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Staff Embedded Software Engineer - Audio Andriod

USA01
Full-time
On-site
Palo Alto, California, United States
Description

Ford Model E Platform Architecture Engineering is looking for a Staff embedded software engineer to work on Audio DSP platform software. In this role you will be responsible for the development of automotive software solutions and embedded software modules for electric vehicles developed by Ford in the area of platform software of audio hardware and audio DSP.  

You will be expected to pivot quickly on new ideas. Failing fast will be normal.



Responsibilities

What you’ll do... 

  • Lead the successful development of next generation software components for electric vehicles working with architects, engineers and other technical specialists to design an integrated solution. 
  • Audio platform software development engineer will analyze requirements related to the Audio Infotainment product to “design & develop” high-quality, innovative solution for the audio platform software of the product.  
  • The Job involves designing, developing and testing Audio software components, working with multi-core high-end SoC that runs multiple virtual domains on a Type-1 hypervisor with more than one domain sharing the Audio resources.  
  • The job involves developing Audio software components for several usecases associated with Audio Management, Audio Routing, and Tuning in multi-domain systems that includes Linux and Android. 
  • The Job involves development of some common Audio device drivers for components like Audio Amplifiers and Audio Codecs. 
  • The Job involves development of Android(AOSP) HALs associated with Audio like Audio-HAL, Audio-Control HAL, as well as any related Native framework adaptations.  
  • The Engineer should be proficient in common Audio frameworks like ALSA, Tinyalsa. 
  • The job involves devising innovative methods and tools that could be used for Acoustic performance measurements of tasks associated with Certification of Carplay/AndroidAuto and tuning for several Audio Post Processing algorithms, including ECNR.
  • Design and Develop software components that drivers several Audio devices like Amplifier, Microphone Codecs, DSPs. 
  • Design and Develop application interfaces that controls Audio Post processing algorithms like Bass/Treble/Mid Boost, Loudness control, Limiters, Echo and Noise cancellation algorithms running in DSP. 
  • Design solutions catering to challenging Early Audio requirements for Chimes, digital HORN features. 
  • Configure and test Audio Hardware peripherals through I2S, TDM etc. 


Qualifications

You'll have... 

  • B.S. in Electrical, Computer Engineering or Computer Science.   
  • 10+ years proven working experience in embedded software development. 
  • Experience in hands-on development and troubleshooting of embedded audio systems and audio platform software (firmware, driver) 
  • In depth knowledge of Open source sound framework like ALSA & Plugins, tinyalsa. 
  • In depth knowledge of Android Audio HAL, Vehicle HAL. Understanding of Android Native Audio framework adaptations and the Audio Policy Configurations. 
  • Experience working with Audio Amplifiers and its diagnostics. 
  • Programming experience in C, C++ and Python. 
  • Strong documentation, writing, and communications skills. 
  • Must be willing to learn and dive into unknow areas. 

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! 

Even better, you may have...

  • Experience on DSP framework tools (i.e. AudioWeaver) 
  • Experience on and Linux/Android Audio System and Linux/Android platform software development for it. 
  • Experienced in Specify, Design and Develop Audio Tuning protocol for all audio algorithms in a production friendly manner. 
  • Experience in para-virtualized architecture environment. 
  • Analyse and estimate CPU and memory resources for the Audio Streaming problems solutions being designed and optimize the solution based budgeted resources. 

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 change maker, 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, and prescription drug coverage 
  • Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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. 

 For a detailed look at our benefits, click here: https://corporate.ford.com/content/dam/corporate/us/en-us/documents/careers/2024-benefits-and-comp-LL6-sal-plan-4.pdf

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 committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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. 

 

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