Android Infotainment Domain Architect

Stellantis•Auburn Hills, MI

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Android Infotainment Domain Architect to lead the design, architecture, and technical strategy of next-generation in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) systems based on the Android Automotive platform. This role requires deep expertise in Android internals, system architecture, and automotive-grade software development. The ideal candidate will collaborate across product, UX, hardware, and platform teams to define scalable, secure, and high-performance Infotainment solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or related field.
A minimum of 8 years of software development experience, with at least 5 years in Android system architecture or Android Automotive.
Experience collaborating with OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, or chipset vendors.
Strong communication and leadership skills.
Strong expertise in: Android Framework & System Services AOSP (Android Open Source Project) Linux Kernel basics & HAL interfaces IVI/multimedia/telephony/navigation stacks System performance tuning and debugging

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or related engineering fields.

Responsibilities

Define end-to-end architecture for Android-based IVI systems, including system software, middleware, apps, HMI, and vehicle integration layers.
Drive platform design across components such as: Android Automotive OS (AAOS), Car Services / Car HAL, Connectivity (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, telematics), Multimedia and Audio routing
Ensure system performance, scalability, power efficiency, and robustness for automotive-grade requirements.
Provide architectural direction to cross-functional engineering teams (framework, multimedia, apps, middleware, connectivity).
Review technical designs, code, and system specifications for adherence to architecture guidelines.
Identify and resolve complex system-level issues involving performance, latency, resource management, and stability.
Mentor engineering teams on Android Automotive best practices and platform capabilities.
Define long-term architectural strategy aligned with product vision and automotive industry trends.
Evaluate adoption of emerging technologies such as: Android-powered digital cockpit integration, ML/AI-based in-vehicle features
Partner with OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, and internal engineering groups to define integration strategies.
Work closely with Product Managers, UX Designers, Hardware Engineers, and QA to ensure seamless integration.
Collaborate with chipset vendors (e.g., Qualcomm, Nvidia) for BSP and platform bring-up.
Represent engineering in technical discussions with customers, partners, and senior leadership.
Ensure compliance with: Cybersecurity standards (ISO/SAE 21434), Google Android Automotive requirements and certification processes
Establish architecture aligned with privacy, security, and data protection principles.