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Ford Pro · 18 hours ago

Staff Application Software Engineer

3251 Hillview Ave, Palo Alto, CA, 94304, US

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

5+ years exp

Ford Pro is seeking an experienced embedded software engineer to develop automotive software solutions and embedded software modules for vehicles. The role involves leading architectural design, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring the efficiency and scalability of software solutions.

AutomotiveFleet ManagementSoftware

H1B Sponsored

Responsibilities

Lead the architectural design of complex embedded software solutions, bridging the gap between hardware, low-level software, and high-level applications

Architect and implement scalable software modules across diverse ecosystems including Embedded Linux, Android, and Cloud-connected platforms

Drive the strategy and execution of high-performance Embedded Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs), ensuring seamless interaction between backend logic and visual elements

Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the definition of objectives, scopes, timelines, milestones, and deliverables

Develop automatic validation strategies, ensure proper code coverage, and validate new software modules on prototyping vehicle platforms

Act as a technical bridge, coordinating with system owners on planning, implementation approaches, and maintaining software solutions

Analyze and enhance the efficiency, stability, and scalability of multi-layered

Qualification

Embedded software developmentSoftware architectureKotlin programmingC/C++ programmingEmbedded LinuxAndroid developmentCloud integrationGUI developmentCI/CD familiarityDocumentation skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in software engineering, computer science, or a related field, or a combination of education and equivalent experience

5+ years of professional software development experience

Proven experience in software architecture, including design patterns, system modeling, and interface definition

Demonstrated cross-domain experience spanning at least two of the following areas: Android (AOSP/HAL), Embedded Linux, GUI development (Qt/Android Views), or Cloud integration (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Expert-level programming experience in Kotlin and C or C++

Experience in hands-on development and troubleshooting of embedded systems

Experience with asynchronous IP communication

Familiarity with continuous development (CI/CD) and modern software development processes

Strong documentation, writing, and communication skills

Preferred

Deep understanding of Android framework layers and HAL integration

Experience in developing video streaming solutions, including: Video streaming protocols such as RTP, RTSP. Video encoding/compression such as H.264, H.265

Experience in automotive software engineering