Client : HCL Job Title : Architect for Audio Location : Dearborn, MI
Architect and oversee the implementation of the Android platform audio domain, defining strategies for custom AOSP framework modifications and Ford-specific SDK platforms.
Spearhead the design and architectural direction of Android Audio HAL (HIDL/AIDL) and Linux Kernel audio drivers (ALSA/ASoC), targeting high-performance System-on-Chip (SoC) platforms.
Place emphasis on end-to-end audio quality improvements working with partner teams, test and automation stakeholders.
Define the virtualization strategy for audio solutions within Hypervisor-based architectures, ensuring deterministic behavior and seamless IPC between Android and real-time operating systems (QNX/Automotive Linux).
Drive the integration strategy for Digital Signal Processing (DSP) flows, establishing best practices for tuning and flow integration using industry-standard frameworks.
Provide technical mentorship and code governance to development teams, ensuring adherence to design patterns and quality standards.
Collaborate with domain architects and key technology partners to define the long-term vision for the Ford Infotainment System audio platform.
Lead complex root cause analysis for critical software defects and system stability issues.
Architect solutions for optimizing boot-up performance, system responsiveness, and resource management.