Associate Engineer, Android HMI Developer

Description & Requirements

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

What You’ll Be Part Of

As an Android HMI Developer, you will develop and integrate AAOS system applications and services, including OTA, engineering mode, system logging, and diagnostics. You will work closely with platform, testing, and component teams to support end-to-end software delivery.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Develop, adapt, and maintain Android Automotive OS (AAOS) applications and services covering software upgrade / OTA, engineering mode, system logging, and diagnostics.
• Implement user interfaces, business logic, background services, and state management based on product and customer requirements.
• Integrate platform-provided upgrade, diagnostic, and logging interfaces to support operation triggering, progress and result presentation, status queries, and error handling.
• Integrate with Android Framework, system services, CarService, Binder/AIDL, and project-specific interfaces. Adapt, extend, and maintain related Framework APIs or system services as required by the assigned modules.
• Handle platform signing, system permissions, privileged permission configuration, and related SELinux access issues for system application integration.
• Support AOSP/AAOS module builds, system application integration, software flashing, debugging, and functional verification.
• Troubleshoot crashes, ANRs, memory leaks, permission failures, IPC communication issues, and interface failures in applications and related system services.
• Participate in requirement analysis, interface reviews, unit testing, system integration, defect resolution, and software delivery. Collaborate with platform, testing, and component teams on end-to-end verification.

What Makes You A Strong Fit

• 2–3 years of Android Automotive development experience, including experience with system applications, system services, or Android Framework development.
• Good programming skills in Java and/or Kotlin, with a solid understanding of object-oriented design and common design patterns.
• Good understanding of Android components, application lifecycle, services, Binder/AIDL, inter-process communication, and multithreading.
• Experience with View/XML or Jetpack Compose, with the ability to implement interfaces and interactions for system utility applications.
• Understanding of Android Framework and system service architecture, with the ability to read relevant source code and investigate application-to-system integration issues.
• Knowledge of AAOS development environments and experience with module builds, system application integration, software flashing, and debugging.
• Knowledge of CarService, VHAL, or automotive diagnostic concepts.
• Basic understanding of platform signing, system permissions, privileged permissions, and SELinux.
• Familiarity with Linux, Git, Android Studio, ADB, Logcat, dumpsys, and common Android debugging tools.
• Good analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Experience developing OTA / software upgrade, engineering mode, system logging, or diagnostic tools.
• Experience extending Android Framework APIs, developing system services, or porting system applications.
• Experience with C/C++, JNI, or native service integration.

Things To Know

• This role focuses on AAOS system applications and services, with close integration across Android Framework, system services, and vehicle interfaces.
• You will collaborate with platform, testing, and component teams to support system integration, verification, and software delivery.

What You Can Expect

• A hybrid work environment that balances flexibility with in-person collaboration, with most office-based roles onsite four days a week (if applicable).
• Access to employee discounts on HARMAN products (including JBL, Harman / Kardon, AKG, and others)
• Learning and development opportunities through our award-winning HARMAN University programs
• Wellness benefits designed to support your overall well-being
• Access to the HARMAN campus fitness center and cafeteria, where available
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that supports both your professional and personal development

About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology

Ever since the 1920s, we’ve been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.

Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today’s most sought-after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world’s ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other.

If you’re ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today!

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HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you – all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. HARMAN strives to hire the best qualified candidates and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse marketplaces and communities of our global colleagues and customers. 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.HARMAN attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications and job-related performance.(www.harman.com)

HARMAN is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at harmancareers@harman.com. Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

General information

Location:

Chengdu - Sichuan, China

Job Family:

Engineering

Worker Type Reference:

Regular - Permanent

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Career Level:

T2

Job ID:

R-57098-2026