Ford Motor Company · 11 hours ago
Senior Staff Android Framework Engineer - Settings HAL - VSDS Bridge
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$163K/yr - $309K/yr
8+ years expFord Motor Company is dedicated to delivering a fully electric transportation future through its Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team. The role focuses on designing and implementing core components of the Android framework to enhance the performance, reliability, and security of the IVI platform.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Drive the design and development of system-level components and libraries within the Android framework
Build HAL, AIDL interfaces and android services
Work closely with product managers, UX designers, and hardware teams to gather requirements and define technical solutions
Analyze performance bottlenecks and troubleshoot system issues, ensuring high efficiency and user satisfaction
Conduct thorough code reviews and ensure adherence to best coding practices and high-quality standards
Maintain comprehensive documentation covering architecture, workflows, and technical specifications
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
8+ years of software development experience, particularly in Android development and AOSP-based platforms
Strong expertise in Java, Kotlin, and C/C++; familiarity with Rust is a plus
Deep understanding of Android OS internals, lifecycle management, services, and IPC methods (Binder)
Proven experience in developing and integrating hardware abstraction layers (HAL) to facilitate communication between hardware and software
Familiarity with Android Interface Definition Language (AIDL) for defining and managing IPC mechanisms
Proficient in using modern development tools and methodologies, including Agile practices and CI/CD pipelines
Proven ability to analyze and optimize system performance while considering user experience
Benefits
Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, 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.
Company
Ford Motor Company
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