In-Vehicle Infotainment Software Design & Release Engineer

Software D&R or Applications engineer. Act as the single point of contact to the Vehicle Program teams for all In‑Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) software‑related deliverables. Primary interface between the in‑house IVI core software and Program teams. Drive resolution of IVI software related issues and collaborate with other Ford cross‑functional teams on root cause. What you’ll do Initiate Jira’s and interface with the IVI software product owners/developers for resolution of issues. Align timing to support program milestones. Perform initial triage analysis of bug reports, logs, and CAN data to expedite issue resolution. Serve as IVI feature expert on program‑specific content, feature operations, and end‑of‑line (EOL) configurations. Drive resolution of software‑related issues and collaborate with other Ford cross‑functional teams on root cause. Provide onsite plant support for functional audits and End of Line issue resolution. Gather data and lead troubleshooting/analysis of all IVI software issues. Manage and perform onsite IVI loose‑stock and vehicle‑on‑wheels software reflashes to support builds at the plant. Manage module software pedigree and deliveries, from build to print supplier, to support program build timing. Champion software release documentation and approvals for IVI‑software‑driven changes. You’ll have Bachelor of Science in Engineering: Electrical or Computer Software. 3+ years of Electronics Module Software Design & Release Engineer experience. Ford experience is a plus. Experience with module hardware or software release processes. Even better, you may have Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment with cross‑functional global teams. Working knowledge of Ford engineering software management tools, including JIRA, VSEM, SMPSN, and SWAD databases. End‑of‑Line (EOL) module configuration and DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Code) issue‑resolution experience. Vehicle‑level testing and software validation experience. Experience interfacing with Ford Voice‑of‑Customer fleet issues and troubleshooting vehicles. In‑Vehicle Infotainment background is a plus. Excellent analysis and problem‑solving skills. Experience with automotive networks such as Value‑CAN, Vehicle Spy, and CANalyzer. Experience with software re‑flash tools/processes. Excellent project management and communication skills. Ford Project Management toolset experience with FEDE‑BOM, FEDE‑DV, WERS, and CDRs. Cost‑analysis skills beneficial. Periodic travel required to different plants throughout North America to support launches. Experience with automotive technologies such as Bluetooth, USB, Wi‑Fi, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and/or voice recognition. 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! Benefits 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 6‑8. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 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. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ford Motor Company