Ford Motor Company · 1 day ago
Sr. Staff Android Application Engineer
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
5+ years expFord Motor Company is dedicated to building a better world through innovative electric vehicle technologies. They are seeking a Senior Android Application Engineer to lead the development of In-Vehicle Infotainment systems for their new line of Electric Vehicles, focusing on creating an exceptional user experience and mentoring junior engineers.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Lead and manage a high-performing Android engineering team responsible for the development of IVI systems for a transformative new line of Electric Vehicles
Oversee the design, architecture, and implementation of Android Automotive-based solutions to deliver an exceptional user experience
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware, software, UX/UI, and quality assurance, to integrate Android systems with Ford’s EV ecosystem
Define and drive the technical strategy and roadmap for IVI system development, ensuring alignment with Ford's long-term goals and vision for electric vehicles
Provide mentorship and career development opportunities to engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence
Manage project timelines, priorities, and resources to ensure successful, on-time delivery of IVI solutions
Drive continuous improvement in Android development practices, tools, and processes to enhance productivity and software quality
Champion best practices in software development, including code quality, security, and performance optimization
Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in Android development and automotive technology, and apply this knowledge to push the boundaries of innovation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or better in software engineering, computer science or a related field or a combination of education and equivalent experience
5+ years of software development experience
3+ years of Android Automotive application software development experience
Proven experience leading engineering teams, preferably in automotive or consumer electronics
Strong expertise in Android Automotive application development, architecture, and performance optimization
Deep understanding of In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) systems and automotive technologies
Experience with cross-functional collaboration, including hardware, software, and UX/UI teams
Excellent leadership, mentoring, and communication skills
Strong problem-solving abilities and a results-driven mindset
Familiar with embedded application development
Strong understanding of Objected oriented programming, data structure, Algorithms
Strong documentation, writing, and communications skills
Preferred
A Masters degree in software engineering, computer science or a related field or a combination of education and equivalent experience
Experience with Android Automotive VHAL development
Familiarity with cross-platform frameworks such as React and Flutter
Experience with CarPlay, Android Auto
Experience in developing video streaming solutions using protocols and encoding standards such as RTP, RTSP, H.264, H.265
Experience with camera-related automotive software, including ISPs, regulated rear-view camera displays and perception-based event detection
Experience with automotive standards, regulations, and quality assurance processes
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
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