Android Middleware Developer

Stellantis • Auburn Hills, MI

2h

About The Position

Core Skills:

Design, develop, and maintain Android middleware services for Automotive /
IVI platforms
Work on AOSP customization, system services, framework APIs, and native
services
Integrate and customize Android Automotive OS (AAOS) components
Develop and debug Binder, AIDL, HIDL, and IPC mechanisms
Interface with HAL layers and collaborate with BSP / SoC vendors
Optimize system performance, boot time, memory usage, and stability
Support integration of vehicle signals, CAN, LIN, and Automotive protocols
Strong knowledge on Automotive SOCs and Microcontrollers.
Debug complex issues in the stack spanning from HAL, drivers, middleware, to
user-space applications.
Experience with communication interfaces like Ethernet, UART, SPI, USB
Experience with CAN, SOME I/P, AVB, or A2B communication protocols is a plus.
Knowledge on optimize audio latency, synchronization, and performance for
multi-zone and multi-source playback scenarios.
Support certification, compliance, and end-of-line (EOL) testing processes
related to audio.

Key Responsibilities:

Architect and Design of Automotive IVI and Cluster Systems features,
including Media, Telephony, Navigation Prompts, Voice Assistants, and
Projection modes (CarPlay, Android Auto).
Develop and optimize Audio HAL/PAL layers using AIDL, and interface with
Android Frameworks.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (System Architects, DSP Engineers,
Hardware Engineers, and Platform Teams) for feature definition, design,
validation, and integration.

Requirements

• Design, develop, and maintain Android middleware services for Automotive / IVI platforms
• Work on AOSP customization, system services, framework APIs, and native services
• Integrate and customize Android Automotive OS (AAOS) components
• Develop and debug Binder, AIDL, HIDL, and IPC mechanisms
• Interface with HAL layers and collaborate with BSP / SoC vendors
• Optimize system performance, boot time, memory usage, and stability
• Support integration of vehicle signals, CAN, LIN, and Automotive protocols
• Strong knowledge on Automotive SOCs and Microcontrollers.
• Debug complex issues in the stack spanning from HAL, drivers, middleware, to user-space applications.
• Experience with communication interfaces like Ethernet, UART, SPI, USB
• Support certification, compliance, and end-of-line (EOL) testing processes related to audio.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• A minimum of 8 years of Android automotive experience
• Strong skills in C/C++/Java/Python
• Strong proficiency in Android Framework & Middleware
• Solid experience with Android Automotive OS (AAOS)
• Expertise in Java, Kotlin, and C/C++
• Hands-on experience with AOSP build system (Soong, Make, Bazel)
• Deep understanding of Binder, AIDL, HIDL, and system services
• Experience with HAL development and integration
• Familiarity with Linux kernel basics and embedded systems
• Debugging tools: adb, logcat, systrace, perfetto, gdb
• Knowledge of boot flow, power management, and performance tuning

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CAN, SOME I/P, AVB, or A2B communication protocols is a plus.
• Knowledge on optimize audio latency, synchronization, and performance for multi-zone and multi-source playback scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Architect and Design of Automotive IVI and Cluster Systems features, including Media, Telephony, Navigation Prompts, Voice Assistants, and Projection modes (CarPlay, Android Auto).
• Develop and optimize Audio HAL/PAL layers using AIDL, and interface with Android Frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (System Architects, DSP Engineers, Hardware Engineers, and Platform Teams) for feature definition, design, validation, and integration.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level