Rust Software Engineer

Ford Motor Company

. Design and develop complex infotainment systems focused on high-performance HMI .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timePalo Alto • California • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $118,700 - $198,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing high-performance HMI and infotainment systems using Rust, C++, and agile methodologies. Proficient in creating scalable APIs and optimizing embedded software performance while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

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Rust Programming LanguageC++17 Programming LanguageAPI Design and DevelopmentAgile Development MethodologiesEmbedded Software Performance Optimization

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentAPI DesignPerformance ProfilingReusable Module DevelopmentSOLID Design PrinciplesSystem IntegrationDocumentation PreparationCross-Functional CollaborationVersion Control SystemsScripting Languages

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationCommunicationProblem SolvingPair Programming

Tools & Technologies

LinuxMacOSGit

Industry Keywords

Infotainment SystemsHMISoftware ArchitectureAgile TeamNext-Generation Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxMacOSPythonRustC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and develop complex infotainment systems focused on high-performance HMI
Design and develop Rust services supporting infotainment systems and supporting frameworks
Develop reusable modules and UI components using SOLID design principles
Prepare and maintain documentation on software design, architecture, and API usage
Create proof of concepts for next-generation infotainment systems
Profile, analyze, and improve application code and system integration to optimize performance
Participate in system design, documentation, and testing
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate software and hardware components
Work in an agile team with software developers, test engineers, technical product managers, and leads
Develop services, frameworks, and APIs enabling applications for navigation, media, entertainment, phone, voice, and vehicle settings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
8+ years of software development experience
4+ years of experience with the Rust programming language
1+ year of experience designing simple, elegant APIs with emphasis on clarity, scalability, flexibility, versioning, and error handling
1+ year of experience with C++17 programming language (preferred)
Proficiency with scripting languages such as Python and Bash (preferred)
Experience profiling and improving embedded software performance (preferred)
Expertise and proficiency in pair programming (preferred)
Proficiency working in Linux and macOS environments (preferred)
Proficiency with version control systems such as Git and Agile development methodologies (preferred)
Experience designing simple, elegant APIs with emphasis on clarity, scalability, flexibility, versioning, and error handling (preferred)
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Verification of employment eligibility required at hire

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Fertility treatments
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
Management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
Generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off
Option to purchase additional vacation time
Visa sponsorship available