Senior Staff Embedded Software Engineer

Ford Motor Company

. Lead the design and implementation of firmware for distributed embedded systems with multiple microcontrollers, optimizing power/energy consumption and safety .

Posted 10/3/2026full-timeLong Beach • California • United StatesSenior💰 $167,200 - $316,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing firmware for distributed embedded systems, with a strong focus on low-level software development, power management, and compliance with ISO 26262 standards. Proficient in collaborating on complex technical concepts and delivering high-quality embedded C code in real-time environments.

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Embedded C ProgrammingFirmware Development for Embedded SystemsLow-Level Software Design and TestingISO 26262 ComplianceCI/CD Pipeline Understanding

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Hard Skills

Embedded Software DevelopmentRTOS ImplementationPower Management TechniquesMulticore Software ArchitectureLow-Level Driver DevelopmentTesting MethodologiesSystem DebuggingCode OptimizationPython Scripting for TestingElectrical Engineering Fundamentals

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCollaboration Skills

Tools & Technologies

JIRAConfluenceBazelSConsCMakeHIL TestingAutomation Frameworks

Industry Keywords

Embedded SystemsMicrocontrollersReal-Time SoftwareEnergy ManagementPowertrain Controls

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonRTOS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design and implementation of firmware for distributed embedded systems with multiple microcontrollers, optimizing power/energy consumption and safety
Specify, design, implement, and test bare-metal and RTOS low-level software for energy management and powertrain controls
Develop embedded software from low-level base software through application modules
Design and specify interfaces between application software and firmware
Develop multicore, timing-critical software architectures
Resolve ambiguity in requirements, specifications, and designs
Create efficient real-time software components and interfaces
Develop software component testing methodologies and implementations for maturity, stability, and release readiness
Work with hardware and debuggers at bench and HIL levels to verify software operation
Design ISO 26262-compliant software
Define system-level power requirements and implement low-power modes for microcontrollers
Instrument and profile software to identify optimization opportunities at submodule and system levels
Perform hardware validation and labcar testing
Set up automation frameworks for unit, SIL, and HIL testing
Develop comprehensive test plans and test firmware functionality, stability, and performance under various conditions, including low-power modes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Hands-on hardware bring-up, system debugging, and code optimization
Ability to collaborate and communicate complex technical concepts
Ability to deliver high-quality C code in a real-time embedded environment
Proficiency in embedded architectures from bare metal to RTOS implementations
Deep understanding of modern multi-core 32-bit embedded controller peripherals and architecture
Understanding of CI/CD pipeline and software build infrastructure
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering, experience with evidence of exceptional ability, or equivalent
8+ years of relevant experience in embedded design
High proficiency in Embedded C programming
Experience with JIRA/Confluence or a similar system for tracking inputs/results
Knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals, including circuit analysis and design
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Experience in low-level driver development and RTOS integration
Experience with software build tools such as Bazel, SCons, and CMake
Experience with fundamental hardware components on PCBs and their analysis tools
Ability to write testing scripts using Python
Fluency in software fundamentals including software design and maintainability
Strong communication and collaboration skills

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 and fertility treatments
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 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
Visa sponsorship available