Take full ownership of WiFi performance for Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto.
Lead the connectivity-side validation for Apple and Google certification.
Architect and implement solutions for complex WiFi use cases, including Multi-Role/Multi-Channel (MCC/SCC) concurrency.
Define the long-term roadmap for WiFi at Ford.
Design and implement WiFi drivers and firmware integrations optimized for hypervisor-based architectures (Xen/KVM).
Drive the strategy for WiFi Alliance (WFA) certification and regulatory compliance (FCC/CE).
Act as the central lead between Hardware, Antenna/RF, Cyber Security, and the Projection/Infotainment teams.
Manage technical relationships with Tier 1 chipset vendors.

Requirements

Bachelor's or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
10+ years in WiFi driver development and wireless systems, with a track record of shipping connectivity solutions for high-volume consumer or automotive products.
Demonstrated experience optimizing WiFi for Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, including deep knowledge of Wi-Fi Direct (P2P) and SoftAP protocols.
Mastery of C and C++ for Linux application / kernel-level development, specifically within the network stack (cfg80211, mac80211).
Expert-level ability to debug and fix latency, packet loss, and throughput issues using network sniffers and logic analyzers.
Proven experience architecting connectivity solutions in virtualized environments where hardware resources are partitioned or shared between OSs.
Hands-on experience with Apple/Google connectivity certification requirements and WFA Sigma testing.
Expert knowledge of 802.11 standards (including Wi-Fi 6/6E/7) and the ability to solve "impossible" bugs spanning hardware, firmware, and OS.
BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

Benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

WiFi driver developmentCC++Linux application developmentkernel-level developmentnetwork stackdebugginglatency optimizationpacket loss troubleshootingthroughput analysis

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationtechnical relationship management

Certifications

WFA certificationApple connectivity certificationGoogle connectivity certification