Senior Android System Engineer - Audio

Faraday Future (FF) is a California-based mobility company, leveraging the latest technologies and world’s best talent to realize exciting new possibilities in mobility. We’re producing user-centric, technology-first vehicles to establish new paradigms in human-vehicle interaction. We’re not just seeking to change how our cars work – we’re seeking to change the way we drive. At FF, we’re creating something new, something connected, and something with a true global impact.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Android System Engineer with deep expertise in Android Automotive OS Audio systems. This role focuses on designing, customizing, and optimizing Android Audio frameworks, integrating third-party algorithms, and enabling advanced in-vehicle audio solutions. The engineer will play a critical role in developing features such as active echo cancellation (AEC), noise suppression (NS), amplifier integration, A2B configuration, microphone/speaker management, and Audio Focus customization, while ensuring seamless integration with Android Audio frameworks and AOSP architecture. 

Responsibilities: 

• Requirements Analysis & Specification 
  • Define and analyze requirements for in-vehicle audio features including Audio user cases, AEC, noise suppression, amplifier integration, and Audio Focus management. 
  • Work closely with hardware teams to define A2B bus specifications, microphone/speaker configurations, and routing requirements. 
• Software Design & Development 
  • Customize and extend Android AudioService, AudioFlinger, AudioPolicyService, and Audio HAL to meet automotive-grade requirements on FF/FX vehicles. 
  • Integrate third-party DSP algorithms for echo cancellation, noise suppression, and audio enhancement. 
  • Implement customized Audio Focus strategies for multi-user and multi-screen vehicle environments. 
• Maintenance & Optimization 
  • Debug and resolve issues in audio latency, routing, synchronization, and multi-channel configurations. 
  • Optimize performance and memory usage for real-time audio in voice calls, media playback, and infotainment scenarios. 
• Testing & Validation 
  • Develop validation strategies and test cases for audio features across different vehicle use cases. 
  • Perform end-to-end testing with microphones, speakers, amplifiers, and third-party DSP modules. 
• Cross-Functional Collaboration 
  • Collaborate with hardware, HMI/UX, and external vendors to ensure seamless system-level audio integration. 
  • Work with suppliers and tool vendors to fine-tune and validate amplifier and DSP configurations. 
• Documentation & Configuration 
  • Document all modifications to Android Audio frameworks and HAL layers. 
  • Maintain system configuration files for A2B buses, amplifiers, and audio routing policies. 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a closely related field. 
• 7+ years of Android system development experience, with a strong focus on Audio frameworks 
• Hands-on experience with Android Audio architecture (AudioService, AudioFlinger, AudioPolicyService, Audio HAL). 
• Proven track record in integrating third-party DSP/audio algorithms (AEC, NS, audio effects). 
• Experience with amplifier integration, A2B configuration, microphone/speaker bring-up, and SigmaStudio tools. 
• Familiarity with AOSP system structure and Audio framework implementation. 
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Java/Kotlin for Android system-level development. 
• Strong knowledge of audio routing, session management, and focus control on Android Automotive OS. 
• Debugging and optimization skills for real-time audio performance in embedded systems. 
• Solid understanding of Linux kernel basics, ALSA, and audio driver integration. 
• Hands-on experience with SigmaStudio or similar DSP configuration tools for tuning and validation of amplifier and audio processing. 
• Familiarity with software development tools and workflows such as Jira, Gerrit, and Git for task management, code review, and version control.

• Automotive Audio system development experience in production-grade vehicles. 
• Familiarity with Dolby, DTS, or other automotive audio effect frameworks. 
• Experience with diagnostic standards and protocols, such as UDS over IP or CAN. 
• Knowledge of Vector tools (CANoe, CANalyzer) for in-vehicle audio system validation. 

($135,000 - $165,000 DOE), plus benefits and incentive plans