Software Release Systems Engineer

Job-ID: 72429Category: Ford Next BusinessesLocation: Dearborn, MI, United StatesWorkplace: HybridSchedule: Full timePosted: 2026-11-05Preferred Degree: Bachelor of EngineeringIn 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.QualificationsYou'll 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 environmentsAt least 2 years of direct experience with software release processes for vehicles (OTA, Service or Manufacturing) or networked embedded systemsAt least 2 years of direct experience with developer operations pipelines, software release management processes and/or embedded software deployment systemsEven better, you may have...Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical EngineeringDeep familiarity with modern software development practicesProven ability to systematically resolve complex technical issues under pressureUnderstanding of software engineering best practices, including coding standards, source control management (Git), build processes and full-lifecycle testing and operationsAt least 2 years of experience with automotive communication protocols, specifically CAN and EthernetYou 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 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 Year’s Day This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $99,600-$166,600. Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's 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.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.This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid#LI-AC4ResponsibilitiesWhat you'll do...Provide technical leadership throughout the Vehicle Software Update delivery cycle, ensuring all milestones are met with high-quality engineering standardsOwn 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 componentsAuthor, release and manage detailed technical specifications in JAMA, ensuring a "single source of truth" for the systemCommunicate and explain complex requirements to partners, including D&R engineers, suppliers, Cloud Operations and Systems teamsPerform early-stage bring-up and prototype proofs-of-concept (PoCs) to support incremental sprint deliveries and validate design assumptionsSign off on the correctness and completeness of test plans, demonstrating ultimate accountability for the solutionConduct physical vehicle testing using CAN, Ethernet and other diagnostic tools to verify software update functionalityMonitor requirement fulfillment and track deviations throughout developmentLead issue triaging and provide expert support to downstream teams, including conformance, system and service testers, and field deployment teamsAnalyze complex system failures to identify root causes. Define and implement resolution and prevention strategiesFacilitate and participate in Technical Design Reviews (TDRs), project meetings and high-level presentations for business and technical audiences