Software Update Platform Developer

We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

Ford of Canada's operations include a national headquarters, three vehicle assembly and engine manufacturing plants, three parts distribution centres, and three Connectivity and Innovation centres. Ford employs approximately 7,000 people in Canada, while an additional 18,000 people are employees in the more than 400 Ford and Ford‑Lincoln dealerships across the country. For more information, please visit

Ford’s Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company’s vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer‑obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data‑driven and is dedicated to delivering industry‑leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You’ll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.

As part of the ECG Platform Software Development team, the successful candidate will work in a high performing team with experienced developers in embedded programming on the next generation Phoenix and ECG modules for Ford vehicles.

What You’ll Do

• Design, document and implement new features for the software update platform components.
• Implement well documented APIs that provide services to other components.
• Provide continuous support for integration issues and defects.
• Contribute to performance optimizations in CPU utilization, and usage of RAM and disk storage in embedded systems.
• Work closely with internal and external teams to deliver cross‑functional features that span across multiple systems.
• Participate in prototype and proof of concept innovation initiatives.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science. 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.

Experience

• 3-5 years of software development on embedded, mobile, or consumer electronic platforms.
• 3+ years C/C++ software development experience.
• Proven experience with multi‑threaded embedded systems design and Real‑Time OS (RTOS) concepts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science.
• 5+ years C++ software development on embedded, mobile, or consumer electronic platforms.
• Proficiency with unit‑testing and mock frameworks.
• Competency in Java programming.
• Familiarity with common development tools such as Git, repo, Make, GCC, G++, and GDB.
• Practical application of Agile development processes and methodologies.
• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our team.

The expected annual salary range for this Ford of Canada position is $96,000.00 to $146,000.00 and individuals may be eligible to participate in our Annual Compensation bonus program.

Our focus is to build the best team. If you think you can bring value to Ford, love to collaborate, prioritize and aim to deliver excellence in everything you do, we encourage you to apply!

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.

We thank all candidates 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.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.

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