Job Description

Job Description

Augmented Reality Research Engineer

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 our Research & Advanced Engineering team, we're curating a team as multifaceted as the challenges we tackle — ranging from state-of-the-art technologies and sensors to advanced algorithms. We're in pursuit of an Innovative Technology Specialist with a talent for addressing the unique challenges of creating in-vehicle augmented reality experiences. If you're passionate about leveraging your unique skill set to contribute to a team where every member makes a difference, Ford welcomes you to help shape the journey ahead.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

• Prototype augmented reality experiences that raise driver awareness and intuition about the world around them – and (crucially) the algorithms required to unleash these experiences
• Feed the production pipeline as solutions mature, collaborating with the production teams to get new features into the hands of customers
• Work with cutting edge technology and state-of-the-art sensors
• Influence Ford’s strategic roadmap
• Work with some of the top talent in the industry spanning cross-functional teams: R&A, User Experience (UX/HMI), Safety (ADAS), production software, multiple hardware teams and vehicle program
  
  
  

Qualifications

You'll have...

• Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field
• 1+ years in augmented reality solutions or ADAS (specifically with pose and/or localization, data sensor fusion, computer vision, OpenGL-based visualization)
• 1+ years’ experience working with data structures and algorithms supporting sensor fusion
• 2+ years’ experience in modern C++ to solve complex algorithms (exposure to Qt development a plus)
  
  
  

Even better, you may have...

• Master’s degree in computer engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field
• Comfortable leveraging Python to quickly narrow problem domains to specific solutions and gain insights
• Domain knowledge in Advance Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) sensors/data/algorithms
• Software development experience working in an embedded/mobile environment
• Experience with 3D graphics/animations/shader development
• Expertise in Linux system administration, capable of configuring autostart procedures, optimizing service performance, and maintaining robust network configurations
• Demonstrable relevant code in a GitHub repo
  
  
  

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 changemaker, 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.
  
  
  

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:

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Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

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