Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Audio

Do you have what it takes to make smart vehicles for a smart world? Join the Ford Digital Experience team. Utilizing Design Thinking & User Experience methods, you'll work to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We're seeking forward-thinking, laser-focused professionals with a passion for bringing innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life.

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, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

What you'll do...

This position serves as the Senior Embedded Software Engineer for Audio Management frameworks within Ford's next-generation infotainment products. You will define the technical roadmap, architect complex system solutions, and provide technical leadership across the entire software life cycle. You will guide distributed software teams to deliver robust, scalable, and high-performance audio architectures.

* Architect and oversee the implementation of the Android platform audio domain, defining strategies for custom AOSP framework modifications and Ford-specific SDK platforms.

* Spearhead the design and architectural direction of Android Audio HAL (HIDL/AIDL) and Linux Kernel audio drivers (ALSA/ASoC), targeting high-performance System-on-Chip (SoC) platforms.

* Place emphasis on end-to-end audio quality improvements working with partner teams, test and automation stakeholders.

* Define the virtualization strategy for audio solutions within Hypervisor-based architectures, ensuring deterministic behavior and seamless IPC between Android and real-time operating systems (QNX/Automotive Linux).

* Provide technical mentorship and code governance to development teams, ensuring adherence to design patterns and quality standards.

* Collaborate with domain architects and key technology partners to define the long-term vision for the Ford Infotainment System audio platform.

* Lead complex root cause analysis for critical software defects and system stability issues.

* Architect solutions for optimizing boot-up performance, system responsiveness, and resource management.

What you'll do...

This position serves as the Senior Embedded Software Engineer for Audio Management frameworks within Ford's next-generation infotainment products. You will define the technical roadmap, architect complex system solutions, and provide technical leadership across the entire software life cycle. You will guide distributed software teams to deliver robust, scalable, and high-performance audio architectures.

* Architect and oversee the implementation of the Android platform audio domain, defining strategies for custom AOSP framework modifications and Ford-specific SDK platforms.

* Spearhead the design and architectural direction of Android Audio HAL (HIDL/AIDL) and Linux Kernel audio drivers (ALSA/ASoC), targeting high-performance System-on-Chip (SoC) platforms.

* Place emphasis on end-to-end audio quality improvements working with partner teams, test and automation stakeholders.

* Define the virtualization strategy for audio solutions within Hypervisor-based architectures, ensuring deterministic behavior and seamless IPC between Android and real-time operating systems (QNX/Automotive Linux).

* Provide technical mentorship and code governance to development teams, ensuring adherence to design patterns and quality standards.

* Collaborate with domain architects and key technology partners to define the long-term vision for the Ford Infotainment System audio platform.

* Lead complex root cause analysis for critical software defects and system stability issues.

* Architect solutions for optimizing boot-up performance, system responsiveness, and resource management.