Senior Android Framework Engineer: HAL, AIDL & IPC

Ford; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 167,200 - 316,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Parental leave

Family building benefits

Vehicle discount

Tuition assistance

Employee resource groups

Community service PTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

Ford is seeking a senior Android framework engineer to design and implement core components within the Android platform for its EVDD teams. You will contribute to performance, reliability, and security of the IVI stack and collaborate with product, UX, and hardware teams to define technical solutions.

The role emphasizes leadership at level 5 with strong Google/Android OS expertise, HAL integration, and IPC mechanisms. Hybrid work model, competitive salary range, visa sponsorship available.

Qualifications

• 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).
• Familiarity with AIDL for IPC mechanisms.
• Proficient in Agile practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proven ability to analyze and optimize system performance with focus on user experience.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Android development

AOSP-based platforms

Java

Kotlin

C/C++

Rust

Android OS internals

Binder IPC

AIDL

HAL integration

Agile / CI-CD

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS / Software Engineering

Tools

CI/CD tools

Job description

Ford is seeking a senior Android framework engineer to design and implement core components within the Android platform for its EVDD teams. You will contribute to performance, reliability, and security of the IVI stack and collaborate with product, UX, and hardware teams to define technical solutions.

The role emphasizes leadership at level 5 with strong Google/Android OS expertise, HAL integration, and IPC mechanisms. Hybrid work model, competitive salary range, visa sponsorship available.