Staff Systems Engineer, Multimedia Platforms

Ford Motor Company

. Define end-to-end multimedia architecture, interfaces, requirements, and integration strategy .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timePalo Alto • California • United StatesLead💰 $150,200 - $283,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in defining multimedia architecture and integration strategies while leading cross-functional technical initiatives. Proficient in optimizing performance across embedded systems and multimedia platforms, ensuring compliance with automotive safety and cybersecurity standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Embedded Systems ExpertiseMultimedia Platform ArchitectureAutomotive Functional Safety (ISO 26262)Automotive Cybersecurity (ISO/SAE 21434)Performance Optimization Strategies

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Hard Skills

Graphics ArchitectureTouch TechnologyAudio SystemsVideo SystemsNetworkingHardware-Software IntegrationReal-Time SystemsDistributed ArchitecturesPerformance Profiling ToolsRendering Pipelines

Soft Skills

LeadershipCross-Functional CollaborationInfluencing Technical DirectionProblem-SolvingRisk Management

Tools & Technologies

Embedded LinuxAndroidRTOSModern Development ToolchainsTelemetry

Industry Keywords

AutomotiveSafety RequirementsHazard AnalysisThreat AnalysisRisk Assessment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AndroidCyber SecurityLinuxRTOS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define end-to-end multimedia architecture, interfaces, requirements, and integration strategy
Lead integration across applications, middleware, operating systems, drivers, networks, and hardware
Establish performance targets and optimization strategies for latency, responsiveness, throughput, CPU, GPU, memory, power, and thermal behavior
Drive system characterization, bottleneck analysis, and root-cause resolution using data and telemetry
Guide architectural trade-offs across performance, reliability, scalability, safety, security, cost, and delivery
Identify systemic risks and drive resolution across organizational boundaries
Influence technical direction and engineering standards across teams
Lead the architecture, integration, and performance optimization of next-generation multimedia platforms for Ford Advanced EV group
Drive technical strategy across graphics, touch, audio, video, networking, and embedded systems to deliver responsive, reliable, secure, and differentiated user experiences

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
7+ years of experience in embedded systems, systems architecture, or multimedia platforms
Deep expertise in graphics, touch, audio, video, networking, and connected systems
Strong understanding of hardware-software integration, operating systems, real-time systems, and distributed architectures
Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional technical initiatives
Experience with embedded Linux, Android, RTOS, and modern development toolchains
Expertise in GPU, display, audio, video, touch, and network architecture
Familiarity with rendering pipelines, codecs, hardware acceleration, streaming protocols, and performance-profiling tools
Working knowledge of automotive functional safety, including ISO 26262, hazard analysis, safety requirements, and safety-oriented system design
Understanding of automotive cybersecurity, including ISO/SAE 21434, threat analysis and risk assessment, secure architecture, and defense-in-depth
Experience designing multimedia systems that meet safety, security, reliability, and performance objectives
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Paid parental leave
New parent ramp-up programs
Subsidized back-up child care
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Fertility treatments
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
Management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
Generous vacation time
Sick/personal time
Paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day
Visa sponsorship