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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Technical Specialist - Vehicle Controls Tools Development & Systems - **Company:** Ford Motor Company - **Location:** Dearborn, MI, United States - **Salary:** $132,800.0 - $180,800.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Windows, JIRA, Bash Shell, Unix, Configuration Management, Databases, Computer Engineering, Daemon Tools, Data Structures, GNU Debuggers, Graphical User Interface, Instant Messaging Technology, Inter-Process Communication, PostgreSQL, Microsoft PowerPoint, Software Tools, Simple Data Format, SQL Databases, Enterprise Software Applications, Build Management, Information Technology, Network Server - **Published:** August 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/usea0addc6e206d52b955ce57ff685779b/eaa ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field * In-depth experience with the C-language, in support of an embedded control systems environment. * Must have in-depth and working experience with C language data structures, struct, union, pointers, bit manipulation techniques, file read/write, hash tables, recursion, and recursive decent parsing. * In-depth experience developing applications in a Unix environment, including make-files, gdb, bash, editing, setuid, and process fork. * In-Depth experience developing Graphical User Interfaces in a Unix environment, using X-windows and Motif. * Working experience with Postgres database, table record creation, and SQL. * In-depth experience with TCP/IP Sockets, creating Daemons, inter-process communication, semaphores, file locking. * Working experience of Code Configuration Management, Jira Issue Management. Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint. * Excellent oral and written communication skills. * Excellent organizational skills. Preferred Qualifications: * Working knowledge of industry standard file formats including ASAM e.V A2L, Intel H32, Motorola S-records. * Knowledge of GTK+, Wayland, Builder Xcessory * Knowledge of control system software and calibration development including ATI/Vision, ETAS/Inca., + $132,800-180,800 per year Job Category: PD Operations and Quality Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent Job Description: In this role you will be co-leading the design, implementation, testing… ## Description In this role you will be co-leading the design, implementation, testing, documentation, and support of software changes to Ford-developed control systems tools under the direction of the Vehicle Controls Tools Technical Specialist. Responsibilities include: * Design, develop, code, and test planned changes to software tools along-side with the Vehicle Controls Tools Technical Specialist. * Follow company policies and local change control process to bring approved changes to resolution. * Provide user support across the globe using phone, email, Instant Messaging, and 1/1 interactions. Includes in-house tools for powertrain controls planning, software build and release, calibration management, and calibration release tools. * Provide user account creation, maintenance, and access controls in user-interfacing tools. * Co-lead conformance and upgrades of existing Powertrain Controls Servers and Company required software to Enterprise Technologies standards. * Participate in the development and delivery of training material to world-wide Ford community. * Partner with Enterprise Technology as architect/product owner to leverage additional resources. * Document changes in the appropriate user manuals and other media. * Participate in User Forum meetings. ## Related Videos - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Node and Package Security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2138-wearedevelopers-live-node-and-package-security) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Agile work at CARIAD – Creating a customer web application for controlling the vehicle ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/200-agile-work-at-cariad-creating-a-customer-web-application-for-controlling-the-vehicle) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) - [Car's are Technology on Wheels - Impact of Software and IT Competence in Automotive](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/780-car-s-are-technology-on-wheels-impact-of-software-and-it-competence-in-automotive) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know)