Ford - Palo Alto, CA

posted 4 months ago

Full-time
Palo Alto, CA
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. At Ford, we are committed to building a better world together. The Advance Driver Assistance Technology (ADAS) team is at the forefront of this mission, developing state-of-the-art software and algorithms that enhance vehicle safety and performance. Our team is responsible for delivering best-in-class features such as adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, and 360 camera systems. We have also pioneered innovations like Ford's industry-first Pro Trailer Hitch Assist, securing over 60 patents in the process. This position is crucial as we seek an individual with strong expertise in self-driving technologies and robotics systems to help integrate and test prototype software functionalities on our production vehicle platforms. You will play a vital role in shipping production-level software for the next generation of Level 2 autonomous solutions within Ford's vehicle lineup. In this role, you will design and execute comprehensive test plans to validate the ADAS software modules and hardware systems. You will be responsible for integrating and deploying the ADAS software to production vehicle platforms, developing software to optimize system performance, and improving fleet infrastructure. Additionally, you will develop and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks to enhance test efficiency and coverage. Analyzing test results, identifying and diagnosing issues, and collaborating with engineering teams to resolve problems will be key aspects of your responsibilities. Staying up-to-date on the latest autonomous driving technologies and testing methodologies will also be essential as you contribute to the development of robust test processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Design and execute comprehensive test plans to validate the ADAS software modules and hardware systems.
  • Integrate and deploy the ADAS software to the production vehicle platforms.
  • Develop software to optimize the system performance and improve the fleet infrastructure.
  • Develop and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks to improve test efficiency and coverage.
  • Analyze test results, identify and diagnose issues, and collaborate with engineering teams to resolve problems.
  • Stay up-to-date on the latest autonomous driving technologies and testing methodologies, and contribute to the development of robust test processes and procedures.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related fields.
  • 1 year of software development experience using C.
  • 1 year of experience with Linux development and bash scripting.

Nice-to-haves

  • Master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or related fields, or 2 years of experience in test and integration engineering.
  • Experience with ADAS technologies i.e. autonomous driving software architecture, sensors, networking, compute hardware, control systems.
  • Experience with UDP, TCP, CAN and network routing.
  • Experience with software development tools i.e. build systems, containers, source control etc.
  • Experience with software for real-time or safety-critical systems.
  • Experience with agile software development and testing methodologies.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment.

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
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