Embedded Software Engineer-Audio
Ford Motor13 hours ago
Dearborn, MI, USAMid Level
H1B sponsor
Base Salary
$84k - $166k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop and integrate Android platform audio software, including custom AOSP framework modifications and Ford-specific SDK components.
- Design and implement Android Audio HAL, Audio Policy, and Linux Kernel audio driver interfaces such as ALSA/ASoC.
- Develop audio solutions for virtualized and multi-OS environments involving QNX, Automotive Linux, and related real-time operating systems.
- Collaborate with architects, software teams, test teams, automation stakeholders, and technology partners on Ford infotainment audio solutions.
- Perform code reviews, design discussions, documentation, root cause analysis, and defect and integration troubleshooting.
- Optimize boot-up performance, system responsiveness, resource usage, audio quality, and system 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 frameworks, media application development, Android System Services, audio focus management, or related embedded audio components.
- At least one year of experience with in-vehicle signaling mechanisms such as CAN or Ethernet.
- Preferred experience with Android Audio HAL development, Audio Policy, ALSA/ASoC, Linux audio integration, hypervisor-based virtualization, QNX, Automotive Linux, or equivalent embedded environments.
- Preferred working knowledge of the Android OS stack, including HAL, VHAL, Android System Applications and Services, and Android Framework layers.
- Preferred exposure to audio transport standards such as A2B or EAVB and to AI prompt engineering for software development workflows.
- 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 ramp-up programs, subsidized backup childcare, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility treatments, and other family-building benefits.
- Employee and family vehicle discounts 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.