Software Release Systems Engineer

Description

In this position...

As a member of the Systems Engineering team for Vehicle Software Updates you will serve as a technical linchpin driving the end-to-end delivery of robust software releasing solutions across multiple deployment environments. You will be responsible for the architectural integrity of the system from initial requirement decomposition to final vehicle validation and field support.

What youll do...

• Provide technical leadership throughout the Vehicle Software Update delivery cycle ensuring all milestones are met with high-quality engineering standards
• Own the system-level design and define the overarching architecture. Decompose high-level requirements into logical component responsibilities and define precise integration points between vehicle nodes and cloud components
• Author release and manage detailed technical specifications in JAMA ensuring a single source of truth for the system
• Communicate and explain complex requirements to partners including D&R engineers suppliers Cloud Operations and Systems teams
• Perform early-stage bring-up and prototype proofs-of-concept (PoCs) to support incremental sprint deliveries and validate design assumptions
• Sign off on the correctness and completeness of test plans demonstrating ultimate accountability for the solution
• Conduct physical vehicle testing using CAN Ethernet and other diagnostic tools to verify software update functionality
• Monitor requirement fulfillment and track deviations throughout development
• Lead issue triaging and provide expert support to downstream teams including conformance system and service testers and field deployment teams
• Analyze complex system failures to identify root causes. Define and implement resolution and prevention strategies
• Facilitate and participate in Technical Design Reviews (TDRs) project meetings and high-level presentations for business and technical audiences

Youll have...

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Computer or Systems Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in system-level design within complex environments
• At least 2 years of direct experience with software release processes for vehicles (OTA Service or Manufacturing) or networked embedded systems
• At least 2 years of direct experience with developer operations pipelines software release management processes and/or embedded software deployment systems

Even better you may have...

• Masters degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering
• Deep familiarity with modern software development practices
• Proven ability to systematically resolve complex technical issues under pressure
• Understanding of software engineering best practices including coding standards source control management (Git) build processes and full-lifecycle testing and operations
• At least 2 years of experience with automotive communication protocols specifically CAN and Ethernet

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve outlined but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company we encourage you to apply!

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 builderor 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

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

Generous vacation time sick/personal time and paid holidays including between Christmas Eve and New Years Day

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $99600-$166600.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidates skills and experience and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is not available for this position.

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This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid

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