Embedded Software Engineer-Audio

Ford • Dearborn, MI

22h • $84,480 - $166,200 • Hybrid

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 throughout the software life cycle, working with domain architects, senior engineers, distributed software teams, and technology partners to deliver reliable, scalable, high-quality audio solutions for Ford infotainment platforms.

The role develops and integrates Android platform audio software, including custom AOSP framework modifications and Ford-specific SDK platform components. It contributes to Android Audio HAL, Audio Policy, Linux Kernel audio driver interfaces such as ALSA/ASoC, and audio solutions in virtualized or multi-OS environments. The engineer also supports audio quality improvement, defect analysis, system optimization, code reviews, design discussions, documentation, and engineering best practices.

The position is hybrid and requires in-office presence four or more days per week. Ford describes its salary grade as 6–8, with a salary range of $84,480–$166,200; final grade and salary depend on 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, with eligibility verified at hire.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Three or more years of experience in software development on Android AOSP using C++/Java/Kotlin or related languages for automotive, embedded, mobile, or consumer electronic platforms.
• Two or more years of experience with 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.
• Must be willing to work on 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 working 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 software for the Android platform audio domain, 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 by working 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 to support high-quality software delivery.
• 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, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level