ADAS Software Architect

Ford Motor Company

ADAS Software Architect at Ford Motor Company leveraging technology to design next-gen transportation solutions. Join us in redefining the transportation landscape with advanced software architecture.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $138,486 - $211,740 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

FlashRTOS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and integrate the embedded software platform for next-generation ADAS systems, utilizing both high-performance C++ and Classic AUTOSAR architectures.
Create high-level architectural documentation and develop software requirements for complex ADAS ECUs, ensuring seamless integration between application software components and the basic software layers.
Leverage object-oriented design techniques, the C++ Standard Template Library, and AUTOSAR component-based modeling to create robust, efficient, and scalable software.
Apply deep knowledge of communication protocols and middleware, including CAN/CAN-FD, Ethernet, SPI, SOME/IP, and Service-Oriented Architectures (SOA).
Apply ISO 26262 Functional Safety principles to Driver Assist and Platform software, implementing safety mechanisms like memory partitioning and E2E protection.
Demonstrate a commitment to quality by applying best practices to coding standards (MISRA), static analysis, code coverage, and architectural reviews.
Support real-world testing of ADAS features, working closely with partner teams to integrate software on diverse ECU hardware.
Flash, validate, and debug code using bench, HIL setups, and prototype vehicles, utilizing AUTOSAR configuration tools and hardware debuggers.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics and Communication Engineering or a related field and 8 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or a related occupation.
8 years of experience with each of the following skills is required:
1. C/C++ embedded development, providing the foundational understanding necessary to architect high-performance, resource-optimized, and reliable software solutions.
2. POSIX standards in embedded or real-time operating system environments.
3. Utilizing Architecture Modeling (UML) to design an embedded system.
4. Performance optimization and resource management in an embedded environment to save resources.
5. Utilizing robust software architecture and design principles to design a secure and reliable embedded product.
2 years of experience with the following skill is required:
1. Leveraging automotive standards/protocols (AUTOSAR, ISO 26262) within software design.

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++Classic AUTOSARobject-oriented designC++ Standard Template Librarycommunication protocolsCANCAN-FDEthernetSPIISO 26262

Soft Skills

commitment to qualitycollaborationproblem-solvingattention to detailarchitectural reviews