Job Description :

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Staff Engineer Android Automotive (AOSP) to lead the design, development, and integration of next-generation Android Automotive solutions. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Android Open Source Project (AOSP), Android Automotive OS (AAOS), system-level software development, hardware-software integration, and automotive software processes.

This role requires a strong technical leader who can drive architecture decisions, mentor engineering teams, collaborate with global stakeholders, and ensure compliance with automotive quality standards, including ASPICE.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Technical Leadership :

- Lead the design, development, customization, and optimization of Android Automotive OS (AAOS) platforms.

- Drive architecture discussions and technical decisions for automotive infotainment and connected vehicle systems.

- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams across multiple projects.

- Review software designs, code quality, performance, and system architecture.

2. AOSP Development :

- Customize and enhance Android Open Source Project (AOSP) components to meet automotive requirements.

- Develop and maintain Android framework, middleware, and system-level services.

- Integrate Android Automotive features and services across multiple vehicle platforms.

- Optimize system performance, memory utilization, boot time, and overall stability.

3. Hardware & System Integration :

- Collaborate with hardware, BSP, platform, and product engineering teams.

- Design and implement hardware abstraction layers (HAL).

- Work closely with chipset vendors and hardware suppliers for platform integration.

- Support bring-up activities and system-level debugging.

4. HIDL/AIDL & System Services Development :

- Design and implement Android HIDL/AIDL interfaces.

- Develop Binder IPC-based communication mechanisms.

- Create and maintain Android system services and framework components.

- Ensure seamless communication between application, framework, and hardware layers.

5. Automotive Software Development :

- Develop software solutions aligned with automotive architecture and functional safety requirements.

- Support integration of vehicle services and automotive-specific APIs.

- Participate in software lifecycle activities including requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, and validation.

6. Quality & Process Compliance :

- Ensure compliance with ASPICE (Automotive SPICE) processes and standards.

- Participate in process audits, assessments, and quality reviews.

- Prepare technical documentation, design specifications, and compliance artifacts.

- Support software verification, validation, and release management activities.

7. Testing & Debugging :

- Conduct root cause analysis and troubleshooting of complex system-level issues.

- Perform integration testing, performance testing, and system validation.

- Utilize debugging tools to analyze kernel, framework, and application issues.

- Collaborate with QA and validation teams to ensure product quality.

Required Technical Skills :

1. Android & AOSP :

- Strong experience in : Android Open Source Project (AOSP), Android Automotive OS (AAOS), Android Framework Development, Android System Services, Android Middleware, Android Internals.

2. System-Level Development :

- Strong expertise in : Java, Android Native Components, Linux-Based Systems, Embedded Software Development, Multithreading and Concurrency.

3. Android Communication Frameworks :

- Hands-on experience with : HIDL (HAL Interface Definition Language), AIDL (Android Interface Definition Language), Binder IPC, Android HAL Development, Android Service Architecture.

4. Automotive Technologies :

- Experience working on : Automotive Infotainment Systems, Connected Vehicle Platforms, Vehicle Services Integration, Automotive Middleware, Embedded Automotive Software.

5. Development Tools :

- Git, Gerrit, Jenkins, Android Studio, JIRA, CI/CD Pipelines, Debugging and Profiling Tools.

Mandatory Requirements :

- 10+ years of software development experience.

- Strong expertise in Android Automotive and AOSP development.

- Extensive experience with HIDL, AIDL, Binder IPC, and Android System Services.

- Experience in hardware-software integration and automotive platform bring-up.

- ASPICE (Automotive SPICE) process knowledge and implementation experience is mandatory.

- Proven experience leading complex automotive software programs.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, or related field.

- Experience working with Tier-1 automotive suppliers or automotive OEMs.

- Exposure to automotive communication protocols such as : CAN, LIN, Ethernet, SOME/IP.

- Knowledge of Automotive Functional Safety concepts.

- Familiarity with Agile and Automotive V-Model development methodologies.