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Senior Android System Engineer - Audio

Gardena, California, United States

The Company:

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.

Your Role:

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. 

Basic Qualifications:

  • 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 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. 

Annual Salary Range:

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

 Perks + Benefits

  • Healthcare + dental + vision benefits (Free for you/discounted for family)
  • 401(k) options
  • Casual dress code + relaxed work environment
  • Culturally diverse, progressive atmosphere

Faraday Future is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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