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SDV Platform Architect 

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world - together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

Ford's Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company's vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customerobsessed, entrepreneurial, and datadriven and is dedicated to delivering industryleading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners.

In this position... 

You'll join an agile team of doers pioneering our SDV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out.

Are you passionate about pushing the boundaries of automotive software and building the next generation of intelligent vehicles? Do you thrive in a fastpaced environment where you can leverage your technical expertise to solve complex problems and deliver innovative solutions? We are seeking a highly motivated and SDV Platform Architect to join our team and play a pivotal role in developing cuttingedge Software Platform that enables SDV.

Imagine being the architect of the software that powers a vehicle's OS. They're the masterminds behind the scenes, configuring the core software components to ensure the vehicle's software systems are reliable and efficient. They dive deep into code to solve complex issues like processor resets and software glitches, ensuring the engine runs smoothly and the car responds to every driver command. They build the platform, optimize performance across processors, integrate software, and troubleshoot issues to create a safer, more efficient, and enjoyable driving experience.

You'll have...

• B.S. in EE/ME/CS or related field or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• 5 years testing/debugging automotive embedded systems, generating an RTE
• 5 years Embedded C experience
• 1+ year Python, Rust scripting
• 2 years modeling, simulation, and testing
• 2 years AUTOSAR Classic/Adaptive / Open Source Alternatives BSW config or BSW/CDD development
• 2+ years with compilers, makefiles, SW build, CI automation

Even better, you may have...

• M.S. in EE/ME/CS or related field 
• Experience distributing tasks & measuring CPU load in multicore architectures
• Ability to train team on MacSec configuration
• MacSec/Ethernet industry experience
• Configure, test, debug MacSec components
• Familiarity with Agile/SAFe
• Experience working crossfunctionally
• Prior knowledge of building SDV platform for vehicles
• Experience with Config as a code

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder...or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
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 and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
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 
A 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.

This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $129,600-244,680.

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
 

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
 

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid
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What you'll do...

• Architect and configure the bedrock of SDV Platform systems
  Develop requirements for platform that is across all vehicle onboard modules. Architect platform hardware agnostic solution that works for uC and uP modules working with OS ( Hard and Soft time). Benchmark industry solutions for middleware. Configure BSW and AUTOSAR Classic / adaptive ( Compliant / compatible/open source alternatives) components (SOVD, watchdog, NVM ) to ensure safety, security, stability, reliability, and performance. Architect common services for cross domain applications. Architect platform to be configurable across multi variant vehicles. 
• Master debugging and problemsolving
  Troubleshoot lowlevel processor resets and software issues, identify root causes, and implement solutions.
• Optimize performance through platform design
  Strategically distribute runnables across processor cores to maximize efficiency.
• Integrate diverse software components
  Integrate custom device drivers and partnerbuilt platform software into the platform.
• Analyze and troubleshoot vehicle/powertrain behavior
  Determine root causes, validate corrective actions, and develop preventative measures.