Software Campaign Prevention Specialist

Ford Motor Company

Software Engineer improving software quality across automotive platforms at Ford. Leading defect detection and prevention strategies in software development teams.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $74,300 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in software quality assurance within the automotive industry, focusing on defect detection, process improvement, and compliance with ISO 26262 and ASPICE standards. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in enhancing software verification and validation processes.

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Software Quality AssuranceFailure Mode Analysis (FMA)ISO 26262 Functional SafetyEmbedded Software DevelopmentSoftware Design Reviews

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Hard Skills

C/C++ ProgrammingAUTOSARSoftware Defect DetectionProcess ImprovementSoftware VerificationSoftware ValidationWarranty AnalysisArchitectural ComplianceQuality StandardsSystemic Software Quality Issues

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCoachingCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Automotive IndustryInfotainmentConnected GatewaysTelematicsASPICE Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead early defect detection and prevention strategies across software development.
Define methods and strategies for process improvement to enhance software quality and reliability.
Conduct software design reviews to ensure compliance with architectural and quality standards.
Support Failure Mode Analysis (FMA) efforts to proactively identify and mitigate software risks.
Participate in engineering joint reviews and quality reviews to ensure best practices in software development.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve software verification and validation processes.
Analyze warranty, field, and test data to identify systemic software quality issues and drive corrective actions.
Partner with suppliers and internal teams to enhance software quality, focusing on infotainment, connected gateways, and telematics.
Coach and train engineering teams on software quality best practices, including ISO 26262 (Functional Safety) and ASPICE compliance.
Contribute to process development and improvement within the software quality organization.
Effectively communicate complex software issues to both engineering teams and executive leadership.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
10 + years of software engineering experience in the automotive industry, with a strong focus on quality, warranty analysis, or verification & validation.
2+ Years of experience in software defect detection and prevention methodologies.
2+ Years of experience in software design reviews to ensure compliance with architectural and quality standards.
2+ Years of experience in Failure Mode Analysis (FMA) for software systems.
2+ Years of experience in ISO 26262 Functional Safety implementation and assessments.
Strong embedded software development expertise, with experience in C/C++, AUTOSAR, or similar technologies.

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.