Embedded Controls Engineer, Body Controls
Ford
Palo Alto, CA · Posted November 6, 2026
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November 2026
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About the job
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Embedded Controls Software Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in embedded development supporting complex, dist