Ford Motor Company Hiring for Software Development Engineer at Waterloo, ON Full Time

Job Description & Qualifications

WHO WE ARE:
Ford was built on the belief that freedom of movement drives human progress. As we look to the future and the changing needs of society, we are committed to becoming the world’s most trusted mobility company – delivering smart vehicles for a smart world. Join our team as we create tomorrow! We believe in putting people first, working together, and facing challenges head-on.

THE ROLE:
The Architecture and 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.

YOUR IMPACT:
Primary responsibilities will include the investigation, design, implementation, testing, profiling and maintenance of such software. The candidate will work as part of a high performing development team and will be encouraged to contribute ideas and solutions as part of their daily work. Development is in C++ and follows an agile methodology. This position will provide the candidate with the unique opportunity to gain experience with developing cutting edge software and services with an industry leader.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Strong Software Engineering skills including design, programming (C++, C, Script), debugging and validation of software solutions

Highly motivated and self-directed

Excellent debugging skills

Thrive in a collaborative environment and can clearly communicate

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

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
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.)

3+ years of software development experience with Modern C++

3+ years experience of professional experience in developing enterprise level software

Working knowledge of established software design patterns, efficient data structures and multi-threaded system design

Familiarity with C++ unit test frameworks

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Strong knowledge of C++ including low level programming

Experience with developing on POSIX compliant operating systems, such as Linux

Working knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, Javascript, Lua

Ability to go seamlessly from the high-level design to the actual detailed implementation

Familiarity with Agile development processes

Experience with source code control systems such as Git

Creative and analytical thinker

Experience using JIRA

Capable of prioritizing work and working to tight deadlines

An excellent communicator, both oral and written

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.

Auto req ID

52856BR