Senior Android Automotive Engineer developing In-Vehicle Infotainment solutions for Ford's electric vehicles. Leading an engineering team while ensuring high-quality user experience through innovative solutions.
Responsibilities
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.
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 push the boundaries of innovation.
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
Benefits
Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time
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