Senior Staff Engineer - Android AOSP

Job Description : We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Staff Engineer Android Automotive (AOSP) to lead the design, development, and integration of next-generation Android Automotive solutions. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Android Open Source Project (AOSP), Android Automotive OS (AAOS), system-level software development, hardware-software integration, and automotive software processes.This role requires a strong technical leader who can drive architecture decisions, mentor engineering teams, collaborate with global stakeholders, and ensure compliance with automotive quality standards, including ASPICE.Key Responsibilities : 1. Technical Leadership : - Lead the design, development, customization, and optimization of Android Automotive OS (AAOS) platforms.- Drive architecture discussions and technical decisions for automotive infotainment and connected vehicle systems.- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams across multiple projects.- Review software designs, code quality, performance, and system architecture.2. AOSP Development : - Customize and enhance Android Open Source Project (AOSP) components to meet automotive requirements.- Develop and maintain Android framework, middleware, and system-level services.- Integrate Android Automotive features and services across multiple vehicle platforms.- Optimize system performance, memory utilization, boot time, and overall stability.3. Hardware & System Integration : - Collaborate with hardware, BSP, platform, and product engineering teams.- Design and implement hardware abstraction layers (HAL).- Work closely with chipset vendors and hardware suppliers for platform integration.- Support bring-up activities and system-level debugging.4. HIDL/AIDL & System Services Development : - Design and implement Android HIDL/AIDL interfaces.- Develop Binder IPC-based communication mechanisms.- Create and maintain Android system services and framework components.- Ensure seamless communication between application, framework, and hardware layers.5. Automotive Software Development : - Develop software solutions aligned with automotive architecture and functional safety requirements.- Support integration of vehicle services and automotive-specific APIs.- Participate in software lifecycle activities including requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, and validation.6. Quality & Process Compliance : - Ensure compliance with ASPICE (Automotive SPICE) processes and standards.- Participate in process audits, assessments, and quality reviews.- Prepare technical documentation, design specifications, and compliance artifacts.- Support software verification, validation, and release management activities.7. Testing & Debugging : - Conduct root cause analysis and troubleshooting of complex system-level issues.- Perform integration testing, performance testing, and system validation.- Utilize debugging tools to analyze kernel, framework, and application issues.- Collaborate with QA and validation teams to ensure product quality.Required Technical Skills : 1. Android & AOSP : - Strong experience in : Android Open Source Project (AOSP), Android Automotive OS (AAOS), Android Framework Development, Android System Services, Android Middleware, Android Internals.2. System-Level Development : - Strong expertise in : Java, Android Native Components, Linux-Based Systems, Embedded Software Development, Multithreading and Concurrency.3. Android Communication Frameworks : - Hands-on experience with : HIDL (HAL Interface Definition Language), AIDL (Android Interface Definition Language), Binder IPC, Android HAL Development, Android Service Architecture.4. Automotive Technologies : - Experience working on : Automotive Infotainment Systems, Connected Vehicle Platforms, Vehicle Services Integration, Automotive Middleware, Embedded Automotive Software.5. Development Tools : - Git, Gerrit, Jenkins, Android Studio, JIRA, CI/CD Pipelines, Debugging and Profiling Tools.Mandatory Requirements : - 10+ years of software development experience.- Strong expertise in Android Automotive and AOSP development.- Extensive experience with HIDL, AIDL, Binder IPC, and Android System Services.- Experience in hardware-software integration and automotive platform bring-up.- ASPICE (Automotive SPICE) process knowledge and implementation experience is mandatory.- Proven experience leading complex automotive software programs.Preferred Qualifications : - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, or related field.- Experience working with Tier-1 automotive suppliers or automotive OEMs.- Exposure to automotive communication protocols such as : CAN, LIN, Ethernet, SOME/IP.- Knowledge of Automotive Functional Safety concepts.- Familiarity with Agile and Automotive V-Model development methodologies. (ref:hirist.tech)