Software Release Systems Engineer

Ford Motor Company

. Provide technical leadership throughout the Vehicle Software Update delivery cycle, ensuring all milestones are met with high-quality engineering standards .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $99,600 - $166,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in system-level design and software release processes for vehicles, with a strong focus on automotive communication protocols such as CAN and Ethernet. Proven ability to lead technical teams, manage complex requirements, and ensure high-quality engineering standards throughout the software update delivery cycle.

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System-Level DesignSoftware Release ManagementAutomotive Communication ProtocolsTechnical LeadershipComplex Problem Resolution

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Hard Skills

System-Level DesignSoftware Release ProcessesEmbedded Software DeploymentSoftware Development PracticesCoding StandardsSource Control ManagementFull-Lifecycle TestingTechnical Specifications AuthoringRequirement Fulfillment MonitoringComplex System Failure Analysis

Soft Skills

CommunicationLeadershipProblem SolvingCollaborationPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

JAMACANEthernetDiagnostic ToolsDeveloper Operations Pipelines

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Computer EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Systems EngineeringMaster's Degree in Computer ScienceMaster's Degree in Computer EngineeringMaster's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Industry Keywords

Vehicle Software UpdateOTANetworked Embedded SystemsTechnical Design ReviewsIncremental Sprint Deliveries

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical leadership throughout the Vehicle Software Update delivery cycle, ensuring all milestones are met with high-quality engineering standards
Own the system-level design and define the overarching architecture
Decompose high-level requirements into logical component responsibilities and define integration points between vehicle nodes and cloud components
Author, release and manage detailed technical specifications in JAMA
Communicate and explain complex requirements to D&R engineers, suppliers, Cloud Operations and Systems teams
Perform early-stage bring-up and prototype proofs-of-concept to support incremental sprint deliveries and validate design assumptions
Sign off on the correctness and completeness of test plans
Conduct physical vehicle testing using CAN, Ethernet and other diagnostic tools to verify software update functionality
Monitor requirement fulfillment and track deviations throughout development
Lead issue triaging and provide expert support to conformance, system and service testers, and field deployment teams
Analyze complex system failures to identify root causes and implement resolution and prevention strategies
Facilitate and participate in Technical Design Reviews, project meetings and high-level presentations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's 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 environments
At least 2 years of direct experience with software release processes for vehicles (OTA, Service or Manufacturing) or networked embedded systems
At least 2 years of direct experience with developer operations pipelines, software release management processes and/or embedded software deployment systems
Deep familiarity with modern software development practices
Proven ability to systematically resolve complex technical issues under pressure
Understanding of software engineering best practices, including coding standards, source control management (Git), build processes and full-lifecycle testing and operations
Visa sponsorship is not available
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering
At least 2 years of experience with automotive communication protocols, specifically CAN and Ethernet

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
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
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
Paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day