Full Stack Engineer (Embedded Applets Development)

Description:

"GlobalLogic estimates the starting pay range for this role to be performed in Palo Alto, CA to be $150K to $170K and reflects base salary only and does not include additional performance-linked variable compensation, benefits etc that may be applicable for the role. 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.

Full-Stack Engineer (Embedded Applets Development)

Palo Alto, CA

Job Description

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.

Strong understanding of:

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