Staff Software Engineer- Android

Join us at the forefront of next-gen automotive technology. As a Staff Android Software Engineer, you’ll drive the future of in-vehicle user experiences by developing high-performance Android-based infotainment and digital cluster systems. You’ll focus on building scalable, responsive, and intuitive user interfaces on top of the Android Automotive OS and hybrid Android/RTOS environments.

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, and test Android system and application-level software for infotainment and digital displays (instrument clusters, center stack, HUD).

• Lead the integration of Android applications within Android Automotive OS with embedded platforms and multi-display vehicle architectures.

• Build reusable frameworks and services within Android, leveraging AOSP, Jetpack, and HIDL/AIDL interfaces.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, product, and design teams to deliver responsive, beautiful, and consistent in-vehicle experiences.

• Optimize Android system performance, startup time, and resource usage to meet automotive-grade reliability and latency requirements.

• Drive Android-RTOS coexistence strategies, enabling seamless handoff and communication between systems.

• Apply Agile/Scrum practices with CI/CD pipelines to ensure robust, testable code and frequent feature delivery.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field—or equivalent work experience.

• 8+ years of experience in production-grade software development, with 3+ years focused on Android system or application development.

• Deep proficiency in Java and/or Kotlin

• Familiarity with Android System Apps, AOSP, Android HALs, and system services.

• Experience integrating Android with embedded ECUs and automotive protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet).

“Company Vehicle: Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review, you will be eligible to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program, through which you will be assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate. Note: program participants are required to purchase/lease a qualifying GM vehicle every four years unless one of a limited number of exceptions applies.”

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