Ford Motor Company

Lead Android Engineer

Ford Motor Company

full-time

Posted on:

Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • California

Visit company website
✨ AI Apply
Manual Apply

Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

AndroidFlutterReact

About the role

  • Lead and manage a high-performing Android engineering team responsible for the development of IVI systems for a transformative new line of Electric Vehicles
  • Oversee the design, architecture, and implementation of Android Automotive-based solutions to deliver an exceptional user experience
  • Design, architect, and implement Android Automotive applications to create a seamless, intuitive, and connected user experience for Ford’s next-generation vehicles
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware, software, UX/UI, and quality assurance, to integrate Android systems with Ford’s EV ecosystem
  • Define and drive the technical strategy and roadmap for IVI system development, ensuring alignment with Ford's long-term goals and vision for electric vehicles
  • Provide mentorship and career development opportunities to engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence
  • Manage project timelines, priorities, and resources to ensure successful, on-time delivery of IVI solutions
  • Drive continuous improvement in Android development practices, tools, and processes to enhance productivity and software quality
  • Champion best practices in software development, including code quality, security, and performance optimization
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in Android development and automotive technology and apply this knowledge to innovate
  • Help define project timelines and collaborate closely with other teams to ensure successful integration of Android systems
  • Opportunity to grow into an engineering management role
  • Onsite work of up to four days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or better in software engineering, computer science or a related field or a combination of education and equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of software development experience
  • 3+ years of Android Automotive application software development experience
  • Proven experience leading engineering teams, preferably in automotive or consumer electronics
  • Strong expertise in Android Automotive application development, architecture, and performance optimization
  • Deep understanding of In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) systems and automotive technologies
  • Experience with cross-functional collaboration, including hardware, software, and UX/UI teams
  • Excellent leadership, mentoring, and communication skills
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and a results-driven mindset
  • Familiar with embedded application development
  • Strong understanding of Objected oriented programming, data structure, Algorithms
  • Strong documentation, writing, and communications skills
  • Visa sponsorship available; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States (verification required at hire)
  • (Optional) Masters degree in software engineering, computer science or related field
  • (Optional) Experience with Android Automotive VHAL development
  • (Optional) Familiarity with cross-platform frameworks such as React and Flutter
  • (Optional) Experience with CarPlay, Android Auto
  • (Optional) Experience developing video streaming solutions (RTP, RTSP, H.264, H.265)
  • (Optional) Experience with camera-related automotive software, ISPs, rear-view camera displays, perception-based event detection
  • (Optional) Experience with automotive standards, regulations, and quality assurance processes