Infotainment Software Developer – User Interface (HMI) & APP

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow’s transportation. Do you have what it takes to make smart vehicles for a smart world? Join the Ford Product Development team. Utilizing Design Thinking & User Experience methods, you’ll work to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We’re seeking forward-thinking, laser-focused professionals with a passion for bringing innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to such advancements as autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering or a related field and 2 years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation.
• 2 years of experience with each of the following skills is required: Develop embedded middleware services, interfaces, and multithreaded solutions in C++.
• 1 year of experience with each of the following skills is required: Create application user interfaces using QML/Qt.
• 1 year of experience with each of the following skills is required: Debugging skills for embedded platforms, with emphasis on middleware software stacks.

Responsibilities

• Develop C/C++ application layer software for Ford’s SYNC infotainment system.
• Develop Java/Kotlin application and background services software for Ford’s SYNC infotainment system.
• Investigate and resolve issues in Android OS Framework.
• Implement graphical user-interfaces using QML / Qt Quick.
• Integrate APIs / SDKs that provide services for: media, phone, navigation, and speech recognition.
• Integrate support for mobile devices: Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and SmartDeviceLink / AppLink.
• Participate in system design, documentation, and testing to deliver a best-in-class infotainment system.
• Analyze, root cause, and provide fixes for defects found in all stages of development.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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