Software & Embedded Engineering (Talent Pipeline) - Early Career Program, Advanced EV

Ford Motor Company is recruiting early-career candidates for its Advanced EV Development team and Electric Vehicle software organization. The six-month program matches candidates with software and embedded engineering projects involving electric-vehicle technologies, software development, testing, and prototype vehicles.

What you'll do:

• Design, develop, and debug production-quality software, such as embedded C, Rust or C++ services, and Python tools
• Translate system and software requirements into designs, code, and test cases
• Develop unit, integration, software-in-the-loop (SIL), and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) tests, including test automation and CI/CD tooling
• Integrate, bring up, and troubleshoot software and hardware on test benches and prototype vehicles
• Analyze test and vehicle data, and share findings and recommendations
• Collaborate with software, firmware, electrical, mechanical, controls, and systems engineers in an agile team
• Document your work and share results with the team

What they're looking for:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechanical or Automotive Engineering, or a related field
• Coursework, project, or internship experience in programming. Examples include C/C++, Rust, Python, Java, or MATLAB/Simulink
• Strong fundamentals in software, embedded systems, or controls. Examples include data structures, algorithms, operating systems, and control systems
• Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams and communicate technical ideas clearly
• Curiosity about automotive technology, embedded systems, and electric vehicles
• Availability for the full 6-month program
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
• Experience with embedded Linux, middleware, Rust, or real-time embedded C
• Experience with automotive communication protocols and diagnostics (CAN, CAN-FD, LIN, Automotive Ethernet, UDS)
• Experience with device drivers (e.g., WiFi, Bluetooth), microcontroller peripherals (ADC, GPIO, PWM, SPI), or sensors and signal processing

Benefits:

• A $5,000 pre-tax commute/relocation stipend for eligible candidates living 50+ miles away.
• Develop skills that will give you a significant edge in your future career pursuits.