Full-Time

Software Update Platform Developer

Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company

10,001+ employees

Global automaker designing, manufacturing, financing vehicles

No salary listed

Oakville, ON, Canada + 2 more

More locations: Ottawa, ON, Canada | Kitchener, ON, Canada

Hybrid

Hybrid role; onsite 4+ days/week may be required for commuting to Ford hubs.

Bachelor's, Master's

Category
Electrical Engineering (1)
Required Skills
REST APIs
C/C++

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Requirements
  • 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
  • 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
Responsibilities
  • 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
Desired Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science
  • 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

Ford Motor Company designs, manufactures, markets, and services a full line of vehicles including Ford trucks, SUVs, cars, electric vehicles (EVs), and Lincoln luxury vehicles. It operates in two main business segments: Ford Blue for internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles and Ford Model e for electric vehicles, with financing and leasing provided by Ford Credit. Its products work by selling vehicles and offering parts and services, while consumers and fleets may finance or lease purchases. The company differentiates itself through its dual-portfolio strategy (ICE and EVs), a large North American core market, and a growing emphasis on electrification, connectivity, and autonomous driving technology, plus an in-house financing arm. Ford’s goal is to become a leader in the electric vehicle market and to expand its capabilities in electrification, connectivity, and autonomous mobility on a global scale.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Dearborn, Michigan

Founded

1903

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What believers are saying

  • Ford raised 2026 adjusted EBIT guidance to $10 billion-$11 billion after Q2 beat.
  • BlueOval Battery Park Michigan started LFP cell production in June 2026 for 2027 EVs.
  • Ford Energy signed EDF on May 18, 2026, targeting up to 20 GWh storage deliveries.

What critics are saying

  • Ford recorded $4.2 billion Q2 2026 charges from EV cancellations and BlueOval SK dissolution.
  • Ford recalled 110,626 Mustang vehicles on July 7, 2026, exposing costly quality failures.
  • Ford still depends on F-Series and Novelis aluminum recovery; another supplier shock crushes 2026 profits.

What makes Ford Motor Company unique

  • Ford Pro delivered 11.4% EBIT margins in Q1 2026 despite lower wholesale volumes.
  • F-Series production hit its highest level since August, restoring Ford’s core profit engine.
  • Ford’s 2027 universal EV platform pairs Apple Maps, BlueCruise, and a $30,000 truck.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Remote Work Options

Paid Parental Leave

Family Planning Benefits

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Paid Holidays

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Company News

Yahoo Finance
Aug 4th, 2026
GM cuts EV losses by $500M as restructuring drives North American margins to 8.6%

General Motors is outpacing Ford in the electric vehicle race, according to recent analysis. GM's market capitalisation stands at $77.9 billion, with a portfolio including Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, and Buick brands. The company's strategy focuses on profitability over rapid production scaling. GM has incurred $10.9 billion in EV-related charges since the second half of 2025 whilst restructuring operations. The approach is yielding results. North American adjusted EBIT grew 40% year-over-year to $3.4 billion, with margins improving to 8.6%. In the first half of 2026, GM generated $92 billion in revenue and $6.3 billion in adjusted automotive free cash flow. GM expects EV losses to improve by $1 billion to $1.5 billion this year, having already realised roughly $500 million of that improvement.

Yahoo Finance
Jul 31st, 2026
Ford CEO backs USMCA overhaul to compete with Japan, South Korea

Ford Motor Co. CEO Jim Farley has endorsed renewing the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement, calling it "critical" for competing with Japanese and South Korean automakers. During the company's second-quarter 2026 earnings call, Farley said Ford has had "really good" conversations with the Trump administration, including US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, as well as officials from Ottawa and Mexico City. Farley stated Ford would support revising the USMCA "as long as it allows the promotion of more competitive US auto sector". He highlighted Ford's manufacturing operations in Oakville, Ontario, as crucial for the automaker's future. Ford reported second-quarter revenue of $44.89 billion, missing the market consensus of $45.81 billion. The company raised its full-year 2026 adjusted EBIT guidance to $10 billion to $11 billion, up from prior guidance of $8.5 billion to $10.5 billion.

Yahoo Finance
Jul 29th, 2026
GM raises guidance twice in 2025, EBIT margin hits 5.78% vs Ford's 2.81%

General Motors and Ford both surpassed second-quarter earnings expectations, demonstrating resilience amid tariffs, slowing EV demand, and high interest rates. GM shares have surged 18% this month, whilst Ford is up 11%. GM reported Q2 revenue of $48.02 billion, up nearly 2% year-over-year and exceeding estimates by 3%. Adjusted earnings per share of $3.57 jumped 41% and beat expectations of $3.13. The company raised its full-year guidance for the second time, lifting adjusted EBIT outlook to $14 billion–$16 billion and earnings per share guidance to $12–$14. GM's North America operations delivered an 8.6% adjusted EBIT margin, driven by strong truck and SUV demand and improving EV profitability. The company's trailing 12-month EBIT margin stands at 5.78%, significantly above Ford and the industry average of 2.81%.

Yahoo Finance
Jul 29th, 2026
Citi lifts Ford target to $20 after F-Series output hits highest level since August

Citigroup has upgraded Ford Motor to Buy and raised its price target to $20 from $19, citing improving F-Series production and easing supply constraints. The new target implies roughly 34% upside from Tuesday's close of $14.96. Ford recently reported second-quarter revenue of $48.3 billion and adjusted EBIT of $2.5 billion, up $400 million year-over-year. The company raised its full-year adjusted EBIT guidance to $10 billion to $11 billion from $8.5 billion to $10.5 billion. Citi analyst Michael Ward noted that June F-Series output reached its highest level since August. The bank increased its 2026-through-2028 earnings estimates, pointing to accelerating truck production, lower warranty accruals, improved aluminium supply, and moderating material costs as positive factors for the second half.

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Jul 24th, 2026
Ford partners with Apple to embed Maps in EVs, challenges Tesla's self-driving tech

Ford has partnered with Apple to integrate Apple Maps directly into its next-generation electric vehicles, becoming the first automaker to use Apple's MapKit for Automotive SDK. The system will be built into the vehicle's operating system independently of CarPlay or iPhone connectivity. The integration debuts with a $30,000 midsize electric truck launching in 2027, followed by sedans, crossovers, SUVs, and commercial vans. Features include EV routing with charger locations, battery preconditioning before charging, and smart home integration. Ford will use Apple Maps data to enhance its BlueCruise hands-free driving system. The upgraded version arriving in 2027 handles complete highway journeys including ramps, progressing toward point-to-point autonomy comparable to Tesla's Full Self-Driving. Ford targets eyes-off Level 3 driving for 2028.