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Ford Motor Company

Software Developer-Android

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Hybrid
Waterloo, ON, CAN
Mid level
Hybrid
Waterloo, ON, CAN
Mid level
Design and develop customer-facing software for IVI systems, optimize for embedded platforms, collaborate with teams, debug issues, and contribute to architectural decisions.
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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 of Canada's operations include a national headquarters, three vehicle assembly and engine manufacturing plants, three parts distribution centres, and three Connectivity and Innovation centres. Ford employs approximately 7,000 people in Canada, while an additional 18,000 people are employees in the more than 400 Ford and Ford-Lincoln dealerships across the country. For more information, please visit www.ford.ca.
Enterprise Technology plays a critical part in shaping the future of mobility. If you’re looking for the chance to leverage advanced technology to redefine the transportation landscape, enhance the customer experience and improve people’s lives, this is the opportunity for you. Join us and challenge your IT expertise and analytical skills to help create vehicles that are as smart as you are.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

The primary responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

  • Design, develop, and test new customer-facing software for Ford's In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) systems

  • Create proofs of concept for next generation infotainment systems

  • Implement and optimize software for embedded platforms, ensuring reliability and performance in resource-constrained ECUs

  • Collaborate with hardware teams, other software engineering teams, and external partners to define requirements and ensure seamless system integration.

  • Debug and troubleshoot complex software issues on target embedded hardware, utilizing various debugging tools and techniques.

  • Contribute to architectural decisions and drive best practices for software development, code quality, and maintainability.

  • Participate in system design, documentation, and testing to deliver a best-in-class infotainment system

Qualifications

You'll have...

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science. (Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of degree completion for the highest level of education attained. If the degree was obtained from a school outside of Canada, an Education Credential Assessment report showing Canadian equivalency is also required).

Experience

  • Experience in Software Development.
  • Solid understanding of Android.
  • Good experience in UI development.
  • Experience developing HMI software on infotainment or mobile platform.
  • Proficiency with revision control including: Git / GitHub.

Even better, you may have...

  • Minimum 2 years of Software Development experience.
  • Experience with unit-testing and mock frameworks.


  • Familiarity with LLM tools like GitHub Copilot, Claude agents etc.
  • Experience developing software on embedded QNX OS, Automotive Linux or Android based platforms.
  • Familiarity with Agile development processes.
  • Multi-process, multi-tasking or multi-threaded based applications.
  • Excellent communication skills.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our team.
The expected annual salary range for this Ford of Canada position is $ 63,000.00 - $107,000.00 and individuals may be eligible to participate in our Annual Compensation bonus program.
Our focus is to build the best team. If you think you can bring value to Ford, love to collaborate, prioritize and aim to deliver excellence in everything you do, we encourage you to apply!
Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of degree completion for the highest level of education attained. If the degree was obtained from a school outside of Canada, an Education Credential Assessment report showing Canadian equivalency is also required.
We thank all candidates for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Ford of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a culturally diverse workforce. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment processes, where needed, are available upon request. Please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.
Candidates for this position must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, does not sponsor work permit applications.
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. 
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Git
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