Infotainment Software Developer - User Interface (HMI) & Apps
Location:
Dearborn
State:
MI
Company:
Ford Motor Company
Job Description
At Ford Motor Company, we are dedicated to designing, manufacturing and selling high quality vehicles that meet the diverse needs of our customers. We believe our employees and the different perspectives that they bring to the business are the driving force behind our success. Come discover a company that is focused on the quality of our vehicles, the environment, the community and the world in which we live.
The Infotainment Software Developer – Human Machine Interface (HMI) and Applications is responsible for creating HMI (screens, widgets, etc.) and Application software for Ford’s Sync infotainment system to allow user to interact with features such as navigation, media, entertainment, phone, voice, and vehicle settings. The software development is primarily in C++ and Qt.
Responsibilities:
Develop C/C++ application layer software for Ford’s SYNC infotainment system
Implement graphical user-interfaces using QML / Qt Quick
Integrate APIs / SDKs that provide services for: media, phone, navigation, and speech–recognition
Integrate support for mobile devices: Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and SmartDeviceLink / AppLink
Participate in system design, documentation, and testing to deliver a best-in-class infotainment system
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
2+ years C/C++ software development experience on embedded, mobile, or consumer electronic platforms
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science
5+ years of C++ software development experience on embedded, mobile, or consumer electronic platforms
Experience developing HMI software on infotainment or mobile platforms
Experience with Qt/QML
Experience developing software on QNX OS based platforms
Experience designing software for infotainment platforms
Experience with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Automotive product development process and quality experience (i.e., A-SPICE, CMMI, FMEA, etc.)
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Experience with communication protocols: CAN, TCP/IP, USB, Bluetooth, Ethernet, and/or Wi-Fi
Proficiency with revision control including: Git, Subversion, or equivalent
The distance between imagination and …. Creation. It can be measured in years of innovation, or in moments of brilliance. And, it can be a road you start traveling right now. When you join Ford Motor Company, your journey begins. You become part of a team that is already leading the way, with ingenious solutions and attainable products – and it is always ready to go further.
Visa sponsorship may be available for this position.
Ford Motor Company is 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.