ADAS Software Architect

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow’s transportation. Enterprise Technology plays a critical part in shaping the future of mobility. If you’re looking for the chance to leverage advanced technology to redefine the transportation landscape, enhance the customer experience and improve people’s lives, this is the opportunity for you. Join us and challenge your IT expertise and analytical skills to help create vehicles that are as smart as you are. Responsibilities What you’ll be able to do: ADAS Software Architect - positions offered by Ford Motor Company (Dearborn, Michigan). Note, this is a hybrid position whereby the employee will work both from home and from the aforementioned worksite. Hence, the employee must live within a reasonable commuting distance from the worksite. Design, develop, and integrate the embedded software platform for next-generation ADAS systems, utilizing both high-performance C++ and Classic AUTOSAR architectures. Create high-level architectural documentation and develop software requirements for complex ADAS ECUs, ensuring seamless integration between application software components and the basic software layers. Leverage object-oriented design techniques, the C++ Standard Template Library, and AUTOSAR component-based modeling to create robust, efficient, and scalable software. Apply deep knowledge of communication protocols and middleware, including CAN/CAN-FD, Ethernet, SPI, SOME/IP, and Service-Oriented Architectures (SOA). Apply ISO 26262 Functional Safety principles to Driver Assist and Platform software, implementing safety mechanisms like memory partitioning and E2E protection. Demonstrate a commitment to quality by applying best practices to coding standards (MISRA), static analysis, code coverage, and architectural reviews. Support real-world testing of ADAS features, working closely with partner teams to integrate software on diverse ECU hardware. Flash, validate, and debug code using bench, HIL setups, and prototype vehicles, utilizing AUTOSAR configuration tools and hardware debuggers. Domestic and/or international travel may be required up to 5%. Qualifications You’ll have… Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics and Communication Engineering or a related field and 8 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or a related occupation. 8 years of experience with each of the following skills is required: 1. C/C++ embedded development, providing the foundational understanding necessary to architect high-performance, resource-optimized, and reliable software solutions. 2. POSIX standards in embedded or real-time operating system environments. 3. Utilizing Architecture Modeling (UML) to design an embedded system. 4. Performance optimization and resource management in an embedded environment to save resources. 5. Utilizing robust software architecture and design principles to design a secure and reliable embedded product. 2 years of experience with the following skill is required: 1. Leveraging automotive standards/protocols (AUTOSAR, ISO 26262) within software design. We are offering a salary of $138,486.00 - $211,740.00/yr. You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've 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 builder…or all the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including: Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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. For a detailed look at our benefits, click here: Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io. Job Info Job Identification 64918 Job Category Enterprise Technology Posting Date 06/02/2026, 03:52 PM Job Schedule Full time Locations 20500 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn, MI, 48124, US (Hybrid) #J-18808-Ljbffr Ford