Embedded Software Engineer-Audio
Ford Motor13 hours ago
Dearborn, MI, USAMid Level
H1B sponsor
Base Salary
$84k - $166k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop and integrate Android AOSP audio software, custom framework modifications, and Ford-specific SDK platform components.
- Implement and support Android Audio HAL using HIDL/AIDL, Audio Policy, and Linux audio driver interfaces such as ALSA/ASoC.
- Develop audio solutions across virtualized and multi-OS environments, including QNX and Automotive Linux.
- Collaborate with architects, engineers, partner teams, test teams, and automation stakeholders on audio quality and platform delivery.
- Perform code reviews, design discussions, documentation, root cause analysis, and defect and integration troubleshooting.
- Optimize boot-up performance, system responsiveness, resource usage, and overall infotainment audio stability.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- At least three years of software development experience on Android AOSP using C++, Java, Kotlin, or related languages.
- At least two years of experience with Android audio framework, media application development, Android System Services, audio focus management, or related embedded audio software.
- At least one year of experience with in-vehicle signaling mechanisms such as CAN or Ethernet.
- Preferred experience with Android Audio HAL, Audio Policy, ALSA/ASoC, QNX, Automotive Linux, hypervisor-based virtualization, Android OS layers, A2B, or EAVB.
- A master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science is preferred.
- Exposure to AI prompt engineering for software development workflows is preferred.
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Benefits
- Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent programs, subsidized backup childcare, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, and fertility benefits.
- Vehicle discount programs for employees and family members and management leases.
- Tuition assistance and active employee resource groups.
- Paid time off for community service, paid holidays including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day, and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
- Hybrid work arrangement requiring in-office presence four or more days per week.
About Ford Motor
Ford Motor Company designs, manufactures, and sells cars, trucks, SUVs, and commercial vehicles for consumers and businesses, and provides financing through Ford Credit. A public company headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan and listed on the NYSE, it operates globally under the Ford and Lincoln brands, including electric and connected vehicles such as the F‑150 Lightning and Mustang Mach‑E. Founded in 1903, it also offers software-driven fleet, mobility, and aftersales services.