Staff Embedded Platform Engineer

Ford Motor Company

. Define the architecture and roadmap for real-time drivers, embedded RTOS configuration, and platform middleware shared across multiple vehicle programs .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeLong Beach • California • United StatesLead💰 $150,200 - $283,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in embedded software architecture, real-time driver development, and functional safety principles, with a strong focus on compliance with MISRA C standards and ISO 26262 processes. Proven ability to mentor engineers and collaborate cross-functionally to optimize low-level drivers and networking stacks for automotive applications.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Embedded C DevelopmentISO 26262 Functional SafetyMISRA C ComplianceReal-Time Operating System ConfigurationNetworking Protocols (CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet)

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Hard Skills

Embedded CLow-Level Driver DevelopmentReal-Time Driver ConfigurationMemory Layout DesignNetworking Stack ArchitectureSafety-Critical Software DevelopmentDebugging (JTAG, GDB)Embedded Testing Frameworks (Renode)Automotive Communication Buses (CAN, LIN, SPI, I2C)Middleware Development

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationCross-Functional Communication

Tools & Technologies

CANoeCANalyzerCANapeBazel

Industry Keywords

AutomotiveFunctional SafetySafety-Critical DesignEmbedded Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

RTOS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define the architecture and roadmap for real-time drivers, embedded RTOS configuration, and platform middleware shared across multiple vehicle programs
Work cross-functionally with systems, application, and safety teams to develop and maintain common libraries used platform-wide
Establish unified best practices for embedded coding standards, safety-critical design, and low-level software quality
Mentor engineers on embedded architecture, functional safety design principles, and low-level driver development
Configure and optimize Real-Time Drivers and embedded RTOS for deterministic, safety-critical automotive applications
Develop low-level embedded drivers and middleware that abstract hardware peripherals for upper application layers
Design and manage memory layouts for real-time performance, resource constraints, and functional safety requirements
Architect and implement networking stacks including CAN, LIN, automotive Ethernet, SPI, and I2C
Optimize network stack performance for throughput, latency, and determinism across safety-relevant communication paths
Collaborate with systems and hardware teams to align networking stack designs with hardware-software interface definitions
Embed ISO 26262 functional safety principles into platform software architecture, memory design, and driver implementation
Ensure platform code adheres to MISRA C guidelines and safety-critical software development practices
Partner with safety and V&V teams to align platform software design with safety goals and ASIL requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM field
Strong hands-on experience developing in Embedded C
Adherence to MISRA C coding standards
Working knowledge of ISO 26262 functional safety processes applied to embedded software architecture and development
Hands-on experience developing and debugging networking protocols including CAN, LIN, and other automotive communication buses
Familiarity with embedded debugging tools such as JTAG and GDB
Proven experience configuring embedded RTOS
Proven experience developing low-level embedded drivers and middleware for automotive-grade microcontrollers
Familiarity with embedded testing frameworks such as Renode and build systems such as Bazel
Experience with automotive test and network analysis tools such as CANoe, CANalyzer, and CANape
Experience developing or integrating software for real-time control systems
Familiarity with automotive Ethernet, SPI, and I2C
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is available

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