Description
We are looking for an experienced Full-Stack Android Automotive Developer to join our automotive OEM client’s engineering team, developing and integrating next-generation Infotainment and In-Vehicle Experience platforms. The role focuses on Android Automotive OS (AAOS), Vehicle HAL (VHAL), Android system services, native C++ development, and Android platform build and integration.
The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience across the Android software stack, with a solid understanding of AOSP architecture, vehicle data integration, embedded Linux/Android platforms, and build systems such as Soong, Android.bp, and Make. The role involves developing and debugging system-level components, integrating vehicle signals and services, troubleshooting platform issues, and collaborating closely with HMI, middleware, system software, hardware, and vehicle integration teams to deliver robust, high-performance automotive software.
Requirements
- 6+ years of professional software development experience, preferably in Android Automotive OS (AAOS), automotive infotainment, or embedded Android platforms.
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Strong hands-on experience with C++ and Java/Kotlin, with the ability to work across Android application, framework, and native system layers.
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Strong understanding of Android Automotive OS (AAOS) architecture, including the Android framework, system services, native services, HAL, and hardware integration.
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Solid experience with Vehicle HAL (VHAL), including vehicle property management, property configuration, read/write operations, subscriptions, event handling, and integration with vehicle signals.
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Strong experience developing, debugging, and maintaining Android system services, including service lifecycle, inter-process communication (IPC), AIDL, Binder, permissions, and service-to-service communication.
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Good understanding of the Android Automotive vehicle data flow, including interactions between vehicle hardware, VHAL, Car Service, and application/framework layers.
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Strong C++ programming skills, including object-oriented design, memory management, multithreading, concurrency, and native debugging.
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Experience with Android native development using the Android NDK, JNI, and CMake or Android.bp, as applicable.
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Good understanding of Android build systems, including Soong, Android.bp, Make/Android.mk, and GNU Make, with the ability to configure, build, integrate, and troubleshoot Android platform components.
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Experience working with the Android Open Source Project (AOSP), including source code navigation, platform customization, module integration, and building Android system images.
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Strong understanding of embedded Linux fundamentals, including processes, threads, permissions, IPC, kernel logs, device nodes, and system-level debugging.
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Experience with Android application and framework integration, including activities, services, intents, lifecycle management, and modern UI technologies where applicable.
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Hands-on experience with Git, Gerrit, code reviews, CI/CD pipelines, and automated build and integration workflows.
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Good knowledge of debugging and performance analysis using tools such as ADB, Logcat, dumpsys, bugreport, Perfetto, GDB, and native crash analysis tools.
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Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, system integration, performance optimization, and troubleshooting across application, framework, native, and hardware abstraction layers.
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Ability to analyze complex system issues, identify root causes, and collaborate with hardware, platform, application, and integration teams.
- Experience with automated unit, integration, and system-level testing for embedded Android platforms.
Job responsibilities
- Design and develop high-quality Android applications for automotive infotainment systems.
- Develop and integrate applications using Android Automotive OS (AAOS) and the Android framework.
- Analyze and troubleshoot issues across the application, Android framework, middleware, and vehicle environment.
- Perform debugging, profiling, performance optimization, and memory/resource analysis on embedded Android platforms.
- Participate in software design, code reviews, technical discussions, and architectural decisions.
- Develop robust and maintainable software following automotive development processes and quality standards.
- Support integration and validation activities in SIL/HIL and complete-vehicle environments.
- Investigate complex issues identified during vehicle testing and collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify root causes.
- Work with global engineering teams, OEM stakeholders, and suppliers to ensure successful delivery of infotainment features.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes, coding practices, and software quality.
What we offer
Empowering Projects: With 500+ clients spanning diverse industries and domains, we provide an exciting opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects that leverage cutting-edge technologies. As a team, we engineer digital products that positively impact people’s lives.
Empowering Growth: We foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development. Our dedication is to provide timely and comprehensive assistance for every consultant through our dedicated Learning & Development team, ensuring their continuous growth and success.
DE&I Matters: At GlobalLogic, we deeply value and embrace diversity. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, fostering an inclusive and empowering work environment.
Career Development: Our corporate culture places a strong emphasis on career development, offering abundant opportunities for growth. Regular interactions with our teams ensure their engagement, motivation, and recognition. We empower our team members to pursue their career goals with confidence and enthusiasm.
Comprehensive Benefits: In addition to equitable compensation, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes the overall well-being of our consultants. We genuinely care about their health and strive to create a positive work environment.
Flexible Opportunities: At GlobalLogic, we prioritize work-life balance by offering flexible opportunities tailored to your lifestyle. Explore relocation and rotation options for diverse cultural and professional experiences in different countries with our company.
About GlobalLogic
GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company, is a trusted digital engineering partner to the world’s largest and most forward-thinking companies. Since 2000, we’ve been at the forefront of the digital revolution – helping create some of the most innovative and widely used digital products and experiences. Today we continue to collaborate with clients in transforming businesses and redefining industries through intelligent products, platforms, and services.
