Senior Android Automotive Developer

P3 USA • Detroit, MI

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About The Position

At P3, we build advanced infotainment systems for some of the world’s largest automotive OEMs. We specialize in Android Automotive OS (AAOS) and lead end-to-end development for complex, in-vehicle digital experiences. If you're passionate about shaping how millions of people interact with their cars — and you’re ready to take technical ownership — this is the place to make an impact.

As a Senior Android Automotive Developer, you will:
Architect, design, and build advanced applications and services for the AAOS platform using Kotlin/Java and solid Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles.
Lead technical workstreams and guide teams of Android developers toward high‑quality, on‑time delivery.
Apply strong architecture knowledge, design patterns, and clean code practices to build scalable and maintainable software.
Design and extend features within Android Open Source Project (AOSP) and Android Automotive OS (AAOS), including system services, HAL integrations, SDK extensions, and custom platform components.
Work hands-on with the Android build system, including Soong/Blueprint, build variants, custom build targets, and system image construction.
Collaborate closely with UX, system engineering, hardware integration, and global development teams to define, design, and implement complex features.
Take ownership of deep system-level debugging, performance tuning, and solving complex integration challenges.
Ensure code robustness and reliability through structured unit testing, UI testing, and integration testing.
Drive continuous improvement by evaluating new tools, frameworks, and development methodologies.
Use Git confidently for version control, branching strategies, and code reviews.
Mentor junior developers, provide architectural guidance, and enforce development best practices in the AAOS domain.
Work autonomously with minimal supervision, proactively identifying risks, proposing solutions, and ensuring alignment with customer expectations.
Represent P3 in technical discussions with customers, translating complex engineering topics into clear recommendations.
Contribute to an Agile environment through participation in Scrum ceremonies, backlog refinement, and incremental delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience delivering production-grade Android software, ideally including AAOS or automotive projects.
• Strong proficiency in Kotlin and Java, with a deep understanding of OOP, architectural patterns, and design patterns (e.g., MVVM, MVP, repository pattern).
• Professional experience with Android Automotive OS (AAOS) and/or AOSP, including platform extensions and system-level development.
• Strong grasp of Android application architecture and full-stack development across apps, middleware, and system services.
• Hands-on experience with the Android build system, including Soong, build optimization, custom images, and platform bring-up.
• Solid problem‑solving ability, structured analytical thinking, and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Proficient with Git, including branching strategies, pull requests, and code review processes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and elevate development teams; experience onboarding junior engineers is a plus.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe) and CI/CD tools (GitLab, Jenkins, etc.).
• Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken).
• Ability to work independently and drive topics forward with minimal supervision.
• You are willing to travel.
• You are authorized to work in the US.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and elevate development teams; experience onboarding junior engineers is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and build advanced applications and services for the AAOS platform using Kotlin/Java and solid Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles.
• Lead technical workstreams and guide teams of Android developers toward high‑quality, on‑time delivery.
• Apply strong architecture knowledge, design patterns, and clean code practices to build scalable and maintainable software.
• Design and extend features within Android Open Source Project (AOSP) and Android Automotive OS (AAOS), including system services, HAL integrations, SDK extensions, and custom platform components.
• Work hands-on with the Android build system, including Soong/Blueprint, build variants, custom build targets, and system image construction.
• Collaborate closely with UX, system engineering, hardware integration, and global development teams to define, design, and implement complex features.
• Take ownership of deep system-level debugging, performance tuning, and solving complex integration challenges.
• Ensure code robustness and reliability through structured unit testing, UI testing, and integration testing.
• Drive continuous improvement by evaluating new tools, frameworks, and development methodologies.
• Use Git confidently for version control, branching strategies, and code reviews.
• Mentor junior developers, provide architectural guidance, and enforce development best practices in the AAOS domain.
• Work autonomously with minimal supervision, proactively identifying risks, proposing solutions, and ensuring alignment with customer expectations.
• Represent P3 in technical discussions with customers, translating complex engineering topics into clear recommendations.
• Contribute to an Agile environment through participation in Scrum ceremonies, backlog refinement, and incremental delivery.

Benefits

• We offer a competitive salary with bonus potential.
• You get up to 20 days PTO and 10 paid company holidays.
• We offer mentorship and onboarding programs and a flat hierarchy.
• You can get healthcare, life insurance, dental & vision, 401(k) matching.
• We offer national and international travel opportunities.
• You have career opportunities in a fast-growing company and work in small, efficient project teams.

What This Job Offers

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