Staff Android Framework Engineer - GNSS HAL & Energy HAL
About The Position
We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? Ford's Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company's vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You'll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams. In this position... This position will focus on designing and implementing core components of the Android framework, enhancing the performance, reliability, and security of our IVI platform. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of Android's architecture and will thrive in a collaborative environment.
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.
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.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
