Embedded ADAS Software Engineer

Ford Motor Company

Embedded ADAS Software Engineer developing C++ software for next-generation ADAS systems at Ford. Collaborating with research teams and optimizing software for resource-constrained environments, ensuring robust communications.

Posted 5/26/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $102,190 - $188,557 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and develop embedded C++ software for Ford's next-generation ADAS systems
Collaborate with Ford's internal research teams to bring ideas from proof-of-concept into production
Apply sophisticated software engineering techniques to optimize C++ code to minimize use of system resources
Support real-world testing of cutting-edge ADAS features by flashing and debugging code in preproduction and prototype vehicles
Create software where the movement of data underlies everything between processes and between the vehicle and the cloud.
Apply knowledge of communication techniques and protocols, including TCP/IP, UDP, SPI, and SOA to ensure robust and reliable communications.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical & Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Electronic Engineering or related field
3 years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation
3 years of experience with C++, including polymorphism, inheritance, and object-oriented design
Developing software for real-time embedded systems
2 years of experience with concurrent or multi-threaded software development
Leveraging embedded systems to profile, troubleshoot and debug software
Designing and developing optimized code for resource-constrained environments.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care, 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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

C++embedded software developmentreal-time systemsmulti-threaded developmentobject-oriented designpolymorphisminheritancecode optimizationdebuggingprofiling

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical & Computer EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in MathematicsBachelor’s degree in PhysicsBachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering