Ford Motor Company

Application Software Developer - Android

Ford Motor Company • $89K — $139K *
Waterloo, ON N2J 1A1In-Person
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Reposted 1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with proof of highest degree completion required.
  • Minimum 4 years of Android development experience with strong knowledge of the Android SDK and Kotlin.
  • At least 2 years of hands-on experience with Jetpack Compose, focused on building complex UI.
  • In-depth understanding of MVVM, Clean Architecture, Hilt/Dagger, and Coroutines/Flow for asynchronous programming.
  • Experience with RESTful APIs and real-time data streaming protocols like WebSockets.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement the UI layer for an Intelligent Voice Assistant using Jetpack Compose.
  • Create interactive vector animations with Rive that respond to voice and user emotions.
  • Maintain a clean, scalable codebase guided by MVVM or MVI design patterns.
  • Ensure the UI meets automotive 'grade' standards for performance and responsiveness.
  • Collaborate with VUI designers and AI engineers to integrate spoken language with visual outputs.
  • Prototype innovative interaction methods for drivers to safely engage with AI.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning in cutting-edge technologies.
  • Work within a collaborative environment focusing on innovation and teamwork.
  • Hybrid work arrangement with flexibility in workplace settings.
  • Participation in an annual compensation bonus program.
Full Job Description
Job Description

This isn't just about building buttons and lists; it's about creating a multimodal interface where voice and visuals blend seamlessly. You will use the latest Android technologies to create a high-performance, low-distraction, and emotionally resonant interface that accompanies drivers on every journey.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

The primary responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:
  • Architect & Build: Design and implement the UI layer of our Intelligent Voice Assistant using Jetpack Compose and modern Android best practices.
  • Bring UI to Life: Utilize Rive to create state-driven, interactive vector animations that respond in real-time to voice triggers, system states, and user emotions.
  • Modern Architecture: Maintain a clean, scalable codebase using MVVM (Model-View-View Model) or MVI patterns to handle complex voice-interaction states.
  • Performance Optimization: Ensure the UI is "automotive grade" - meaning it must be ultra-responsive, stable, and performant under the unique constraints of vehicle hardware.
  • Collaborate: Work closely with VUI (Voice User Interface) designers, AI engineers, and Product Managers to bridge the gap between spoken word and visual feedback.
  • Innovation: Stay at the forefront of Android development, prototyping new ways for drivers to interact with AI without compromising safety.


Qualifications

You'll have...

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science. (Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of degree completion for the highest level of education attained. If the degree was obtained from a school outside of Canada, an Education Credential Assessment report showing Canadian equivalency is also required).

Experience
  • Minimum 4 years of professional Android development experience with a deep understanding of the Android SDK and Kotlin.
  • Minimum 2 years experience with Jetpack Compose. You should be comfortable building complex layouts, custom modifiers, and high-performance components.
  • Mastery of MVVM and a solid understanding of Clean Architecture, Dependency Injection (Hilt/Dagger), and Coroutines/Flow for asynchronous state management.
  • Experience consuming RESTful APIs and handling real-time data streams (WebSockets or WebRTC) which power the voice assistant's logic.


Even better, you may have...
  • Interactive Motion: Proven experience integrating Rive (or similar state-machine-based animation tools like Lottie) into production applications.
  • Familiarity with Agile development processes.
  • Multi-process, multi-tasking or multi-threaded based applications.
  • Excellent communication skills.


This posting is for an existing vacancy within our team.

The expected annual salary range for this Ford of Canada position is $89,000.00- $139,000.00 and individuals may be eligible to participate in our Annual Compensation bonus program.

Our focus is to build the best team. If you think you can bring value to Ford, love to collaborate, prioritize and aim to deliver excellence in everything you do, we encourage you to apply!

Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of degree completion for the highest level of education attained. If the degree was obtained from a school outside of Canada, an Education Credential Assessment report showing Canadian equivalency is also required.

We thank all candidates for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.

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About Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company manufactures or distributes automobiles in addition to offering financial services. The company sells to dealerships for retail sales, and for sale to fleet customers, including commercial fleet customers, daily rental car companies, and governments. Ford’s vehicle portfolio includes automobiles, buses, tractors, and trucks. Retail financing includes retail installment sale contracts for new and used vehicles, and direct financing leases for new vehicles to retail customers, government entities, daily rental car companies, and fleet customers. Finance receivables in the non-consumer portfolio include products offered to automotive dealers. Ford’s environmental initiatives include compressed natural gas, flexible fuel vehicles, electric drive vehicles, Hydrogen, PC power management, and so on. Ford Motor Company was founded by Henry Ford in 1903 and is headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan.

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Learn more about Ford Motor Company
Size
183,000 employees
Market Cap
$44.8 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
-$1.2 billion
Founded
1903
5 Year Trend
-2.1%
Revenue
$127.1 billion
NASDAQ
F
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