Staff Android Framework Engineer - GNSS HAL & Energy ...

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, weu2019re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? Fordu2019s Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the companyu2019s 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. Youu2019ll 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... + Bacheloru2019s or Masteru2019s 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. You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply 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 builderu2026or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including: u2022 Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage u2022 Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more u2022 Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more u2022 Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases u2022 Tuition assistance u2022 Established and active employee resource groups u2022 Paid time off for individual and team community service u2022 A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Yearu2019s Day u2022 Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time. This position is a leadership level 6 and ranges from $146,520 - $276,600 For more information on salary and benefits, click here: 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. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #LI-BB1 Requisition ID : 58282

Created: 2026-02-02