Staff Software Engineer - Android

Ford Model E Platform Architecture Engineering is looking for a Staff embedded software engineer. In this role you will be responsible for the development of automotive software solutions and embedded software modules for electric vehicles developed by Ford.

You will be expected to pivot quickly on new ideas. Failing fast will be normal.

What you’ll do...

• Lead the successful development of next generation software components for electric vehicles.



• Work with architects, engineers and other technical specialists to design an integrated solution.



• Partner with cross functional teams to define objectives, scopes, timelines, milestones, deliverables.



• Coordinate with system owners with planning, implementation approaches, testing, documenting, and maintain solutions for cloud, on premise, and hybrid services, systems or subsystems using defined processes and tools.



• Analyze and enhance efficiency, stability, and scalability of systems.



• Integrate solutions with existing embedded systems components.



• Interface with hardware design team.



• Provide post-production escalation support.



• Participate in software and hardware design reviews.



• Integrate and test new software builds on prototyping vehicle platforms.



• Deliver artifacts to OTA and program teams for incorporation into production releases.



• Develop regression tests and ensure proper code coverage for release software.

You'll have...

• B.S. in Electrical, Computer Engineering or Computer Science or Relevant Work Experience.



• 10+ years proven working experience in software engineering.



• Experience in hands-on development and troubleshooting of embedded systems.



• Development experience with Android apps, services, and NDK.



• Programming experience in C, C++ and Java/Kotlin.



• Experience in Android or Linux platform development.



• Strong documentation, writing, and communications skills.



• Must be willing to learn and dive into unknow areas.

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!

Even better, you may have...

• M.S. in Electrical, Computer Engineering or Computer Science.



• Previous experience with Android Auto or Apple CarPlay development or similar.



• Programming experience in Rust.



• Experience negotiating with hardware and or software vendors.



• Experience working with any of the following technologies: Automotive Grade Linux, QNX, Media playback (H264/H265/AAC), Display Compositors, Linux device drivers.

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 change maker, 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:

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

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