Full-stack Engineer (Embedded Applets Development)
Location: Palo Alto, CA - Onsite
Duration: Long Term
Contract Typ: W2
Automotive experience is must have.
Requirements
Kotlin / Java – for developing applets and Android system services.
C++ – for native components (through JNI), hardware interfacing, or embedded optimization.
Python – optional, for tooling or testing.
Android Framework internals (System Services, AIDL, Binder IPC)
Android HAL / JNI / NDK for native integration
CarService and Car API layers in Android Automotive
Experience extending or customizing AOSP (Android Open Source Project).
Familiar with AAOS (Android Automotive OS) system architecture.
Build "physical" or in-vehicle applications using the applets framework:
Examples: climate control, seat settings, vehicle status, camera views, etc.
Integrate applets with HMI layers or Android Automotive UI templates.
Implement inter-module communication (via AIDL, event bus, or IPC).
Ensure smooth interaction with system services and cloud components (where relevant).
Job responsibilities
Develop new physical applications using our applets framework, including adapting and enhancing the framework for embedded systems.
Build and extend Android Automotive applets that interact with vehicle hardware and sensors.
Contribute to and enhance the applet framework that runs on the in-vehicle Android system.
Work close to the system layer — possibly between the Android Framework and the HMI/UI layer.
Ensure performance, reliability, and real-time responsiveness suitable for automotive environments.
Develop new vehicle applets (e.g., HVAC, media, connectivity apps).
Adapt and enhance the applets framework for new hardware or embedded constraints
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