Software Engineer, Robotics Systems

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

In the Ford Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) program, Ford's team designs and develops functional models and hardware that provide best-in-class performance for features like adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, cross traffic alert, active park assist and 360 camera systems. The ADAS team develops and delivers software for advanced features that make use of machine learning and artificial intelligence in support of features such as Blue Cruise, Pro Trailer Backup Assist, and Pro Trailer Hitch Assist.

In this position…

We are seeking a software engineer who has a strong grasp of robotics, localization, and mapping and who wants to develop and ship production level software to the next generation Level 2 autonomous solutions within Ford's vehicle lineup.

What you'll do...

• Build algorithms from design, prototyping, testing, deployment, to productization.

• Contribute to a robust and scalable C++ codebase with state-of-the-art practices.

• Mentor others in software and algorithm engineering domains.

• Propose and prototype novel methods for localization, pose metrics and other related topics.

• Present designs, challenges, implementation details and results during periodic reviews and technical interchange meetings.

• Develop tools to eliminate repeated tasks.

You'll have…

• Master's PhD in Computer Science or equivalent fields.
• 5+ years C++ development experience.
• 2+ years of development experience with localization fundamentals like Bayesian filtering, SLAM, ICP and other related topics.
• 2+ years of experience of working with hardware and robotic platforms.

You 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!

As 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 change maker, 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:

• 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

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

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We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? In the Ford Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) program, Ford's team designs and develops functional models and hardware that provide best-in-class performance for features like adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, cross traffic alert, active park assist and 360 camera systems. The ADAS team develops and delivers software for advanced features that make use of machine learning and artificial intelligence in support of features such as Blue Cruise, Pro Trailer Backup Assist, and Pro Trailer Hitch Assist.

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