Principal Audio SW Developer

We are seeking a highly experienced Android Application Development Lead to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Android app development, with a specialization in Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, and automotive Android. This role requires a deep understanding of modern Android development practices and the ability to lead and mentor a growing team of developers. Candidate shall also be collaborating and working cross functionally with designers, technical artists, and platform software engineers to develop apps for an enhanced in-vehicle user experience.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of high-quality Android applications for automotive systems using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose (Preferred).
• Develop and maintain robust application architectures, ensuring scalability, and performance.
• Understand and develop upon android graphical framework to support scalable multi display applications.
• Develop and modify android middleware components as required to support application requirements as required.
• Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to industry best practices.
• Mentor and guide junior developers, fostering a collaborative and innovative development environment.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers, to deliver high-quality products.
• Implement comprehensive testing strategies to ensure the reliability and performance of applications using automated testing frameworks
• Maintain clear and comprehensive documentation for all development processes and codebases.
• Manage the delivery of Apps for different vehicle programs
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies, continuously improving development processes and tools.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in Android development with expertise in Human Machine Interface development
• Strong expertise in Kotlin, Jetpack Compose (Preferred), User Experience (UX) implementation and Automotive Android.
• In-depth knowledge of Android SDK, building Android SDKs, Android graphical framework, multi display frameworks, and Vehicle HALs
• Experience with Android Automotive OS is preferred
• Proficiency with Android Studio, Git, Gerrit, and other development tools.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience is leading a Android App Development team for automotive
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and lead by example.