About the role

Design, develop, and maintain high-quality Android applications while integrating them with platform services like VHAL and the Audio Framework. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to debug, optimize, and deliver robust in-vehicle user experiences.

What they look for

Android Development Kotlin Android Jetpack Vehicle HAL Audio Framework AOSP Linux Binder Multithreading Git Android Studio Logcat Embedded Systems Software Architecture Debugging

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in a technical field and at least 5 years of experience in Android application development. Candidates must have strong proficiency in Kotlin and hands-on experience with AOSP or embedded Android environments.

Full description

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Android Application Development Engineer with strong expertise in Kotlin and hands-on experience building robust, scalable Android applications. The ideal candidate will have practical exposure to Android Jetpack components and experience integrating application functions with Android platform and middleware service APIs, particularly in areas such as Vehicle HAL (VHAL), Audio Framework, or other system-level Android services. Experience in automotive or embedded Android environments is highly desirable. Candidate shall also be collaborating and working cross functionally with designers, technical artists, and platform software engineers to develop apps for an enhanced in-vehicle user experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and maintain high-quality Android applications (Kotlin, Jetpack etc.)

Architect and implement application features using modern Android development practices

Integrate applications with Android middleware and platform services, including but not limited to:

Vehicle HAL (VHAL)

Android Audio Framework

Other system or hardware abstraction APIs

Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to industry best practices.

Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers, to deliver high-quality products.

Debug and resolve application, platform, and service-level issues across different Android layers

Optimize application performance, memory usage, and responsiveness

Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and technical decision-making

Ensure adherence to Android best practices, coding standards, and security guidelines

Support integration, testing, and deployment activities across multiple Android versions and hardware configurations

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

A minimum of 5 years of experience in Android application development

Strong proficiency in Kotlin

Solid understanding of Android SDK, application lifecycle, and UI frameworks

Hands-on experience interfacing with VHAL, Audio Framework, or similar Android platform services

Experience working in Linux-based development environments

Experience with AOSP-based development environments

Strong debugging skills using Android Studio, Logcat, and system-level tools

Good understanding of multithreading, IPC mechanisms (Binder), and services

Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git)

Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively.

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Ability to work effectively in a team environment and lead by example.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Android Jetpack (ViewModel, LiveData, Room, DataBinding, Navigation, etc.)

Background in Automotive Android (Android Automotive OS / Android Auto) or embedded Android systems

Knowledge of HAL layers, native services, or system-level architecture

Exposure to CI/CD pipelines for Android builds

Understanding of functional programming concepts in Kotlin

Experience collaborating in cross-functional automotive or platform teams