About The Role

Experienced Android Middleware Engineer to design, develop, integrate, and deliver complex middleware solutions for Android/Linux-based Automotive Infotainment and Cockpit systems.

The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in C++, Android AOSP, Middleware, HAL/VHAL, IPC, and embedded automotive systems, with experience spanning Android Framework, AOSP, HAL, and middleware layers. The role requires strong technical problem-solving skills and the ability to work across multiple automotive domains.

Roles & Responsibilities

Design, develop, integrate, and implement complex middleware solutions for automotive infotainment and cockpit systems.
Develop C++-based middleware components for Android/Linux-based IVI platforms.
Work across Android Framework, AOSP, HAL, and middleware layers.

Middleware Components

Multimedia, Bluetooth, Projection, Tuner, Audio, HMI, System Infrastructure, Sensors, Diagnostics, and Vehicle SOTA.
Implement and customize HAL/VHAL interfaces and Android HIDL-based interfaces.
Understand and work with Android Framework module architecture and Android boot sequence.
Develop and integrate Inter-ECU and Intra-ECU IPC communication mechanisms.
Work with IPCL and messaging frameworks for automotive communication.
Support system startup/shutdown, fast boot, audio, multimedia, HMI, sensor integration, diagnostics, and other platform-level features.
Perform cross-compilation using appropriate Android, Linux, and QNX toolchains.
Develop and maintain build configurations using CMake, Gradle, and Soong.
Apply Object-Oriented Programming concepts and C++ design patterns to develop scalable and maintainable middleware.
Follow coding standards and guidelines such as MISRA C/C++ where applicable.
Debug and troubleshoot middleware, framework, HAL, and system-level issues.
Use ADB and other Android/Linux/QNX debugging tools for issue analysis and resolution.
Perform root-cause analysis and support customer deliveries and production issues.
Participate in design reviews, code reviews, integration activities, and technical discussions.
Collaborate with BSP, HMI, Framework, HAL, System, Vehicle, and other cross-functional teams.

Required Technical Skills

Android / Automotive
Strong experience with Android AOSP / Android-based IVI or Cockpit systems.
Good understanding of Android Framework architecture.
Understanding of Android Boot Sequence.
Experience with HAL/VHAL implementation and customization.
Experience with Android HIDL interfaces.

Required Experience

4 - 8 years of relevant experience in designing and implementing middleware solutions.
Strong hands-on experience in C++ and automotive middleware development.
Experience working with Android AOSP/Linux-based IVI or Cockpit systems.
Experience across Framework/AOSP/HAL/Middleware layers is highly preferred.

Education : B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech

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Android Middleware Engineer - Automotive Infotainment