Android Automative Engineer

Hybrid in Palo Alto, CA, US • Posted 6 hours ago • Updated 6 hours ago
Contract W2
Contract Independent
Travel Required
On-site
Depends on Experience
Fitment

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Job Details

Skills

  • IPC
  • Computer Hardware
  • Customization
  • Embedded Systems
  • HMI
  • HVAC
  • JNI
  • API
  • Android
  • Applets
  • C++
  • Optimization
  • Real-time
  • Sensors
  • Systems Architecture
  • Cloud Computing
  • Communication
  • HAL
  • Java
  • Media
  • Open Source
  • Python
  • Testing
  • UI

Summary

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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  • Dice Id: 10121769
  • Position Id: 26-01320
  • Posted 6 hours ago
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