Senior Software Engineer

Ford Motor Company

. Coordinate software development efforts to align with defined requirements and integrate system components such as EVSE and inverter .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeLong Beach • California • United StatesSenior💰 $189,051 - $207,289 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and testing embedded software for safety-critical components, with a strong focus on compliance with MISRA C and ISO 26262 standards. Proficient in collaborating across engineering disciplines to optimize power electronics and battery management systems.

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Embedded C Software DevelopmentMISRA C ComplianceBattery Management AlgorithmsPower Electronics DevelopmentFunctional Safety Analysis

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Hard Skills

Embedded C ProgrammingRTOS DevelopmentLow-Level Peripheral Driver DevelopmentHardware Circuit AnalysisHigh-Voltage Component IntegrationCommunication Protocols (CAN, SPI, I2C)Battery Management Algorithms (SOC, SOH)Firmware DevelopmentReal-Time Control AlgorithmsHIL Testing

Tools & Technologies

OscilloscopeMultimeterLogic AnalyzerTyphoonDSPACEOPAL-RT

Industry Keywords

Electrical EngineeringSoftware EngineeringComputer EngineeringFunctional SafetyPower ConversionEVSEInverterDCDC ConvertersCalibration ParametersFMEA

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

RTOS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate software development efforts to align with defined requirements and integrate system components such as EVSE and inverter
Design, develop, and test embedded software according to coding standards and MISRA C and V-cycle practices
Develop software for safety-critical components, including battery protections
Define test cases with the test team and provide detailed requirements and supporting documentation
Contribute to algorithms and controls development for power electronics modules, including DCDC converters and onboard chargers
Verify algorithm performance and reliability by testing power converters on high-voltage test benches
Extract and document component-level requirements for battery management systems and power electronics
Collaborate with hardware, firmware, systems engineering, mechanical, and functional safety teams
Participate in firmware, hardware, system, and functional safety reviews
Develop and optimize calibration parameters to improve safety and performance
Participate in functional safety and failure-avoidance analyses, including HARA and FMEAs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field
6 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or a related occupation
6 years of experience implementing embedded C software within RTOS and bare-metal environments
6 years of experience developing and optimizing low-level peripheral drivers for ARM Cortex processor architecture
6 years of experience performing hardware circuit analysis and troubleshooting with oscilloscope, multimeter, and logic analyzer
6 years of experience integrating high-voltage components in an EV for system-level power conversion features
4 years of experience implementing CAN, CAN-FD, SPI, I2C, UART, LIN, and UDS communication protocols
4 years of experience developing software according to MISRA C and ISO 26262 functional safety requirements for ASIL B or higher
4 years of experience implementing battery management algorithms, including SOC, SOH, SOE, and SOT
2 years of experience developing firmware and real-time control algorithms for power converters, including DCDC converters operating at 100 kHz or higher
2 years of experience assessing software behavior and control algorithm performance using HIL platforms such as Typhoon, dSPACE, or OPAL-RT
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care
Parental leave
New parent ramp-up programs
Subsidized back-up child care
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