Embedded Software Engineer-Audio
About The Position
This position serves as an Embedded Software Engineer for Audio Management frameworks within Ford’s next-generation infotainment products. The engineer contributes to the design, development, integration, and validation of audio software features across the software life cycle, working with domain architects, senior engineers, and distributed software teams to deliver reliable, scalable, high-quality audio solutions for Ford infotainment platforms. The role develops and integrates software for the Android audio domain, including custom AOSP framework modifications and Ford-specific SDK platform components. It contributes to Android Audio HAL, Audio Policy, and Linux kernel audio driver interfaces on automotive System-on-Chip platforms, and supports audio quality improvements with partner, test, and automation teams. The position also contributes to audio solutions in virtualized or multi-OS environments and participates in design discussions, code reviews, documentation, defect analysis, and performance optimization. The position is hybrid and requires onsite presence four or more days per week. The stated salary range is $84,480–$166,200, with final salary grade and base salary determined according to candidate skills and experience, job scope, responsibility, and market value. Visa sponsorship is available. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Three or more years of software development experience on Android AOSP using C++/Java/Kotlin or related languages for automotive, embedded, mobile, or consumer electronics platforms.
- Two or more years of experience with the Android audio framework, media application development, Android System Services, audio focus management, or related embedded audio software components.
- One or more years of experience with in-vehicle signaling mechanisms such as CAN, Ethernet, or related automotive communication technologies.
- Willingness to work a hybrid schedule requiring in-office presence for four or more days per week.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science.
- Experience with Android Audio HAL development, Audio Policy, or Linux audio integration such as ALSA/ASoC.
- Experience with hypervisor-based virtualization architectures, QNX, Automotive Linux, or equivalent embedded environments.
- Working knowledge of the Android OS stack, including HAL, VHAL, Android System Applications and Services, and Android Framework layers.
- Exposure to audio transport methods and standards such as A2B or EAVB.
- Exposure to AI prompt engineering to enhance software development workflows and productivity.
Responsibilities
- Develop and integrate Android audio-domain software, including custom AOSP framework modifications and Ford-specific SDK platform components.
- Contribute to the design and implementation of Android Audio HAL (HIDL/AIDL), Audio Policy, and Linux kernel audio driver interfaces such as ALSA/ASoC on automotive System-on-Chip platforms.
- Support end-to-end audio quality improvements in collaboration with partner teams, test teams, and automation stakeholders.
- Participate in audio solution development for virtualized or multi-OS environments, including integration with QNX, Automotive Linux, or related real-time operating system components.
- Contribute to code reviews, design discussions, documentation, and engineering best practices.
- Collaborate with domain architects and technology partners to develop solutions for the Ford Infotainment System audio platform.
- Perform root cause analysis for software defects, integration issues, and system stability concerns.
- Participate in optimization of boot-up performance, system responsiveness, and resource usage.
Benefits
- Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, and subsidized backup childcare.
- Family-building benefits, including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments.
- Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases.
- Tuition assistance.
- Employee resource groups.
- Paid time off for individual and team community service.
- 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
