Vehicle Infotainment Software Design & Release Engineer

Responsibilities

• Initiate JIRA tickets and interface with the IVI software product owners/developers for resolution of issues, ensuring timing supports program milestones.
• Perform initial triage analysis of bug reports, logs, and CAN data to expedite issue resolution.
• Serve as IVI feature expert on program‑specific content, feature operations, and end‑of‑life (EOL) configurations.
• Drive resolution of software‑related issues and collaborate with cross‑functional teams on root cause.
• Provide onsite plant support for functional audits and EOL issue resolution; gather data and lead troubleshooting and analysis of all IVI software issues.
• Manage onsite IVI loose stock and vehicle‑on‑wheels software reflashes to support builds at the plant.
• Manage module software pedigree and deliveries from build to print supplier to support program build timing.
• Champion software release documentation and approvals for IVI software‑driven changes.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical or Computer Software).
• 3+ years of Electronics Module Software Design & Release Engineer experience;
  Ford experience a plus.
• Experience with module hardware or software release processes.
• End‑of‑life module configuration and DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Code) issue resolution experience.

• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment with cross‑functional global teams.
• Working knowledge of engineering software management tools including JIRA, VSEM, SMPSN, and SWAD databases.
• Vehicle‑level testing and software validation experience.
• Experience interfacing with fleet issues and troubleshooting vehicles; IVI background a plus.
• Excellent analysis and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with automotive networks such as Value‑CAN, Vehicle Spy, and CANalyzer.
• Experience with software re‑flash tools/processes.
• Excellent project management and communication skills.
• Experience with Ford project management tools FEDE‑BOM, FEDE‑DV, WERS, and CDRs.
• Cost analysis skills beneficial.
• Periodic travel to different plants across North America for launch support.
• Experience with automotive technologies such as Bluetooth, USB, Wi‑Fi, Apple Car Play, Android Auto, and/or voice recognition.

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new‑parent ramp‑up programs, and subsidized backup child‑care.
• Family‑building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, 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.
• Generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
• Paid time off and option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 7‑8.

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