Student Worker Program, Software Engineer at Ford Global Career Site

Palo Alto, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

Python, Embedded C, Bootloader Architecture, Automotive Communication Protocols, Data-Driven Processes, Automated Testing, CI Pipelines, Electric Vehicles, Cloud-Based CI/CD, Regression Analysis, Vehicle Testing, Prototyping, Concept Development, Analytical Skills, Collaboration, Problem Solving

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

You will learn how to create code and manage data that will directly impact the environment by improving electric vehicle energy efficiency You'll grow your expertise and analytical skills through collaboration with a global, cross-functional team, ownership of a well-defined project, and exposure to new technology and tools used to improve vehicles and customer experience. Hands-on experience developing and deploying data-driven processes and toolsets to provide insights and guide engineering decisions Multi-faceted first-hand experience working on next generation electric vehicle, from concept development, prototyping, to vehicle testing and calibration, encompassing both physical and virtual analysis and testing Develop an automated test framework in Python to validate bootloaders across a network of ECUs, enabling reliable OTA (Over-the-Air) update functionality , a critical feature of advanced vehicle systems Implement automated testing of DIDs and UDS routines to ensure compliance and robustness of ECU communication and diagnostics Support bootloader validation activities including watchdog testing, recovery scenarios, Authenticity and integrity verification. Contribute to the continuous improvement of bootloader validation workflows, integrating results into CI pipelines for system-wide regression testing Leverage strong knowledge of embedded C, bootloader architecture, and automotive communication protocols (CAN, UDS) to enhance software reliability and performance Pursuit of a relevant Bachelor's degree or master's degree in computer science, Automotive / Mechanical Engineering or a related field A GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) Team player who can work in fast-paced, and multi-disciplinary environment Curiosity to ask “Whys” and motivation to investigate and explore Must be able to work from the Irvine, CA or Dearborn, MI campus. Must be able to dedicate 6 MONTHS for this engagement Candidates must graduate and be available for full-time work prior to September 2025 Prior experience related to electric vehicles is a bonus Experience developing cloud-based CI/CD pipelines and tools to perform regression analysis and create live dashboards Experience in leveraging data to provide insights and drive engineering decisions 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. This position is a salary grade 5. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP4 Visa sponsorship is available for this position. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

You will develop an automated test framework in Python to validate bootloaders across a network of ECUs, enabling reliable OTA update functionality. Additionally, you will support bootloader validation activities and contribute to the continuous improvement of validation workflows.