Embedded Software Developer

Ford of Canada's operations include a national headquarters, three vehicle assembly and engine manufacturing plants, three parts distribution centers, and three Connectivity and Innovation centers. 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
 

Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!

In this position..

We are seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer with 8+ years of embedded software development experience, strong C programming and ARM-based platform skills, and working familiarity with AUTOSAR (expert-level knowledge is not required). This is a hands-on role focused on delivering robust, high-quality software for complex features while maintaining a full-system view that extends beyond individual component ownership. The ideal candidate is a recognized domain expert with deep knowledge of platform architecture, capable of authoring and negotiating requirements and scope across stakeholders, and coaching across teams while treating connected components as part of a unified system.
 

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

The primary responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

• Use AI and automation for high-leverage development work, and help shape team AI practices and guardrails.
• Design, develop, and debug embedded C software for low-level and platform-level components.
• Drive performance optimization across RAM usage, CPU load, and compiler/build settings.
• Improve system robustness, fault handling, and stability through runtime behavior analysis.
• Define and track software quality metrics; lead continuous quality and reliability improvements.
• Own architecture, interfaces, and technical strategy for a critical embedded component; author and negotiate requirements/scope with stakeholders.
• Drive step-function improvements in quality, stability, and delivery predictability.
• Mentor junior engineers and coach across teams, establishing the technical bar for the component.
• Communicate technical content, tradeoffs, and risks clearly to engineers, program managers, and leadership.