W2 - 10+ Cloud Engineer – Cloud-Based Third-Party Integrations

Job Title: Cloud Engineer – Cloud-Based Third-Party Integrations
Location: Palo Alto, CA
EXP: 10+

Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Engineer with expertise in cloud-based third-party integrations and connected vehicle ecosystems. This role focuses on designing and building scalable cloud services and integrating them with in-vehicle platforms, enabling seamless delivery of third-party functionalities such as music, navigation, payments, and voice services.
The ideal candidate will have strong backend/cloud development experience combined with knowledge of connected vehicle systems, embedded environments, and Android Automotive platforms.

Key Responsibilities:
•    Design and develop cloud-based integrations for third-party services within connected vehicle platforms.
•    Integrate external APIs (e.g., music, weather, navigation, payment services) into vehicle ecosystems.
•    Build and maintain scalable backend services to support cloud-to-vehicle communication.
•    Implement secure authentication mechanisms including OAuth 2.0 and JWT.
•    Work with protocols such as MQTT, WebSocket, HTTP/HTTPS for real-time and asynchronous communication.
•    Develop and manage API lifecycle, including design, versioning, and documentation (OpenAPI/Swagger).
•    Bridge cloud services with in-vehicle applet frameworks to enable seamless feature integration.
•    Handle data synchronization, offline state management, and OTA update mechanisms.
•    Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build Android services, apps, or applets within Android Automotive environments.
•    Contribute to in-vehicle frameworks or SDKs that enable safe integration of new cloud-based features.

Required Qualifications:
Cloud & Integration Expertise
•    Strong experience with RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs.
•    Hands-on experience with third-party SDK integrations and API lifecycle management.
•    Proficiency in authentication protocols such as OAuth 2.0 and JWT.
•    Experience working with JSON and protobuf data formats.
Programming Skills
•    Proficiency in C++ (for applet framework or low-level integrations).
•    Experience with at least one backend language: Python, Go, or Node.js.
•    Experience with Java/Kotlin for Android-based development.
Cloud Platforms
•    Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform:
o    AWS (IoT Core, Lambda, API Gateway)
o    Azure IoT Hub
o    Google Cloud IoT / Firebase
Connected Vehicle & Systems Knowledge
•    Understanding of vehicle-cloud communication patterns.
•    Knowledge of vehicle-cloud security, certificates, and OTA update mechanisms.
•    Familiarity with embedded systems or connected vehicle architecture.

Android Automotive Context:
•    Develop applications and services using Kotlin and Java.
•    Utilize C++ (JNI) for performance-critical or low-level integrations.
•    Integrate cloud services such as Spotify, voice assistants, weather APIs, and Google services.
•    Implement data flow across Android Automotive components such as CarService, HMI, and Vehicle HAL.
•    Ensure robust data synchronization, offline handling, and state management.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills:
•    Experience with Android Automotive Companion Apps (mobile-to-car integration).
•    Knowledge of CarPlay and Android Auto integration boundaries.
•    Experience building headless Android services for background processing.
•    Familiarity with Google Automotive Services (GAS) certification requirements.
•    Experience with cloud-connected services using Firebase, AWS, or Azure.