Ford's Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is looking to deliver the company's vision of a fully electric transportation future. The SDV Platform / SuperZonal Software Chief Engineer is responsible for leading the software strategy, development, and integration of the SDV SuperZonal software for the next generation Ford vehicle software platform, ensuring delivery of high-quality, scalable, and secure software solutions.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience developing software for embedded systems.
- 5+ years of experience in software integration.
- Experience with DevOps and automated V&V.
- Proven leadership in embedded software development for automotive control modules.
- Deep understanding of AUTOSAR, BSW, and software integration.
- Experience with functional safety (ISO 26262), cybersecurity, and OTA strategies.
- Experience working within an Agile software development framework.
Responsibilities
- Define and lead the software portfolio the SDV SuperZonal , including platform and application layers.
- Partner with cross-functional teams across Body Controls software architecture, Body Controls application software, and SDV platform partner to develop, integrate and validation the SDV SuperZonal software product.
- Drive the integration of new system architectures [e.g., access & authentication, powernet] into SuperZonal, ensuring ASIL-B compliance and alignment with functional safety and cybersecurity requirements.
- Lead integration of partner CI/CD pipeline into Ford environment including modernizing interface and software architecture process.
- Coordinate with hardware teams and suppliers to ensure seamless HW/SW interface and delivery timelines.
- Represent the SDV SuperZonal team in planning activities, tech platform forums , and executive updates.
- Co-lead with partner and Body Controls software team the SDV architecture including actuator/resource, service, and application arbitration and prioritization.
Other
- Excellent leadership, communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills.
- Experience leading a team with proven collaboration with internal teams & external partners.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
- Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- This position is a leadership level 4.
