SDV Platform Architect
We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world — together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?
Ford’s Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company’s 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.
In this position...
You’ll join an agile team of doers pioneering our SDV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out.
Are you passionate about pushing the boundaries of automotive software and building the next generation of intelligent vehicles? Do you thrive in a fast‑paced environment where you can leverage your technical expertise to solve complex problems and deliver innovative solutions? We are seeking a highly motivated and SDV Platform Architect to join our team and play a pivotal role in developing cutting‑edge Software Platform that enables SDV.
Imagine being the architect of the software that powers a vehicle's OS. They're the masterminds behind the scenes, configuring the core software components to ensure the vehicle's software systems are reliable and efficient. They dive deep into code to solve complex issues like processor resets and software glitches, ensuring the engine runs smoothly and the car responds to every driver command. They build the platform, optimize performance across processors, integrate software, and troubleshoot issues to create a safer, more efficient, and enjoyable driving experience.
ResponsibilitiesWhat you'll do...
- Architect and configure the bedrock of SDV Platform systems
Develop requirements for platform that is across all vehicle onboard modules. Architect platform hardware agnostic solution that works for uC and uP modules working with OS ( Hard and Soft time). Benchmark industry solutions for middleware. Configure BSW and AUTOSAR Classic / adaptive ( Compliant / compatible/open source alternatives) components (SOVD, watchdog, NVM ) to ensure safety, security, stability, reliability, and performance. Architect common services for cross domain applications. Architect platform to be configurable across multi variant vehicles. - Master debugging and problem‑solving
Troubleshoot low‑level processor resets and software issues, identify root causes, and implement solutions. - Optimize performance through platform design
Strategically distribute runnables across processor cores to maximize efficiency. - Integrate diverse software components
Integrate custom device drivers and partner‑built platform software into the platform. - Analyze and troubleshoot vehicle/powertrain behavior
Determine root causes, validate corrective actions, and develop preventative measures.
You'll have…
- B.S. in EE/ME/CS or related field or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
- 5 years testing/debugging automotive embedded systems, generating an RTE
- 5 years Embedded C experience
- 1+ year Python, Rust scripting
- 2 years modeling, simulation, and testing
- 2 years AUTOSAR Classic/Adaptive / Open Source Alternatives BSW config or BSW/CDD development
- 2+ years with compilers, makefiles, SW build, CI automation
Even better, you may have…
- M.S. in EE/ME/CS or related field
- Experience distributing tasks & measuring CPU load in multicore architectures
- Ability to train team on MacSec configuration
- MacSec/Ethernet industry experience
- Configure, test, debug MacSec components
- Familiarity with Agile/SAFe
- Experience working cross‑functionally
- Prior knowledge of building SDV platform for vehicles
- Experience with Config as a code
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, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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 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.
This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $129,600-244,680.
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Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
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Skills Required
- B.S. in EE, ME, CS or related field or equivalent experience
- 5 years testing/debugging automotive embedded systems, generating an RTE
- 5 years Embedded C experience
- 1+ year Python and Rust scripting
- 2 years modeling, simulation, and testing
- 2 years AUTOSAR Classic/Adaptive or open source alternatives BSW configuration or BSW/CDD development
- 2+ years with compilers, makefiles, software build and CI automation
- M.S. in EE/ME/CS or related field
- Experience distributing tasks and measuring CPU load in multicore architectures
- Ability to train team on MacSec configuration
- MacSec and Ethernet industry experience; configure, test, debug MacSec components
- Familiarity with Agile/SAFe
- Experience working cross-functionally
- Prior knowledge of building SDV platform for vehicles
- Experience with Config as a code
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