Software Architect – Android IVI (Automotive)
Summary
Owns end-to-end architecture of Android IVI (in-vehicle infotainment) platforms for automotive — spanning apps, middleware, framework, HAL, kernel, and bootchain — while leading cross-functional teams, integration, and optimization. Core tech: Android AOSP (A12/A14/A16), AIDL/HIDL, binder IPC, Linux kernel/U-Boot, audio/media and connectivity stacks.
Experience Required:
Total: 8–10 years
Relevant: Minimum 6+ years in Automotive Infotainment, Android IVI, BSP, or Embedded Systems
Key Responsibilities
- System & Software Architecture:
- Define, design, and own the end-to-end Android IVI software architecture, including apps, middleware, HAL layers, framework, kernel, and bootchain.
- Architect solutions for Android A12 / A14 / A16-based IVI platforms, ensuring OEM-specific customization and scalability.
- Define architecture for AIDL / HIDL interfaces, system services, custom framework extensions, and HAL integration.
- Drive architectural decisions for Audio, Media, HMI, Connectivity, Telephony, Vehicle I/O, and BSP subsystems.
- Technical Leadership & Delivery:
- Lead cross-functional teams spanning Android App, Middleware, Framework, Kernel, and Bootloader areas.
- Guide development of key IVI features such as media playback pipeline, audio routing, HMI frameworks, connectivity stacks, and AACP.
- Define non-functional requirements such as performance, security, reliability, boot time, and power.
- Requirements & Specification Management:
- Perform requirement analysis and decomposition for complex IVI features.
- Create high-level & low-level architecture documents, interface specifications, API definitions, and design guidelines.
- Maintain end-to-end traceability using tools such as DOORS/DNG.
- Integration, Debugging & Optimization:
- Lead system-level integration across Android Framework, HAL, Kernel, and BSP.
- Optimize bootloader, boot time, device bring-up, and platform stability.
- Mentor teams on debugging using logcat, systrace, perfetto, ftrace, and kernel logs.
- Compliance & Quality:
- Ensure software meets ASPICE, ISO 26262, and cybersecurity standards.
- Define coding guidelines, architecture governance, and review cycles.
Required Technical Skills:
- Android App, System Services, Framework, HAL, and AOSP customization.
- Expertise in AIDL / HIDL, binder IPC, vendor services.
- Expertise in Android A12, A14, A16, CTS/VTS.
- Audio framework, Audio HAL, AudioFlinger, Media framework.
- Connectivity stacks: Bluetooth, WiFi, AACP, Android Auto.
- Linux kernel internals, drivers, bootloader (U-Boot), secure boot.
Preferred Attributes:
- Strong analytical and architectural thinking.
- Ability to mentor and lead teams.
- Experience with OEM/Tier-1 infotainment delivery.
Other Details:
This role is focused on software architecture within the Automotive sector, specifically within the domain of Android IVI software systems. The position will involve cross-functional collaboration and significant technical leadership throughout the project's lifecycle.
