Staff Systems Engineer, Multimedia Platforms
Core
Lead architecture, integration, and performance optimization of next-generation multimedia platforms for Ford Advanced EV group, driving technical strategy across graphics, touch, audio, video, networking, and embedded systems.
Role type
Staff Systems Engineer (Multimedia Platforms)
Builds
Next-generation multimedia platforms for Ford Advanced EV vehicles
Domain
Automotive, Embedded Systems, Multimedia
Required skills
Embedded systems architecture, Graphics, Touch, Audio, Video, Networking, Connected systems, Hardware-software integration, Operating systems, Real-time systems, Distributed architectures
Preferred skills
Embedded Linux, Android, RTOS, GPU architecture, Rendering pipelines, Codecs, Hardware acceleration, Streaming protocols, Automotive functional safety (ISO 26262), Automotive cybersecurity (ISO/SAE 21434)
Technologies
Embedded Linux, Android, RTOS, GPU, ISO 26262, ISO/SAE 21434
Responsibilities
Define end-to-end multimedia architecture, interfaces, requirements, and integration strategy; Lead integration across applications, middleware, operating systems, drivers, networks, and hardware; Establish performance targets and optimization strategies for latency, responsiveness, throughput, CPU, GPU, memory, power, and thermal behavior; Drive system characterization, bottleneck analysis, and root-cause resolution using data and telemetry; Guide architectural trade-offs across performance, reliability, scalability, safety, security, cost, and delivery; Identify systemic risks and drive resolution across organizational boundaries; Influence technical direction and engineering standards across teams.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with leadership
