Staff Android Framework Developer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Parental leave

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Ford's Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team seeks an experienced Android software engineer to design and implement core Android framework components for the IVI platform. You will work across product, UX, and hardware teams to deliver reliable, high-performance services.

The role requires 8+ years in Android development, strong Java/Kotlin/C/C++, and deep Android internals knowledge. Hybrid work with on-site four days a week is available, with sponsorship and visa support.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development experience, particularly in Android development.
• Strong proficiency in Java, Kotlin, and C/C++; Rust is a plus.
• Deep understanding of Android OS internals, lifecycle management, services, and IPC (Binder).
• Experience developing and integrating hardware abstraction layers (HAL) for HW-SW communication.
• Familiarity with Android Interface Definition Language (AIDL) for IPC.
• Proficient with Agile practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to analyze and optimize system performance with a focus on user experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive 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

Java

Kotlin

C/C++

AOSP

AIDL

IPC

CI/CD

Agile

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/Software Eng

Tools

HAL development

Binder IPC

Job description

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

Ford’s Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company’s vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You’ll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.

In this position... This position will focus on designing and implementing core components of the Android framework, enhancing the performance, reliability, and security of our IVI platform. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of Android's architecture and will thrive in a collaborative environment.

What you'll do...

• 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.

You’ll have...

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent combination of relevant 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++; 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) to facilitate communication between hardware and software.
• Familiarity with Android Interface Definition Language (AIDL) for defining and managing IPC mechanisms.
• Proficient in using modern development tools and methodologies, including Agile practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proven ability to analyze and optimize system performance while considering user experience.

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• 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.

This position is a leadership level 6 and ranges from $150,200-$283,500. Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid

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