Software & Embedded Engineering (Talent Pipeline) - Early Career Program, Advanced EV
About The Position
Ford Motor Company is recruiting for a talent pipeline of early-career candidates for its Advanced EV Development (ADVEV) and Electric Vehicle software teams. Participants join a six-month program, which may be shorter in some cases, and are matched to a team and project based on their skills and interests. The program offers hands-on experience working with engineering, design, and software teams on electric vehicle technologies, including batteries, charging, and recycling. Specific team and project assignments are confirmed during selection. The program is based in Palo Alto, California; Long Beach, California; or Dearborn, Michigan. Participants must be available for the full program and may be required to work onsite four or more days per week. Start dates may be as early as March 2027. Some roles may involve travel to test locations or require a valid driver's license for vehicle testing; these requirements will be confirmed during selection. This is a learning-focused opportunity to contribute to software and embedded engineering work, collaborate across disciplines, and develop skills for a future engineering career. A $5,000 pre-tax commute or relocation stipend may be available to eligible candidates who live more than 50 miles from a local office and are assigned to an eligible team. Visa sponsorship is not available; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
- Coursework, project, or internship experience in programming, such as C/C++, Rust, Python, Java, or MATLAB/Simulink.
- Strong fundamentals in software, embedded systems, or controls, such as data structures, algorithms, operating systems, or 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 six-month program.
- Some roles may require travel to test locations or a valid driver's license for vehicle testing; requirements will be confirmed during selection.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with embedded Linux, middleware, Rust, or real-time embedded C.
- Experience with automotive communication protocols and diagnostics, including CAN, CAN-FD, LIN, Automotive Ethernet, or UDS.
- Experience with device drivers such as WiFi or Bluetooth; microcontroller peripherals such as ADC, GPIO, PWM, or SPI; or sensors and signal processing.
- Experience with Human-Machine Interface (HMI) development or software system integration.
- Experience with cloud software, Git, Linux, CI/CD, containers, or automated testing.
- Familiarity with HIL or simulation tools such as dSPACE, NI, Vector CANoe/CANalyzer/CANape, or ecu.test.
- Knowledge of control theory or vehicle dynamics, or experience with thermal systems.
- Experience using data or fleet data to guide engineering decisions.
- Student-team or project experience, such as Formula SAE, robotics, IoT, or personal projects.
- Comfort using AI-assisted coding tools responsibly in a learning-focused workflow.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and debug production-quality software, including 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 in an agile team with software, firmware, electrical, mechanical, controls, and systems engineers.
- Document work and share results with the team.
Benefits
- Eligible candidates living more than 50 miles from a local office and assigned to an eligible team may receive a $5,000 pre-tax commute or relocation stipend.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
