Job Description
Join us at the forefront of next-gen automotive technology. As a Staff Android Software Engineer, you’ll drive the future of in-vehicle user experiences by developing high-performance Android-based infotainment and digital cluster systems. You’ll focus on building scalable, responsive, and intuitive user interfaces on top of the Android Automotive OS and hybrid Android/RTOS environments.
What You’ll Do
Design, develop, and test Android system and application-level software for infotainment and digital displays (instrument clusters, center stack, HUD).
Lead the integration of Android applications within Android Automotive OS with embedded platforms and multi-display vehicle architectures.
Build reusable frameworks and services within Android, leveraging AOSP, Jetpack, and HIDL/AIDL interfaces.
Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, product, and design teams to deliver responsive, beautiful, and consistent in-vehicle experiences.
Optimize Android system performance, startup time, and resource usage to meet automotive-grade reliability and latency requirements.
Drive Android-RTOS coexistence strategies, enabling seamless handoff and communication between systems.
Apply Agile/Scrum practices with CI/CD pipelines to ensure robust, testable code and frequent feature delivery.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field—or equivalent work experience.
8+ years of experience in production-grade software development, with 3+ years focused on Android system or application development.
Deep proficiency in Java and/or Kotlin
Familiarity with Android System Apps, AOSP, Android HALs, and system services.
Experience integrating Android with embedded ECUs and automotive protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet).
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience delivering Android-based infotainment systems in production vehicles.
8+ years of experience in production-grade software development, with 3+ years focused on Android system or application development.
Experience with Android emulator tools, ADB, and automotive debugging tools like CANoe or VehicleSpy.
C++ experience
Understanding of Android Automotive OS and its integration with vehicle networks.
Background in RTOS or hybrid Android/RTOS systems.
Knowledge of OpenGL, Vulkan, or Unreal Engine for advanced UI rendering.
Compensation: The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of New York, Colorado, California, or Washington.
The salary range for this role is $195,000 - $298,800. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.
Benefits:
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
“Company Vehicle: Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review, you will be eligible to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program, through which you will be assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate. Note: program participants are required to purchase/lease a qualifying GM vehicle every four years unless one of a limited number of exceptions applies.”




This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.


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