Senior Staff Android Framework Engineer - Settings HAL - VSDS Bridge

Ford • Palo Alto, CA

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About The Position

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. Established and active employee resource groups

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• familiarity with Rust is a plus

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees