RTOS Embedded Software Engineer

Ford Motor Company

RTOS Embedded Software Engineer developing next-generation automotive software systems. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and validate robust embedded solutions.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $86,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Embedded Software Development, including proficiency in Modern C++ and Embedded C, with a strong focus on Real-Time Operating Systems like FreeRTOS. Capable of designing and implementing communication protocols and ensuring compliance with automotive safety standards such as ISO26262 and ASPICE.

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Embedded Software DevelopmentFreeRTOS/SafeRTOS ExperienceAUTOSAR Tool Chain ProficiencyISO26262 CompliancePython Scripting

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Hard Skills

Modern C++Embedded CReal-Time Operating SystemsUART Communication ProtocolSPI Communication ProtocolI2C Communication ProtocolDebugging Low-Level Performance IssuesUnit Testing ToolsCAN-FD Communication DriversMemory Driver Development

Soft Skills

Clear DocumentationCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

LauterbachGTestParasoftDavinciHIL Testing

Industry Keywords

Automotive Software DevelopmentSafety Critical ApplicationsADAS TechnologiesMulticore Real-Time ExperienceASPICE

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

FlashLinuxPythonRTOS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and implement software running on a distributed embedded system with multiple microcontrollers with a focus on creating re-usable software designs / components.
Design and implement real-time Ethernet communication.
Develop custom serial communication protocol over UART, SPI, IPC and I2C interfaces to support reliable data exchange between the device and external components.
Specify requirements, design, implement, and test both bare metal and RTOS low-level software for creating a scalable platform.
Work with/resolve ambiguity in requirements/specifications/designs. Maintain clear and concise documentation of design and firmware architecture.
Create elegant, efficient real-time software components and interfaces.
Develop software component testing methodologies and implementations to ensure maturity/stability/release readiness, code coverage and adherence to MISRA guidelines.
Create traceability matrix between all SW work products as per ASPICE and ISO26262 guidelines based on safety rating of the component.
Work with hardware and debuggers at a bench and HIL level to verify software operation.
Profile power / CPU / bus usage and identify opportunities for optimization on the component/ system level.
Collaborate with V&V to develop comprehensive test plans and perform thorough testing to validate firmware functionality, stability, and performance under various conditions, including low power modes.
Interface with external vendors, including review of firmware specifications, providing design guidance, and integrating code releases.
Work with integration test team to automate unit tests / SW components tests in nightly builds with python scripting.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer science, Electronics or an equivalent engineering degree.
7+ Years of Automotive SW development experience
Strong Embedded software development expertise (modern C++ and embedded C proficiency), Min 5 years of experience.
Must have FreeRTOS/SafeRTOS experience. Min 5 years of experience.
Must be skilled to support all layers of the software stack from low level device drivers to applications. Should have expertise in debugging low-level performance issues across a complex embedded system. Min 5 years of experience.
At least 3 years of experience with AUTOSAR tool chain e.g. Davinci to design BSWs/SWCs/RTE and to generate diagnostic descriptions files.
At least 2 years of experience developing Mem drivers for internal/external memory. Development experience in emulated flash drivers is mandatory, Candidate should have thorough understanding of concepts like wear-leveling, garbage collection, page-swap, redundant storage and recovery strategies for data flash block management.
Proficient in ISO26262, SOTIF, & ASPICE or similar standards for automotive safety critical applications. Min 3 years of experience
Min 2+ years of development experience with ISO-14229 UDS protocol for automotive.
Min 1+ years of working experience with Unit testing tools: GTest, Parasoft
Min 2+ years of experience using Lauterbach (Debugging tool)
Min 4+ Experience developing or debugging CAN-FD and Ethernet communication drivers
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Min 2 years of experience in python scripting.
Should have experience in Boot-time/ Runtime profiling and optimization.
Min 2+ years of development experience within Linux/QNX domain
Experience in Manufacturing SW support
Multicore realtime experience for DMA, shared mem concepts, Multicore BSW
Interprocessor communication protocols SPI, IPC, PCIe, SDIO and UART.
Experience developing BIST and runtime safety check driver based on Microcontroller safety manual.
Extensive experience working with ADAS SOCs and ADAS 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.