Lead Software Engineer

Job Description:

• Backend / Cloud development Connected Vehicle / Embedded systems.
• Cloud & API Integration.
• Strong experience with RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs.
• Authentication methods: OAuth 2.0, JWT.
• Data formats: JSON, protobuf.
• Experience with third-party SDKs and API lifecycle management.
• Understanding of cloud-to-vehicle communication patterns (MQTT, WebSocket, HTTP/HTTPS).
• Programming Languages:
• C++ (for applet framework side).
• Python, Go, or Node.js for cloud services or integration scripts.
• Java/Kotlin if Android Automotive is part of the stack.

Cloud Platforms:

• Familiarity with at least one major platform:
• AWS (IoT Core, Lambda, API Gateway).
• Azure IoT Hub.
• Google Cloud IoT / Firebase.
• Understanding of vehicle-cloud security, certificates, and OTA mechanisms.
• Android context:
• Kotlin and Java main languages for Android development.
• C++ (JNI) for low-level integrations or performance-critical components.
• Python/Node.js/Go optional, for backend or integration tools.
• Integrating with third-party cloud services (Spotify, Alexa, Google APIs, weather, etc.).
• Familiarity with API design and OpenAPI/Swagger specs.
• Understanding data synchronization, state management, and offline handling.
• Optional but valuable: experience with Firebase, AWS, or Azure for managing connected services.

Nice to have:

• Experience with Android Automotive Companion App (mobile-to-car integration).
• Knowledge of CarPlay / Android Auto integration boundaries.
• Experience building headless Android services for background sync or event handling.
• Familiarity with Google Automotive Services (GAS) certification requirements.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop cloud-based third-party integrations and leverage our applets framework to represent third-party functionalities in the vehicle.
• Integrate external cloud APIs (Spotify, weather, navigation, payment services, etc.)
• Bridge cloud backends and in-vehicle applets (the same framework from the previous role).
• Possibly handle data synchronization, authentication, and OTA updates.
• Android context:
• Building Android services, apps, or applets that integrate cloud APIs (music, weather, payments, voice assistants, etc.).
• Implementing data flow between cloud services and Android Automotive components (CarService, HMI, Vehicle HAL).
• Possibly contributing to an in-vehicle framework or SDK that allows other teams to integrate new cloud-based features safely.

GlobalLogic estimates the starting pay range for this role to be performed in Palo Alto, CA is $160,000 - $170,000 Per Annum and reflects base salary only. This pay range is provided as a good faith estimate and the amount offered may be higher or lower. GlobalLogic takes many factors into consideration in making an offer, including candidate qualifications, work experience, operational needs, travel and onsite requirements, internal peer equity, prevailing wage, responsibilities, and other market and business considerations.