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Ford employs approximately 6,500 people in Canada, while an additional 20,000 people are employed in the approximately 430 Ford and Ford-Lincoln dealerships across the country. For more information on Ford Careers, please visit www.careers.ford.com.\nProduct Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!\nIn this position...\nIn this role, you will have the opportunity to work on software development for various next generation connected Ford vehicles. Connected vehicles are the new norm in the automotive industry and you will be part of the team that delivers the core of those capabilities. We are looking for candidates who strive in a fast-paced dynamic environment. You will be part of a growing team that thrives on open communications, empowerment, innovation, teamwork, and customer success. The Ford Connectivity Platform team is composed of highly skilled individuals who are comfortable working in a fast paced and technically challenging environment. Members are involved in the development of software for our next generation automotive, with emphasis on middleware application development that connect various Ford Electronic Control Units together.\nWhat you'll do...\nThe primary responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:\nWork in Agile SW development environment to support software system integration using modern Automotive standards and technologies.\nDesign, implement, debug, test and maintain software features using C++.\nSupport development and improvement of integration tools using python.\nCoordinate, integrate, and test operating system and software components being updated by internal and external teams and vendors.\nPerform manual test to assist software development.\nShare ideas for innovation and process improvements.\nUtilize AI tools to accelerate ideation, development, and test project phases.\n You'll have...\nEducation: Bachelor's Degree in computer science, computer engineering or electrical Engineering or related field of study.\nExperience:\n5+ years' experience with Embedded C++ development.\n2+ years' experience with software development and work through the development lifecycle.\n2+ years' experience with QNX, WindRiver Linux, and/or Qualcomm Linux embedded systems.\nEven better, you may have...\nAbility to work in a multi-site team environment where self-driven and self-motivated capabilities are key initiatives.\nWorking knowledge of AUTOSAR, CAN technologies, automotive diagnostic protocols.\nProactive and interested in learning new tools and technologies.\nExperience with build system (Jenkins), source control system (GitHub), and defect tracking system (JIRA).\nExperience with git source control management, VSCode or similar integrated development environment, and Docker.\nExperience with embedded software integration.\nTCP/IP understanding and examination.(WireShark)\nMQTT and service-oriented architecture.\nExperience using AI agents effectively for triage, design, and development.\nProven ability for troubleshooting and problem solving.\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills.\nThis posting is for an existing vacancy within our team.\nThe expected annual salary range for this Ford of Canada position is $96,000.00 - $146,000.00 and individuals may be eligible to participate in our Annual Compensation bonus program.\nWe thank all candidates for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.\nSuccessful 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.\nFord 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.\nCandidates for this position must be legally entitled to work in Canada. 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