Software Product Engineer – Navigation

Ford Motor Company

Software Product Engineer integrating navigation APIs and services within in-vehicle systems at Ford. Collaborating with partners and teams to drive innovative navigation features.

Posted 4/27/2026full-timeAllen Park • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudJavaPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze and comprehend the capabilities, limitations, and integration requirements of navigation in-vehicle technologies and APIs.
Partner with UX, development, and cross-functional teams to architect and implement seamless integrations of navigation solutions.
Identify opportunities to leverage navigation data and services to enhance existing features or enable new, innovative functionalities.
Ensure the reliable and efficient integration of navigation, mapping, and related data points across various vehicle systems.
Proactively explore and evaluate emerging technologies and trends within the navigation ecosystem to identify potential future integrations.
Provide expert guidance and support to ensure the successful implementation and maintenance of navigation-powered features.
Experience working with cloud platforms and real-time data streaming services to support connected vehicle features.
Design and implement features that leverage real-time road safety data and crowd-sourced event notifications to provide drivers with proactive alerts regarding upcoming road hazards and changing environmental conditions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Education: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
Technical Proficiency: Skilled in software development, with experience in languages and frameworks commonly used in the automotive industry (e.g., C++, Java, Python).
Domain Expertise: Familiarity with navigation technologies, ADAS, and other related vehicle systems.
Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving skills, the ability to think strategically, and a collaborative mindset.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, 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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

C++JavaPythonsoftware developmentreal-time data streamingnavigation technologiesADASintegration requirementscloud platformsdata analysis

Soft Skills

problem-solvingstrategic thinkingcollaborationcommunication