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Ford Motor Company Platform Software Systems Engineer in Palo Alto, California
We are looking for a leader in software engineering to manage the software engineering and testing of our product - a platform that provides services to its applications enabling them to rapidly stitch different customer experiences.
In this role, you will perform the following:
• Design different layers of the platform software stack preserving abstraction, improving modularity and cohesion.
• Drive industry standard practices in API development across different segments– spanning both embedded AUTOSAR-based offering with cloud microservices.
• Direct software design activities to to build the appropriate software system architecture.
• Direct testing the platform stack in layers, though Behavior-Driven-Development techniques.
• Oversee platform API SDK development and API documentation for developer community.
• Champion platform development health metrics, for continuous improvement.
• Lead standardization activities in the realm of software defined vehicle development.
At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow’s transportation.
We are looking for a leader in software engineering to manage the software engineering and testing of our product - a platform that provides services to its applications enabling them to rapidly stitch different customer experiences.
In this role, you will perform the following:
• Design different layers of the platform software stack preserving abstraction, improving modularity and cohesion.
• Drive industry standard practices in API development across different segments– spanning both embedded AUTOSAR-based offering with cloud microservices.
• Direct software design activities to to build the appropriate software system architecture.
• Direct testing the platform stack in layers, though Behavior-Driven-Development techniques.
• Oversee platform API SDK development and API documentation for developer community.
• Champion platform development health metrics, for continuous improvement.
• Lead standardization activities in the realm of software defined vehicle development.
Must have
Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics or Robotics or related field.
5+ years of experience in software engineering, as a direct contributor towards desing and implementation of a software intensive system, and its validation, either in embedded or cloud side.
5+ years of experience in technical leadership role, leading/mentoring a software design team.
5+ years of experience programming in C++ or Python, with Clean Code Practices.
5+ years of experience with software and system level testing, both in virtual and hardware in-the loop environment.
Excellent problem-solving, collaboration and communication skills.
Good to have
Master of Science or PhD degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics or Robotics or related field.
5+ years of experience in designing, prototyping a distributed real time system or a cloud system.
3+ years of hands-on experience in Android automotive ecosystem (HAL layer), and Apple CarPlay.
3+ years of experience in device driver development in CAN, LIN, Ethernet, SENT, I2C, SPI.
Familiarity with Unit, integration, regression, user testing and load testing
Familiarity with Code quality tools (42Crunch, SonarQube, CheckMarx, etc...)
Familiarity with Git, Jenkins, Maven, Gradle and CI/CD tools.
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
• 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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This position is a leadership level 6.
Visa sponsorship is 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 identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
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Requisition ID : 34329