Applications Software Developer
Core
Build and optimize Android applications and voice-driven features for in-vehicle infotainment platforms in Ford's electric vehicles.
Role type
Senior IC Android application engineer (automotive infotainment & voice AI)
Builds
Android apps, voice interfaces, and embedded AI/SLM capabilities for Ford EVs
Domain
Automotive / Mobile Software / Embedded AI
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Android development, Kotlin, audio subsystems, conversational AI, clean architecture, CI/CD, performance optimization
Preferred skills
Embedded AI/SLM integration, low-latency audio behavior, agentic workflows
Technologies
Android, Kotlin, conversational AI, embedded AI/SLM
Responsibilities
Build and optimize Android apps for in-vehicle infotainment; Develop voice-driven features integrating speech and AI; Work with Android audio pipelines and low-latency audio behavior; Integrate embedded AI/SLM capabilities; Design and implement modern app architectures; Debug complex issues across app, audio, and embedded environments; Help define technical direction and engineering standards
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC