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!
ResponsibilitiesWhat you'll be able to do:
Embedded Software Engineer - positions offered by Ford Motor Company (Dearborn, Michigan). Note, this is a hybrid position whereby the employee will work both from home and from the aforementioned worksite. Hence, the employee must live within a reasonable commuting distance from the worksite. Design and develop Autosar-based embedded software components. Design and development of Low-level IoHW drivers for micro-controller-based products. Analyze, design, program, debug, and modify low-level drivers using high-level languages (C, Python) and assembly code. Contribute to product success through consistent on-time delivery of high-quality, functioning complex device driver code. Scale, modify and re-factor existing software components to meet new architecture requirements. Work with Ford architecture and validation teams, tool vendors, and AUTOSAR basic software partners to create reusable software components, supporting documentation, and integration guides. Perform code-level integration-related tasks such as replicating build environments, source code debugging, and continuously improving and streamlining deployments. Location is 20901 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn, MI 48124, previously 21000 S Military, Dearborn, MI 48124.
QualificationsYou'll have….
Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field and 3 years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation. 3 years of experience with each of the following skills is required: 1. Programming using embedded C Language to develop the software modules and components. 2. Develop automotive application components by applying AUTOSAR. 3. Using RTOS principles to develop and debug the lower layer of software. 4. Applying CAN Protocols to ensure proper communication modes are established between ECUs. 5. Applying Ethernet Protocol to ensure the interfaces are exchanged between components, modules via SomeIP. 6. Automate the process and test the developed software modules using Python or C#. 7. Using debuggers to triage issues and root cause accurately to develop robust solutions and designs.
We are offering a salary of $102,190.00 - $192,900.00/yr.
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 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 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.
For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
- 3 years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation
- 3 years programming using embedded C to develop software modules and components
- 3 years developing automotive application components applying AUTOSAR
- 3 years using RTOS principles to develop and debug lower layer software
- 3 years applying CAN protocols for ECU communication
- 3 years applying Ethernet protocols and SOME/IP for component/module interfaces
- 3 years automating testing and processes for software modules using Python or C#
- 3 years using debuggers to triage issues and determine root cause
- Live within reasonable commuting distance of Dearborn, MI (hybrid role)
- Legally authorized to work in the United States (employment eligibility verification required at hire)
Ford Motor Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ford Motor Company and has not been reviewed or approved by Ford Motor Company.
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Pay Growth & Progression — The 2023 UAW–Ford agreement delivered immediate raises, restored cost-of-living adjustments, and accelerated progression to top rates for many hourly roles. These changes improved earnings trajectories compared with pre-2023 levels.
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Healthcare Strength — Hourly employees retained very low employee cost-sharing under the 2023–2028 UAW–Ford agreement, and salaried materials describe comprehensive day‑one medical, dental, and prescription coverage. Mental-health support and family‑building benefits add depth to the overall health package.
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Retirement Support — U.S. salaried roles feature a notable 401(k) contribution and match structure, and post‑2023 updates increased retirement contributions for many UAW‑represented employees. Together these elements strengthen long‑term financial security.
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