Software Development Engineer – Embedded

Ford Motor Company

Ford Canada embedded software engineer developing low-level automotive platform components. Optimizing performance, quality, stability, and architecture while mentoring engineers across teams.

Posted 8/14/2026full-timeOttawa • 🇨🇦 CanadaSeniorLead💰 CA$96,000 - CA$146,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in embedded C software development, particularly in ARM architecture, while driving performance optimization and software quality improvements. Capable of mentoring engineers and effectively communicating technical strategies and requirements across diverse teams.

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Embedded C Software DevelopmentARM Architecture ExperienceAUTOSAR Concepts IntegrationSoftware Quality PracticesPerformance Optimization

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Hard Skills

Embedded C ProgrammingLow-Level Software DevelopmentMemory OptimizationCPU UtilizationCompiler OptionsRuntime Behavior AnalysisSoftware Quality MetricsFault HandlingPerformance ProfilingStatic Analysis

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Communication StacksCANEmbedded EthernetLINSOME/IPDiagnostics Over IP

Industry Keywords

Automotive Embedded Software DevelopmentMISRAASPICEISO 26262

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Use AI and automation for high-leverage development work and help shape team AI practices and guardrails
Design, develop, and debug embedded C software for low-level and platform-level components
Drive performance optimization across RAM usage, CPU load, and compiler/build settings
Improve system robustness, fault handling, and stability through runtime behavior analysis
Define and track software quality metrics and lead continuous quality and reliability improvements
Own architecture, interfaces, and technical strategy for a critical embedded component
Author and negotiate requirements and scope with stakeholders
Drive improvements in quality, stability, and delivery predictability
Mentor junior engineers and coach across teams
Communicate technical content, tradeoffs, and risks to engineers, program managers, and leadership
Maintain a system-level mindset and align component decisions with overall product architecture

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Computer/Electrical) or related field of study
Minimum 8 years of embedded software development experience
Minimum 5 years of experience in C programming
Minimum 5 years of experience in ARM architecture and low-level software development
Minimum 1 year of experience with AUTOSAR concepts and integration
Experience with communication stacks such as CAN and Embedded Ethernet
Proven experience optimizing memory footprint, CPU utilization, and compiler options
Experience with software quality practices, metrics, and defect reduction
Effective communication across technical and non-technical audiences
Automotive embedded software development experience is an advantage
Familiarity with MISRA, ASPICE, or ISO 26262 is an advantage
Experience with performance profiling, static analysis, and toolchain optimization is an advantage
Experience mentoring engineers is an advantage
Experience with LIN, SOME/IP, or diagnostics over IP is an advantage
Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada
Ford does not sponsor work permit applications

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligible to participate in the Annual Compensation bonus program
Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce
Accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout recruitment, selection, and assessment processes, where needed