Senior Android Developer (Automotive OS Experience)

Project description

Luxoft is a global software services company delivering professional solutions across sectors such as Finance, Automotive, and Digital Transformation. We are establishing a new team focused on developing and enhancing Android Framework components, specifically SystemUI and Homescreen, for our client's In-Vehicle Android Infotainment (IVI) systems. The team aims to understand user interactions with information and vehicle infrastructure to shape the future IVI experience for 2026 and beyond. Recognizing software as a key driver of innovation and differentiation in automotive environments, we build a software foundation that leverages open-source technologies in alignment with their communities. Our approach incorporates modern continuous integration and continuous delivery practices, extending deployment directly into the vehicle. The project follows agile principles and is scaled across a large, multi-hundred-person team. Through combining advanced technologies, agile methodologies, and a commitment to optimal solutions, we collaborate with our OEM partner to define the future of IVI systems.

Responsibilities

• - Collaborate within an end-to-end (E2E) team alongside system engineers, product owners, designers, backend teams, and QA. - Implement, test, and refine new features for the existing Android Automotive application stack. - Work with Product Managers and UI/UX designers to translate requirements into technical solutions that integrate with the current architecture. - Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects, bugs, and performance issues promptly. - Maintain and enhance codebase health through regular refactoring and optimization.

SKILLS

Must have

• This role requires advanced expertise in Android development, demonstrated by a proven track record of delivering successful applications. The candidate must apply strong technical skills to develop and maintain robust mobile solutions. Hard skills: - Expert knowledge of Kotlin and Java programming and comprehensive familiarity with the Android SDK. - Proficient in Android Architecture Components such as Lifecycle and ViewModel, along with implementation of design patterns including MVVM, MVI, Clean Architecture, and SOLID principles. - Extensive experience with the Android Framework, covering services (foreground/background), ContentProviders, IPC mechanisms (Binder, AIDL, Messenger, Intents/Broadcasts), and the permissions model including runtime and privileged permissions. - Solid understanding of Android system aspects such as process lifecycle, memory management, out-of-memory behavior, ActivityManagerService, app sandboxing, and security fundamentals. - Skilled in log analysis using logcat, performance profiling, and the use of debugging tools. - Practical experience with Android Studio, Gradle build system, and Git version control. - Familiarity with Linux internals, basic shell operations, SELinux policy, and system-level concepts pertinent to embedded devices. - Experience with Android Automotive OS, including AAOS application models, HMI constraints, and Car APIs. Soft skills: - Ability to troubleshoot complex system-level and application issues methodically. - Effective use of technical tools and resources for performance optimization and debugging. - Capability to understand and adapt to platform-specific constraints and requirements.

Nice to have

- Previous experience with Android Automotive Operating System (AAOS) and Android Open-Source Project (AOSP) frameworks: Demonstrated familiarity with these platforms is beneficial for understanding their structure and development processes. - Spanish language proficiency: Ability to communicate in Spanish is an optional asset for enhanced collaboration in relevant contexts.