Senior Android Framework Engineer (EV/IVI)

Ford Motor Company; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 284,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a senior Android framework developer to design and implement core components of the Android framework for the IVI platform. You will enhance performance, reliability, and security while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive technical solutions.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in Android development, strong Java/Kotlin/C/C++ skills, and deep knowledge of Android OS internals and Binder IPC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent combination of 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++; Rust is a plus.
• Deep understanding of Android OS internals, lifecycle management, services, and IPC (Binder).
• Experience in developing hardware abstraction layers (HAL) and using AIDL for IPC.
• Proficient with Agile practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to analyze and optimize system performance with regard to UX.

Responsibilities

• Drive the design and development of system-level components and libraries within the Android framework.
• Build HAL, AIDL interfaces and android services
• Collaborate 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.

Skills

Android development

AOSP platforms

Java

Kotlin

C/C++

Rust (plus)

IPC (Binder)

HAL development

AIDL

CI/CD

Agile practices

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

Git

Job description

Ford Motor Company is seeking a senior Android framework developer to design and implement core components of the Android framework for the IVI platform. You will enhance performance, reliability, and security while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive technical solutions.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in Android development, strong Java/Kotlin/C/C++ skills, and deep knowledge of Android OS internals and Binder IPC.