Sr Android Automotive Software Engineer with AOSP
Volkswagen4 days ago
Base Salary
$159k - $286k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop Android Automotive OS and AOSP platform features for connected, embedded infotainment systems.
- Analyze and profile Android frameworks, system applications, and system services.
- Identify architectural and technical issues at the AOSP framework level and improve framework stability and critical operating states.
- Contribute to Android and company-owned frameworks, including interface reviews and technical specifications.
- Coordinate with suppliers, technology partners, system engineers, and development teams.
- Manage project priorities, deadlines, deliverables, system issues, ticket reviews, status reporting, and cross-team resource alignment.
- Mentor junior software developers on best practices and design patterns.
- Support integration workshops and on-site activities through occasional domestic and international travel.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- 7–10 years of relevant experience.
- At least 3 years of experience modifying Android framework components, system services, and the Android SDK.
- At least 5 years of experience with object-oriented design.
- Expert knowledge of the Android Framework, AOSP platform architecture, and related build systems.
- Experience with Android architecture, including the Linux Kernel, Hardware Abstraction Layer, and Treble.
- Proficiency in C++, Java, or Kotlin.
- Experience with software life-cycle methodologies and cross-team project alignment.
- Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree or equivalent, Android Automotive OS experience, Google Services for Android, CDD and Compatibility Test Suite familiarity, agile development tools, automotive software-team leadership, Linux/Android performance tooling, and automotive hypervisor experience.
- Strong analytical, conceptual, communication, planning, organization, collaboration, and mentoring skills.
Benefits
- The position is located in Belmont, California.
- The role includes frequent early-morning virtual meetings with stakeholders and development teams in Germany.
- Occasional domestic and international business travel may be required for supplier support and planning or integration workshops.
- Volkswagen Group of America is an equal opportunity employer.
- The organization participates in E-Verify and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing.