Embedded Software Developer – Audio, DSP

Ford Motor Company

Embedded Software Developer developing audio DSP features for connected Ford vehicles. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to manage DSP subsystem and audio processing functions.

Posted 6/27/2026full-timeOttawa • 🇨🇦 CanadaJuniorMid-Level💰 CA$89,000 - CA$139,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, implement, and integrate software components and services to manage and abstract DSP subsystem and audio processing functions in automotive
Work with teams at Ford and technology partners to define control APIs and integration points between DSP and application processor subsystems
Participate in the research, design, and modelling of audio DSP solutions
Participate in research and proof of concept projects for next generation in-vehicle audio features
Participate in root cause analysis of hardware quality problems and software defects
Participate in system design, documentation, and testing activities to deliver a best-in-class infotainment system

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
Graduate courses in the areas of advanced digital signal processing, adaptive control and filtering, with application to speech and audio processing.
Undergraduate degree focus or electives in software engineering methodologies and DSP theory.
2+ years of embedded audio software development experience in C/C++, Python, object-oriented design, real time operating systems, and embedded software.
Experience with modelling and running simulations with MATLAB.
Post-graduate coursework and thesis in the areas of stochastic processes and new applications of AI in signal processing.
Experience with general-purpose microcontrollers and application processors such as ARM, real-time OS concepts such as scheduling, memory management, and synchronization, and board support package (BSP).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligible to participate in our Annual Compensation bonus program

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Hard Skills & Tools

C/C++Pythonobject-oriented designreal-time operating systemsembedded softwaredigital signal processingadaptive controlfilteringmodellingsimulation

Certifications

Master’s degree in Computer EngineeringMaster’s degree in Electrical EngineeringMaster’s degree in Computer Science