T3(B) – Advance Engineer – Android Framework Developer
HARMAN International · Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Computers and Electronics Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees
About the role
You will be responsible for developing, unit testing, and component testing Android framework modules for automotive infotainment platforms. Additionally, you will prepare design documentation and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve bugs and ensure system stability.
What they look for
Requirements
The role requires 5-8 years of experience in embedded systems with a strong focus on Android framework and native development. Candidates must possess advanced proficiency in C++, Java, and Kotlin, along with deep knowledge of Android architecture and system-level debugging.
Benefits
Full description
HARMAN’s engineers and designers are creative, purposeful and agile. As part of this team, you’ll combine your technical expertise with innovative ideas to help drive cutting-edge solutions in the car, enterprise and connected ecosystem. Every day, you will push the boundaries of creative design, and HARMAN is committed to providing you with the opportunities, innovative technologies and resources to build a successful career.
A Career at HARMAN
As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do everyday.
Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Automotive We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Automotive, we give you the keys to fast-track your career. • Engineer audio systems and integrated technology platforms that augment the driving experience • Combine ingenuity, in-depth research, and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellence • Advance in-vehicle infotainment, safety, efficiency, and enjoyment
About the Role As a Advance Engineer, you will be responsible for Developing, Unit Testing, Component Testing, Prepare LLD/Design Documents, Bug fixing, interfacing with internal and external stakeholders of HARMAN.
What You Will Do
- Android native Framework and Native development and customizations, In-vehicle/automotive Infotainment Platforms
- Programming Languages: Advanced proficiency in C/C++ and Java/Kotlin, with strong knowledge of the Java Native Interface (JNI) to bridge native and framework layers.
AOSP & Architecture: In-depth understanding of Android architecture, including System Services, Audio, Camera, Connectivity (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth), and Graphics stacks System Programming: Deep experience with Binder IPC, AIDL (Android Interface Definition Language), and Service Managers HAL Development: Hands-on experience creating or modifying Hardware Abstraction Layers, Treble/HIDL, and interfacing directly with Linux kernel drivers. Build Systems & Toolchains: Familiarity with the Android Build System (Soong/Kati), Makefiles, and tools like Yocto, especially when dealing with Board Support Packages (BSP) Testing & Debugging: Proficiency in AOSP testing suites like CTS (Compatibility Test Suite), VTS (Vendor Test Suite), and performance profiling with Systrace/Perfettognition.
What You Need to Be Successful •5-8 years of experience on embedded systems, with focus on Android Framework and Native development. Proficient of using Android Automotive Development, Test tools(Git/Gerrit, Gitlab, Jenkins, EA, Android Studio, VS code, CAN, Diaglyzer, CANoe, Valgrind, GTEST, Gmock, JUNIT, Jacoco, Coverity, etc)
- Strong Java/kotlin, C++ programming skills experience.
- Understanding of Android Boot Sequence and various Framework module architecture.
- Proficient in Android System concepts.
- Should have experience on Android development and debugging robust systems
- Proficient in multi threaded programming and middleware solution development on Android environment. Strong in fundamentals of IPC and OS concepts.
- Good experience in Android internals
- System level debugging
- Experience Binder framework and networking framework
- Excellent in C++, design patterns, Android SDK, Android NDK, Java is added advantage
- Experience on Android HIDL interfaces implementation and customizations
- Android CTS and VTS debugging and issue fixing
- Interface with Various Domains within Android Product Line to achieve Stability metrics.
Bonus Points if You Have • Prior Android Automotive experience preferably in Cockpit(Infotainment Domain) • Prior Experience of working with Tier1- Automotive Supplier, OEMs.
What Makes You Eligible • Work from Office, preferably for Bangalore based candidates. • Good Communication skills, added advantage of additional foreign language(French,German,etc) • Willingness to travel when necessary. • Due to the nature of global infrastructure, you understand that flexibility in working hours is required.
What We Offer • Access to employee discounts on world-class products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, and more) • Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University • Competitive wellness benefits • Tuition reimbursement • “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program • An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development
HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
