Cloud Engineer (Cloud-based Third-Party Integrations)

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • Posted 3 hours ago | Updated 3 hours ago

Overview

On Site
$70 - $80
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Adobe AIR
Amazon Web Services
Android
Android Development
Authentication
Cloud Computing
Cloud Security
Communication
Data Flow
Distributed Computing
Embedded Systems
HTTPS

Job Details

Role: Cloud Engineer Cloud-Based Third-Party Integrations
Location: Palo Alto, CA
Duration: 12+ Months
About the Role
We are looking for a highly skilled Cloud Engineer specializing in cloud-based third-party integrations for connected vehicles. In this role, you will design, build, and maintain integrations between our vehicle applet framework and a variety of external cloud services. You will help enable seamless in-vehicle experiences such as music streaming, weather, navigation, payments, voice assistant integrations, and more.
This role bridges cloud backends, API integrations, Android Automotive systems, and in-vehicle applets, requiring a strong understanding of distributed systems, API lifecycle management, cloud-to-vehicle communication, and secure data flows.
Key Responsibilities
Cloud & Integration Work
  • Develop and maintain cloud-based integrations with external third-party APIs (e.g., music services, weather providers, ADAS/traffic sources, payment systems, voice platforms).
  • Design and implement API workflows, authentication flows (OAuth 2.0, JWT), and robust error handling.
  • Manage third-party SDKs, API lifecycle processes, token refresh logic, rate limits, and service scalability.
  • Implement cloud-to-vehicle communication patterns using MQTT, WebSocket, and HTTP/HTTPS.
  • Build integration services using Python, Go, or Node.js as needed for backend logic, glue code, or automation.
Vehicle & In-Vehicle Applets
  • Bridge cloud backends with in-vehicle applets using our internal applet framework.
  • Build Android Automotive services, modules, or applets that consume cloud APIs and push updates to in-vehicle UIs and services.
  • Handle data synchronization workflows, state management, offline behavior, and update propagation inside Android Automotive.
  • Implement secure communication flows involving certificates, tokens, and vehicle-bound identities.
  • Potentially support OTA (over-the-air) update mechanisms for cloud and applet components.
Android / Embedded Context
  • Develop Android components in Kotlin/Java, with occasional C++/JNI for low-level or high-performance needs.
  • Integrate cloud data into the Android Automotive stack (CarService, HMI layers, Vehicle HAL, and related subsystems).
  • Contribute to an internal framework/SDK that enables multiple teams to build cloud-powered vehicle features safely and efficiently.
Required Qualifications
Technical Skills
Cloud & Backend
  • Strong experience integrating cloud APIs using RESTful and/or GraphQL interfaces.
  • Deep knowledge of authentication methods such as OAuth 2.0, JWT, and token management.
  • Proficiency with data formats: JSON, protobuf.
  • Experience with cloud services from at least one major provider:
    • AWS (IoT Core, Lambda, API Gateway)
    • Azure IoT Hub
    • Google Cloud IoT / Firebase
  • Understanding of vehicle-cloud security, certificates, and secure communication channels.
  • Familiarity with OTA update flows and distributed system reliability patterns.
Programming Languages
  • Required:
    • C++ (for embedded or applet frameworks)
    • Python, Go, or Node.js (cloud services or integration tooling)
  • Preferred:
    • Java/Kotlin (Android and Android Automotive)
Communication Protocols
  • Experience with cloud-to-vehicle messaging patterns:
    • MQTT
    • WebSocket
    • HTTP/HTTPS
  • Familiarity with event-driven or streaming architectures is a plus.
Android / Automotive Knowledge
  • Comfortable with Android development in Kotlin/Java.
  • Experience integrating cloud services into Android Automotive systems.
  • Solid understanding of:
    • API design & OpenAPI/Swagger documentation
    • Data synchronization and state management
    • Offline-first patterns
    • Security considerations in embedded/automotive contexts
Nice-to-Have Qualifications
  • Experience building or integrating Android Automotive Companion Apps (mobile-to-car integrations).
  • Knowledge of CarPlay / Android Auto ecosystems and limitations.
  • Experience implementing headless Android services for background tasks or event synchronization.
  • Familiarity with Google Automotive Services (GAS) certification and compliance requirements.
  • Understanding of infotainment frameworks, navigation systems, or voice assistant integrations.
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