Software Developer - OTA

at  Ford Motor Company

The Vehicle Software Platform group is responsible for the software platform that enables connectivity and advanced application features within next generation Ford vehicles. The team is designing and building the next generation software platform for the FNV4 vehicle architecture structured around high-performance compute clusters and zonal aggregators.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on one of the most exciting and impactful vehicle features right now – Over-the-Air (OTA) Software Updates. You will define, design, and build the OTA Software Update framework capable of updating the entire vehicle software, enabling teams to speed up feature delivery that complement and enhance our vehicles. Development is in C++ and follows an agile methodology.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field of study (Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of degree completion for the highest level of education attained. If the degree was obtained from a school outside of Canada, an Education Credential Assessment report showing Canadian equivalency is also required.)
• 5+ years of software development experience with C++
• 5+ years professional experience in developing enterprise level softwareWorking knowledge of established software design patterns, efficient data structures and multi-threaded system design

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong knowledge of modern C++
• Experience writing multithreaded software
• Experience with developing on POSIX compliant operating systems, such as Linux
• Ability to go seamlessly from the high-level design to the actual detailed implementation
• Familiarity with Agile development processes
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent teamwork and people skills
  We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
  Ford of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a culturally diverse workforce. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and / or assessment processes, where needed, are available upon request. Please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

Candidates for this position must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited does not sponsor work permit applications

• Demonstrated software engineering skills including design, programming, debugging and validation of software solutions
• Highly motivated and self-directed
• Excellent debugging skills
• Thrive in a collaborative environment and have good communication skill across teams
• Passionate and inquisitive, and seeks to solve everyday problems in innovative ways
• Actively engage in our continuous improvements around delivery, quality, and reliability
• Cross-functional collaboration with teams to design and implement efficient and cost-effective software solutions that span multiple domains
• Documenting and validating software designs
• Bug fixing and maintenance

Please refer the Job description for details