Advanced Engineer - Android Framework -Java

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

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What You Will Do

• Continuously partner with colleagues in automotive division to ensure that the planned objectives are met.
• Guide a team in the creation of different levels of design like – LLD, HLD etc. and develop code for the same
• Participate for the code review and planning activities.
• Actively provide support for the software delivery process.

What You Need to Be Successful

• A thorough understanding of automotive system and features

• 5 – 9 years of experience in automotive domain, with focus on Android Framework and VHAL development.

• Strong programming skills in C++  and Java/Kotlin.

• ​Hands-on experience with Android Framework, AOSP, and AAOS

• Good understanding of Android Framework internals and Android architecture.

• Experience with Android system services such as ActivityManagerService (AMS), PackageManagerService (PMS), WindowManagerService (WMS), SystemUI, PowerManagerService, DisplayManagerService, AudioManager, ConnectivityManager, etc.

• Strong knowledge of Binder IPC, AIDL, HIDL/AIDL, HAL/VHAL.

• Good understanding of the Android boot process, init sequence, Linux/Embedded systems, Soong/Make build system, and SELinux.

• Experience in debugging using ADB, Logcat, Dumpsys, Perfetto, Systrace, and analyzing ANRs/crashes.

•  Familiarity with Git, Gerrit, CI/CD, and Agile development is preferred

Bonus Points if You Have

Expertise in Automotive Infotainment & Cockpit systems in AAOS & AOSP.

Experience in Android UI/HMI development for Automotive applications.

Hands-on with Car UI, SystemUI, HVAC, Instrument Cluster, Media UI, Navigation UI, and Vehicle Status screens.

Good knowledge of AAOS Car Framework, Car Service, Vehicle HAL (VHAL), and vehicle signal integration.

Experience with Android UI components, custom views, animations, XML layouts, and performance optimization.

Knowledge of MVVM architecture, Jetpack components, and Android UI best practices is an added advantage. Hands-on experience with CAN trace, diagnostics and log analysis.

What Makes You Eligible

• [You should have minimum B.E/B-Tech degree.
• You should be ready to work from office

• Successfully completing a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment

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.