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Ford Motor Company

Builds vehicles for drivers and commercial fleets

RTOS Embedded Software Engineer

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$86k - $160k
Senior
Bachelor's, Master's
Dearborn, MI, USA
HybridHybrid, onsite four days per week.
Software EngineeringEmbedded Engineering
H1B Sponsorship Available

About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or an equivalent engineering degree.
  • At least 7 years of automotive software development experience.
  • Strong embedded software development expertise, including modern C++ and embedded C proficiency, with at least 5 years of experience.
  • At least 5 years of FreeRTOS or SafeRTOS experience.
  • At least 5 years of experience supporting all layers of the software stack, from low-level device drivers to applications, and debugging low-level performance issues across a complex embedded system.
  • At least 3 years of experience with the AUTOSAR tool chain, such as DaVinci, to design BSWs, SWCs, and RTE and generate diagnostic description files.
  • At least 2 years of experience developing memory drivers for internal or external memory; development experience in emulated flash drivers is mandatory, with thorough understanding of wear-leveling, garbage collection, page-swap, redundant storage, and recovery strategies for data flash block management.
  • At least 3 years of proficiency in ISO 26262, SOTIF, ASPICE, or similar standards for automotive safety-critical applications.
  • At least 2 years of development experience with the ISO 14229 UDS protocol for automotive.
  • At least 1 year of experience working with unit testing tools, including GTest and Parasoft.
  • At least 2 years of experience using Lauterbach debugging tools.
  • At least 4 years of experience developing or debugging CAN-FD and Ethernet communication drivers.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility will be verified at hire.
Responsibilities
  • Design and implement software running on distributed embedded systems with multiple microcontrollers, focusing on reusable software designs and components.
  • Design and implement real-time Ethernet communication.
  • Develop custom serial communication protocols over UART, SPI, IPC, and I2C interfaces to support reliable data exchange between devices and external components.
  • Specify requirements and design, implement, and test bare-metal and RTOS low-level software to create a scalable platform.
  • Resolve ambiguity in requirements, specifications, and designs, and maintain clear, concise documentation of design and firmware architecture.
  • Create efficient real-time software components and interfaces.
  • Develop software component testing methodologies and implementations to ensure maturity, stability, release readiness, code coverage, and adherence to MISRA guidelines.
  • Create a traceability matrix between software work products according to ASPICE and ISO 26262 guidelines, based on the component's safety rating.
  • Work with hardware and debuggers at bench and HIL levels to verify software operation.
  • Profile power, CPU, and bus usage and identify opportunities for component- and system-level optimization.
  • Collaborate with V&V to develop comprehensive test plans and perform testing to validate firmware functionality, stability, and performance under various conditions, including low-power modes.
  • Interface with external vendors, including reviewing firmware specifications, providing design guidance, and integrating code releases.
  • Work with the integration test team to automate unit tests and software component tests in nightly builds using Python scripting.
Desired Qualifications
  • At least 2 years of experience in Python scripting.
  • Experience with boot-time and runtime profiling and optimization.
  • At least 2 years of development experience within the Linux or QNX domain.
  • Experience supporting manufacturing software.
  • Multicore real-time experience with DMA, shared-memory concepts, and multicore BSW.
  • Experience with interprocessor communication protocols, including SPI, IPC, PCIe, SDIO, and UART.
  • Experience developing BIST and runtime safety-check drivers based on a microcontroller safety manual.
  • Extensive experience working with ADAS SoCs and ADAS technologies.
  • Experience with AUTOSAR.

About the company

Ford Motor Company designs and builds vehicles for individual drivers and commercial fleets worldwide, spanning Ford trucks and SUVs and Lincoln luxury models. Its Mustang sports car and Bronco off-road vehicles sit alongside gasoline, hybrid and electric products. The company sells vehicles, parts and accessories through dealers, while Ford Pro combines commercial vehicles with fleet software, charging and maintenance services; Ford Credit earns money from customer and dealer financing and leases. Connected services add subscriptions for vehicle features and business operations. Founded by Henry Ford in 1903, the company is headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Dearborn, Michigan

Founded

1903

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What believers are saying

  • Hybrid demand supports product teams: October 2026 results showed Maverick Hybrid's third-quarter sales rose 59.6%.
  • Development has funding: Ford's US salaried education program reimburses eligible tuition up to $6,000 yearly.
  • Profit expectations improved: July 2026 guidance raised Ford's annual adjusted earnings before interest and taxes to $10-$11 billion.

What critics are saying

  • Production depends on suppliers: Ford's October 2026 update confirmed a September supplier issue disrupted F-150 output.
  • Expect limited remote work: Ford's US salaried guide specifies four onsite days weekly for most salaried staff.
  • Ford's EV losses drain earnings: July 2026 results showed a $919 million second-quarter loss before interest and taxes.

What makes Ford Motor Company unique

  • The founding family retains influence: Ford's Class B shares carry 40% of shareholder voting power.
  • Fleet software reaches beyond its vehicles: Ford Pro Telematics tracks non-Ford vehicles through approved plug-in devices.
  • Truck leadership is entrenched: December 2025 reporting marked F-Series' 49th consecutive year as America's bestselling truck.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Remote Work Options
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Family Planning Benefits
  • Fertility Treatment Support
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation

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