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Ford Motor Company UI Framework Developer in Palo Alto, California
We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?
At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams! With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow’s transportation.
Electric Vehicle Digital Design (EVDD) is responsible for developing the key technologies and capabilities – such as EV platforms, batteries, e-motors, inverters, charging and recycling – to create ground-up breakthrough electric vehicles. By joining the best software, engineering, design and UX talent, you will be a part of creating new technologies and concepts that can be applied across the Ford enterprise. Being on the EVDD team means building the future as Ford’s center of innovation and growth through electric and connected vehicles and services.
In this role:
As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for designing and developing complex infotainment systems with a focus on high performance HMI. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of software and hardware components. Our ideal candidate is an enthusiastic, detailed oriented self-starter who demands developer-friendly APIs, bulletproof code, and adheres to SOLID principles and TDD. You will be responsible for participating in the design and development of UI frameworks and APIs to enable the development of services and applications to allow users to interact with features such as navigation, media, entertainment, phone, voice, and vehicle settings.
What you'll do...
Design and develop UI frameworks for infotainment systems:
Animation APIs
Widget APIs
System windowing management
Theming solutions
Develop reusable modules and UI components using SOLID design principles.
Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation on software design, architecture, and API usage.
Create proof of concepts for next generation infotainment systems.
Optimize performance by profiling, analyzing, and improving the application code and system integration to enhance overall efficiency.
Participate in system design, documentation, and testing.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful integration of software components.
Work in an agile team of software developers, test engineers, technical product managers and leads.
You'll Have…
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science or related field or equivalent experience.
5 years of UI software development experience.
1+ year experience with C++17 programming language
1+ year experience in designing simple, elegant APIs with a strong emphasis on clarity, scalability, flexibility, versioning, and error handling.
Even better, you may have...
Master’s degree in engineering or computer science.
Experience with embedded HMI development (React Native, Android).
Proficient using Dart and Flutter framework.
Familiarity with Flutter platform integrations (federated plugins, platform channels, FFI).
Familiarity with Dart state management solutions (MobX, Bloc).
Expertise with Rust highly desired.
Proficiency with scripting languages (Python, Bash).
Experience with Swift.
Experience profiling and improving embedded software performance.
Demonstrated expertise and proficiency in pair programming, showcasing a strong understanding of its benefits and effectiveness in collaborative software
development.
Proficient working in Linux and macOS environments.
Proficient with version control systems, such as Git, and Agile development methodologies.
Proven experience in designing simple, elegant APIs with a strong emphasis on clarity, scalability, flexibility, versioning, and error handling.
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.
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Compensation will be determined according to experience and location.
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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