Job TitleJoin Ford's Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team to help build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.ResponsibilitiesWhat you'll do...Drive the design and development of system-level components and libraries within the Android framework.Build HAL, AIDL interfaces and android servicesWork 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.QualificationsYou'll have...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.This position is a leadership level 5 and ranges from $167,200-$316,600. Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.Visa sponsorship is available for this position. Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.This position is hybrid.
Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.Job InfoJob Identification 64398Job Category PD Operations and QualityJob Schedule Full timeLocations 3210 Porter Dr, Palo Alto, CA, 94304, US (Hybrid)