Software & Embedded Engineering (Talent Pipeline) - Early Career Program, Advanced EV
Ford Motor Company
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- Location
- Palo Alto, CA
- Job type
- Internship
- Posted
- Oct 12
- 5 days ago
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About the company
Ford Motor Company
Automotive · 10,001+ employees
What you'll do
- Experience with embedded Linux, middleware, Rust, or real-time embedded C
- Experience with automotive communication protocols and diagnostics (CAN, CAN-FD, LIN, Automotive Ethernet, UDS)
- Experience with device drivers (e.g., WiFi, Bluetooth), microcontroller peripherals (ADC, GPIO, PWM, SPI), or sensors and signal processing
- Experience with Human-Machine Interface (HMI) development or Software (SW) System Integration
- Experience with cloud software, Git, Linux, CI/CD, containers, or automated testing
- Familiarity with HIL or simulation tools (dSPACE, NI, Vector CANoe/CANalyzer/CANape, ecu.test)
- Knowledge of control theory or vehicle dynamics, or experience with thermal systems
- Experience using data or fleet data to drive 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
What you need
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechanical or Automotive Engineering, or a related field<br>Coursework, project, or internship experience in programming. Examples include C/C++, Rust, Python, Java, or MATLAB/Simulink
- Strong fundamentals in software, embedded systems, or controls. Examples include data structures, algorithms, operating systems, and 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 6-month program
- Some roles may require travel to test locations, or a valid driver's license for vehicle testing. This will be confirmed during selection.
- Experience with embedded Linux, Rust, or real-time embedded C
- Experience with automotive communication protocols and diagnostics (CAN, CAN-FD, LIN, Automotive Ethernet, UDS)
- Familiarity with HIL or simulation tools (dSPACE, NI, Vector CANoe/CANalyzer/CANape, ecu.test)
- Experience with Git, Linux, CI/CD, containers, or automated testing
- Knowledge of microcontroller peripherals (ADC, GPIO, PWM, SPI) or sensors and signal processing
- Knowledge of control theory or vehicle dynamics, or experience with thermal systems
- Experience using data or fleet data to drive engineering decisions Student-team or project experience, such as Formula SAE, robotics, IoT, or personal projects
- <p>Comfort using AI-assisted coding tools responsibly in a learning-focused workflow</p><p><strong>If you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!</strong></p>
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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?