Principal Software Engineer at Ford Global Career Site

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

Network Architecture, Protocol Management, TSN Implementation, AVB Implementation, Cross-Network Integration, Team Leadership, Mentorship, Technical Collaboration, C/C++, Embedded Linux, RTOS, Networking Technologies, IEEE AVB, ISO 26262, Quality Assurance, QoS

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Network Architecture & Optimization: Lead the design and implementation of our next-generation vehicle networking architecture, focusing on baselining and optimizing T1S network bandwidth and load assumptions. Protocol Management: Oversee the implementation of critical messaging retry strategies on UDP and integration of message E2E protection and security measures. TSN & AVB Implementation: Utilize deep domain expertise in TSN and AVB to prioritize messages, manage time-sensitive networking tasks, and safeguard audio and control system quality of service (QoS). Cross-Network Integration: Implement TC10 sleep wake across T1S and 1000BaseT1 networks and manage VLAN setup on network switches. Team Leadership & Mentorship: Mentor and guide engineering teams, instilling modern coding standards and fostering an environment of innovation and excellence. Technical Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with internal and external networking standards while accommodating various system architectures and protocols. Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. 15+ years of experience in software engineering, particularly with embedded systems and real-time network protocols. Proficiency in C/C++, embedded Linux, RTOS, and advanced networking technologies including Ethernet variations (10BASE-T1S to 100GbE). Demonstrated experience with IEEE AVB/TSN standards and quality assurance practices in safety-critical environments. Certified in ISO 26262 and other relevant standards In-depth understanding of QoS for audio and control systems, having led multiple high-stake projects in autonomous and safety-critical system architecture. Experience designing network solutions that comply with SAE, DIN, and ISO charging protocols. As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including: 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. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://go.ford/LL4Benefits Visa sponsorship is available for this position. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and implementation of vehicle networking architecture while overseeing critical messaging strategies and ensuring quality of service. Mentor engineering teams and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet networking standards.