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Ford of Canada's 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 7,000 people in Canada, while an additional 18,000 people are employees in the more than 400 Ford and Ford-Lincoln dealerships across the country. For more information, please visit www.careers.ford.com
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. You’ll 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.
In this position...
As part of the ECG Platform Software Development team, the successful candidate will work in a high performing team with experienced developers in embedded programming on the next generation Phoenix and ECG modules for Ford vehicles.
What you'll do...
The primary responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:
- Design, document and implement new features for the software update platform components.
- Implement well documented APIs that provide services to other components.
- Provide continuous support for integration issues and defects.
- Contribute to performance optimizations in CPU utilization, and usage of RAM and disk storage in embedded systems.
- Work closely with internal and external teams to deliver cross-functional features that span across multiple systems.
- Participate in prototype and proof of concept innovation initiatives
You'll have...
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science. (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)
Experience:
- 3-5 Experience in software development on embedded, mobile, or consumer electronic platforms
- 3+ years C/C++ software development experience
- Proven experience with multi-threaded embedded systems design and Real-Time OS (RTOS) concepts.
Even better, you may have...
Education: Master's degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science.
Experience:
- 5+ years' C++ software development on embedded, mobile, or consumer electronic platforms.
- Proficiency with unit-testing and mock frameworks.
- Competency in Java programming.
- Familiarity with common development tools such as Git, repo, Make, GCC, G++, and GDB.
- Practical application of Agile development processes and methodologies.
- Highly effective written and verbal communication skills.
This posting is for an existing vacancy within our team.
The expected annual salary range for this Ford of Canada position is $ 96,000.00 to $146,000.00 and individuals may be eligible to participate in our Annual Compensation bonus program.
Our focus is to build the best team. If you think you can bring value to Ford, love to collaborate, prioritize and aim to deliver excellence in everything you do, we encourage you to apply!
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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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science
- 3-5 years software development experience on embedded, mobile, or consumer electronic platforms
- 3+ years C/C++ software development experience
- Proven experience with multi-threaded embedded systems design and Real-Time OS (RTOS) concepts
- Proof of degree completion (and Education Credential Assessment if degree obtained outside Canada)
- Legally entitled to work in Canada (employer does not sponsor work permits)
- Master's degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science
- 5+ years C++ development on embedded, mobile, or consumer electronic platforms
- Proficiency with unit-testing and mock frameworks
- Competency in Java programming
- Familiarity with development tools Git, repo, Make, GCC, G++, and GDB
- Practical application of Agile development processes and methodologies
- Highly effective written and verbal communication skills
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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What We Do
Ford is a global company with shared ideals and a deep sense of family. From our earliest days as a pioneer of modern transportation, we have sought to make the world a better place – one that benefits lives, communities and the planet. We are here to provide the means for every person to move and pursue their dreams, serving as a bridge between personal freedom and the future of mobility. In that pursuit, our 186,000 employees around the world help to set the pace of innovation every day.
