DAT In-House Perception Algorithm Engineer

Ford • Dearborn, MI

2d • $90,000 - $188,558 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow’s transportation. Do you have what it takes to make smart vehicles for a smart world? Join the Ford Product Development team. Utilizing Design Thinking & User Experience methods, you’ll work to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We’re seeking forward-thinking, laser-focused professionals with a passion for bringing innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to such advancements as autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field and 2 years of experience in the job offered or related occupation.
• 2 years of experience with Develop and integrate ADAS algorithms in C++ for embedded systems to ensure robust, real-time, and efficient performance.
• 2 years of experience with Apply machine learning and computer vision techniques to design perception-focused ADAS solutions utilizing sensors such as LiDAR, Radar, Ultrasonic (USS), and Camera.
• 2 years of experience with Conduct ADAS vehicle testing, including data logging, bench testing, and embedded board validation, ensuring algorithm reliability across diverse driving conditions.
• 2 years of experience with Perform data processing, analysis, and validation to support continuous improvement of perception and control algorithms.
• 2 years of experience with Adhere to MISRA C++ coding standards and maintain high levels of code quality, code coverage, and unit testing using the Google Test framework.
• 2 years of experience with Implement CI/CD pipelines to automate builds, testing, and deployment for embedded and software-in-the-loop environments.
• 2 years of experience with Utilize Git for version control and manage collaborative development through pull request workflows and peer code reviews.
• 2 years of experience with Develop and maintain test matrices and performance KPIs to track algorithm accuracy, efficiency, and system-level integration results.
• 2 years of experience with Utilize build tools such as CMake, ensuring reproducible builds and cross-platform integration.
• 2 years of experience with Identify, diagnose, and resolve production-level software defects while continuously improving code performance and maintainability.
• 2 years of experience with Plan, estimate, and track software development tasks in an agile environment using JIRA, driving iterative improvements and sprint deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a team responsible for the embedded software and algorithms for DAT sensing applications on the current/future DAT ECU.
• Develop and test perception algorithms and applications such as computer vision, object detection, and Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
• Assist the perception software developers in deploying applications on target hardware.
• Collaborate with Research and Advanced Engineering teams, DAT feature owners, other algorithm and function owners, and software architects to design, develop, and deliver holistic DAT sensing functions.
• Support the development/maintenance of test environments and simulation tools to support AI/ML methods within and out of the immediate team.
• Help the team and feature owners understand and break down the performance of the perception systems and applications via analytical methods and help with designing sign-off key performance indicators.
• Conduct and help validation team with root cause analysis activities.
• Work with the Ford Hardware in the Loop team to establish procedures to reduce dependence on vehicle level testing.
• Understand Feature requirements and FMEAs to develop and implement software and algorithm requirements.
• Be part of a team that delivers with Agile methodologies using established software development processes.
• Develop/support high quality documentation for perception algorithms and their design, training, validation, and testing.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level