Software Product Engineer

In this position...

As a Software Product Engineer for Android Auto Projection, you will be responsible for understanding, evaluating, and spearheading the integration of Google’s projection technologies into Ford vehicles. This includes managing the technical relationship with Google, optimizing wireless and wired connectivity protocols, and ensuring that Android Auto features—such as navigation, media, and voice assistants—are deeply and reliably integrated with Ford’s hardware, HMI, and vehicle signals.

What you'll do...

• Analysis: Thoroughly analyze and comprehend the capabilities, certification requirements, and integration protocols of Android Auto Projection (Wireless and Wired).
• Collaboration: Partner with Google, Ford UX, and infotainment development teams to architect and implement seamless, high-performance projection experiences.
• Innovation: Identify opportunities to leverage Android Auto’s "Car App Library" and Google’s latest projection updates to enhance Ford-specific features and services.
• System Integration: Ensure reliable and efficient integration of video streaming, audio focus management, and touch-screen latency across Ford’s SYNC and next-gen infotainment platforms.
• Technical Research: Proactively explore emerging trends in the mobile-to-vehicle ecosystem (e.g., Ultra-Wideband connectivity, multi-display projection) to identify potential future integrations.
• Technical Guidance: Provide expert guidance on Android Auto certification processes (Google AAP certification) and support the maintenance of projection-powered features.
• Connectivity & Streaming: Experience working with Wi-Fi/Bluetooth stacks and real-time video/audio streaming protocols to ensure a stable wireless projection environment.
• Vehicle Data Integration: Design and implement features that allow Android Auto to accurately leverage vehicle-side data (GPS, wheel speed, fuel/EV status) to provide a more precise and integrated user experience.

You'll have...

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience: Proven experience as a Software Product Engineer, with a strong background in integrating mobile projection technologies (Android Auto, Apple CarPlay) or third-party mobile APIs.
• Industry Knowledge: Excellent understanding of the automotive industry, in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) systems, and the Android ecosystem.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in software development, with experience in languages and frameworks used in Android and automotive environments (e.g., Java, Kotlin, C++, Android SDK).
• Domain Expertise: Familiarity with Android OS internals, Projection protocols (VHAL, video/audio pipelines), and wireless connectivity standards (802.11ac/ax, Bluetooth).
• Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving skills, the ability to manage technical relationships with external partners (Google), and a collaborative mindset.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional global teams.
• Drive: A passion for staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in mobile technology and its intersection with the automotive sector.

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 builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• 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.

This position is a salary grade 8.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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