CONTRACT: Sr SWE - Android (with AOSP)

Role Responsibilities

• Engage in brainstorming sessions to identify front-end technologies (mobile and vehicle infotainment) to showcase customer-facing innovation concepts for mobility
• Develop mobile apps that can transform into vehicle apps when paired with the vehicle infotainment system
• Prototype interactive A.R. experiences using state-of-the-art spatial computing frameworks
• Make platform-level adaptations to customize Android Automotive for the vehicle infotainment system
• Identify and collaborate with external companies in Silicon Valley to bring disruptive technology and influence existing project portfolio
• Track ideas and their impact and infuse the outcomes of proof of concepts into real products
• Present your work at internal and external technology events and workshops with main stakeholders and potential companies
• Capture intellectual property

Qualifications

• Years of Experience: 8+ years of software development experience, 5+ years of experience in Android application development
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, EE or Game Design. Masters preferred.

Skills

• Self-motivated, flexible individual with high degree of ownership and accountability for results
• Analytical and conceptual thinking – using logic and reason, creative and strategic
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams as the technology lead for the domain
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Strong Android development experience
• Experience developing apps which have a multi-channel experience (e.g. Android Auto media and messaging apps)
• Experience building applications which ingest large scale data from REST APIs
• Understanding of core Computer Science algorithms and data structures
• Knowledge of Git fundamentals: branching, merging conflicts

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of software platform engineering and AOSP internals
• Experience bringing up systems with Android Automotive
• Hands-on experience with Kotlin, Jetpack and NDK development
• Experience developing interactive spatial computing experiences using Augmented Reality technologies like ARCore
• Understanding of vehicle Infotainment systems with a focus on application development (Navigation, Digital Assistant, V2X)

Work Flexibility & Compensation Data

• Readiness for international business trips to visit Audi AG, Volkswagen AG, Porsche AG
• Flexibility to travel within US, Europe and China

Compensation

• In Silicon Valley (California), the salary range for this role will be $155,000 - $185,000, depending on education and years of relevant experience.
• Other benefits for this position include: eligibility for annual performance bonus, healthcare benefits, 401(k), with company match, defined contribution retirement program, tuition reimbursement, and company lease car program.