Embedded Software Design Review Engineer

Ford Motor Company

. Lead software technical design reviews and guide implementation of functional and non-functional software requirements with suppliers, embedded software engineers, and ADAS product engineering teams .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $99,600 - $192,900 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in embedded software development, including C and C++ programming, software quality assurance, and compliance with automotive safety standards such as ISO 26262 and MISRA C/C++. Proven ability to lead technical design reviews and mentor engineering teams to enhance software quality and performance.

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Embedded Software DevelopmentC/C++ ProgrammingSoftware Testing MethodsISO 26262 ComplianceAUTOSAR Experience

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Hard Skills

C ProgrammingC++ ProgrammingSoftware TestingCode ReviewAutomotive SPICECMMIModel-Based DesignAutomatic Code GenerationSoftware Quality MetricsTechnical Design Reviews

Soft Skills

Technical GuidanceProject ManagementCross-Functional CollaborationIssue ResolutionMentoring

Tools & Technologies

AUTOSAR Classic PlatformAUTOSAR Adaptive PlatformEmbedded Software ToolsQuality Assurance ToolsDevelopment Process Tools

Industry Keywords

Embedded SystemsAutomotive Software DevelopmentFunctional SafetySoftware Quality AssuranceTechnical Design Reviews

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

C++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead software technical design reviews and guide implementation of functional and non-functional software requirements with suppliers, embedded software engineers, and ADAS product engineering teams
Lead in-depth technical reviews of SoC and MCU firmware, Base Software, and Application Software
Strengthen supplier capabilities to deliver embedded software meeting defined quality standards
Plan, schedule, conduct, document, and follow up on embedded software technical design reviews according to the Product Development process
Vet software issues before solution development, prioritizing risks, clarifying issue descriptions, and completing quality checks
Lead issue review and triage for complex software concerns and field issues
Rapidly triage on-board and off-board vehicle software issues to enable timely identification and resolution
Drive cross-functional issue resolution while meeting software quality, performance, and issue-throughput objectives
Develop, implement, and monitor software quality metrics to evaluate product and process effectiveness
Continuously improve Software Quality Assurance processes through stronger requirements, review practices, and process metrics based on lessons learned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
5+ years of experience in embedded software development
5+ years of experience programming in C and C++
3+ years of experience with software testing methods and practices
5+ years of experience performing C/C++ code reviews
3+ years of experience with software development standards and assessment models, such as Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) and/or CMMI
1+ years of experience in project management or technical project coordination
Experience with automotive functional safety and software development standards, including ISO 26262 and MISRA C/C++
Experience with AUTOSAR Classic Platform and/or AUTOSAR Adaptive Platform
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Master’s degree in a related technical field (preferred)
Experience mentoring and providing technical guidance to embedded software development engineers (preferred)
Strong knowledge and practical experience with ISO 26262 and MISRA C/C++ (preferred)
Experience with Model-Based Design (MBD), model-based software development, and automatic code generation (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Visa sponsorship is available