Principal Audio SW Developer

Stellantis•Auburn Hills, MI

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Android Automotive OS is preferred

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.