electronic platforms.
+ 5+ years of experience developing software for in-vehicle infotainment systems.
+ 3+ years of software development experience utilizing functions and features of QNX or Linux operating systems.
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Experience developing software in C++, Java/Kotlin, and C.
+ Experience with software development and productivity tools (e.g., QNX Momentics, Android Studio).
+ Ability to define system requirements needed to implement product features.
+ Experience with automotive product development processes and quality standards (e.g., A-SPICE, Agile).
+ Creative and inventive mindset, with the ability to derive and implement new features using emerging product technologies and data analytics.
+ Excellent written and oral communication skills.
+ Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate across multiple teams with a variety of skills and functional tasks.
+ Software development for one or more infotainment middleware modules.
+ Performing automotive software development applying automotive standards.
+ Native development on Android (NDK, native daemons, working with HAL interfaces, etc.).
+ C++ development on Windows (Visual Studio and supporting toolchain).
What you will receive in return…
As a part of the Ford team, you will enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings and stock investment plans, incentive compensation, and much more. You will also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition.
If you have what it takes to help us redefine the future of mobility, we would love to have you join us.
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
+ Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
+ Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and more
+ Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
+ Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leasesTuition 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.
For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:
https://fordcareers.co/GSR-HTH (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/fordcareers.co/GSR-HTHD__;!!N_LtwI-RPugbI9wg0dJn!Dal_VvXQnq9-QeQHerPgFSdPUTnOmxGTDeDW4EDcVPXSXVYmCEiQ3PN8y6wVLEB_PJw_jwuDuPNCxine$) D
https://fordcareers.co/LL6HTHD (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/fordcareers.co/LL6HTHD__;!!N_LtwI-RPugbI9wg0dJn!EJTQhXb-N0mJzp6AM0uKR2TixfsuvFF2D2lTeZ2PJSPVZwSQPIY2ekefU8NWiKVhZtRa9WF8siUMThuz$)
This position is open to salary grade levels GSR and LL6 (based on experience)
Visa sponsorship is currently available for this position.
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 committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identify, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
#LI-Hybrid
#LI-DE2
Requisition ID : 36741
Source : Ford Motor Company
