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You will be responsible for the architectural integrity of the system, from initial requirement decomposition to final vehicle validation and field support.\n What you'll do...\np]:inline\" data-streamdown=\"list-item\">Provide technical leadership throughout the Vehicle Software Update delivery cycle, ensuring all milestones are met with high-quality engineering standards\np]:inline\" data-streamdown=\"list-item\">Own the system-level design and define the overarching architecture. 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Define and implement resolution and prevention strategies\np]:inline\" data-streamdown=\"list-item\">Facilitate and participate in Technical Design Reviews (TDRs), project meetings and high-level presentations for business and technical audiences\n You'll have...\nBachelors Degree in Electrical, Computer, or Systems Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.\nAt least 5 years of experience in system-level design within complex environments\nAt least 2 years of direct experience with software release processes for vehicles (OTA, Service or Manufacturing) or networked embedded systems\nAt least 2 years of direct experience with developer operations pipelines, software release management processes and/or embedded software deployment systems\nEven better, you may have...\nMaster's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering\nDeep familiarity with modern software development practices\nProven ability to systematically resolve complex technical issues under pressure\nUnderstanding of software engineering best practices, including coding standards, source control management (Git), build processes and full-lifecycle testing and operations\nAt least 2 years of experience with automotive communication protocols, specifically CAN and Ethernet\nYou 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!\nAs 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:\nImmediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage\nPaid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more\nFamily building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments and more\nVehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases\nTuition assistance\nEstablished and active employee resource groups\nPaid time off for individual and team community service\nGenerous vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day\nThis position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $99,600-$166,600.\nFinal determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.\nFor more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR\nVisa sponsorship is not available for this position.\nCandidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. 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