Software Architect, Android Automotive Infotainment (IVI)

Quick Facts

• Total experience: 8–10 years
• Relevant experience: 6+ years in Automotive Infotainment / Android IVI / BSP / Embedded Systems

Description

Own the end-to-end Android IVI software architecture, including apps, middleware, HAL layers, framework, kernel, and bootchain. Architect Android A12/A14/A16 IVI platforms with OEM-specific customization, define AIDL/HIDL interfaces and HAL integration, and lead architectural decisions across audio, media, HMI, connectivity, telephony, vehicle I/O, and BSP subsystems. Lead cross-functional teams, set non-functional requirements, and drive integration, debugging, optimization, and compliance with ASPICE, ISO 26262, and cybersecurity standards.

Responsibilities

• Define and own Android IVI architecture across app, middleware, framework, HAL, kernel, and bootchain
• Architect A12/A14/A16 IVI solutions with OEM customization and scalability
• Define AIDL/HIDL interfaces, system services, framework extensions, and HAL integration
• Lead architecture for Audio, Media, HMI, Connectivity, Telephony, Vehicle I/O, and BSP subsystems
• Lead teams across Android App, Middleware, Framework, Kernel, and Bootloader areas
• Guide delivery of key IVI features (media playback pipeline, audio routing, HMI frameworks, connectivity stacks, AACP)
• Define non-functional requirements (performance, security, reliability, boot time, power)
• Perform requirement analysis and decomposition for complex IVI features
• Create high-level and low-level architecture documents, interface specs, APIs, and design guidelines
• Maintain end-to-end traceability using DOORS/DNG
• Lead integration across Android Framework, HAL, Kernel, and BSP
• Optimize bootloader/boot time, bring-up, and platform stability
• Mentor teams on debugging using logcat, systrace, perfetto, ftrace, and kernel logs
• Ensure compliance with ASPICE, ISO 26262, and cybersecurity standards; establish coding guidelines and architecture governance

Requirements

• 8–10 years total experience
• 6+ years in Automotive Infotainment, Android IVI, BSP, or Embedded Systems
• Strong experience in Android App, System Services, Framework, HAL, and AOSP customization
• Expertise in AIDL/HIDL and binder IPC with vendor services
• Expertise in Android A12/A14/A16 and CTS/VTS
• Deep knowledge of audio components (Audio framework, Audio HAL, AudioFlinger, Media framework)
• Knowledge of connectivity stacks (Bluetooth, WiFi, AACP, Android Auto)
• Strong knowledge of Linux kernel internals, drivers, bootloader (U-Boot), and secure boot
• Understanding of ASPICE, ISO 26262, and cybersecurity standards

Benefits

• Remote work opportunities may be available, with collaboration across global teams
• Engagement duration may vary based on project requirements