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[/company/efds](/company/efds)[Ford Global](/company/efds)
# Staff Diagnostics and Embedded Cyber Security Engineer at Ford Global

Department: PD Operations and Quality

Compensation

$150,200 – $283,500/yr

**Setup**
: Hybrid

**Location**
: Palo Alto, California

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: staff+

**Posted**
: Sep 14, 2026

## Description

Ford is hiring a Staff Embedded Software Engineer for its Model E Platform Architecture Engineering team to design and develop software for a microcontroller-based vehicle infotainment platform. The role covers vehicle access, networking, power management, diagnostics, tooling, integration, and field software analysis across complex electric-vehicle systems. Candidates need a relevant bachelor’s degree, at least 10 years of software engineering experience, embedded-systems development experience, and programming experience in C, C++, and Python, with RTOS, Linux, and concurrent-systems experience. The position is hybrid, requires onsite work four or more days per week, and offers a base salary of $150,200-$283,500 with visa sponsorship available.

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