Android Middleware Engineer - Automotive Infotainment

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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