Android Automotive (AAOS) Engineer

Tech StackAutomotive & Embedded: Android Automotive OS (AAOS), Android Automotive Platform Integration, Embedded Linux, QNXProgramming: C, C++Multimedia & Video: MP4 / Fragmented MP4 (fMP4), H.264 / H.265, Media Pipelines, Multimedia FrameworksStreaming & Media Delivery: HTTP-based Media Delivery, MPEG-DASHFrameworks & Tools: REST APIs IPC Mechanisms Service-OrientedArchitecture & Integration: REST APIs, IPC Mechanisms, Service-Oriented Architectures, Multithreaded & Asynchronous ArchitecturesSecurity: Automotive Cybersecurity, Secure Communication ConceptsRequired Qualifications:Strong expertise in Android Automotive OS (AAOS) and Android Automotive platform integrationStrong experience in C/C++ software developmentWillingness to travel occasionally to the client's office in GermanyExperience working with Linux and/or QNX environmentsStrong knowledge of multimedia and video software architectureExperience with video streaming technologies, including MP4, fMP4, HTTP-based media delivery, and MPEG-DASHExperience designing and implementing REST APIsExperience with multithreaded and asynchronous software architecturesGood understanding of:Video codecs such as H.264/H.265Media pipelines and multimedia frameworksMetadata and playlist managementPersistent storage and data lifecycle conceptsIPC mechanisms and service-oriented architecturesAutomotive cybersecurity and secure communication conceptsSystem-level integration between applications, middleware, OS, and hardwareNice to Have:Hands-on experience with QNX-based automotive platformsExperience with multimedia frameworks such as GStreamer, FFmpeg, Android MediaCodec, or equivalent technologiesExperience integrating camera/video sources in embedded systemsKnowledge of adaptive streaming technologies, particularly MPEG-DASHFamiliarity with automotive development processes such as ASPICEExperience working with SoC/platform vendors and automotive Tier-1 suppliersProject Description:We are looking for a Lead Android Automotive (AAOS) Engineer to support the development of multimedia and video software solutions for automotive platforms. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining multimedia components and backend services operating across Android Automotive, Embedded Linux, and QNX environments. The project covers end-to-end video ingestion, processing, storage, streaming, and lifecycle management, as well as integration with Android IVI applications, vehicle interfaces, platform services, and security frameworks. The position requires close collaboration with distributed development teams, suppliers, and technical stakeholders.Scope of Services:Design, implement, and maintain multimedia and video software components and backend services for automotive platformsDevelop solutions operating across Android Automotive, Embedded Linux, and QNX environmentsOwn end-to-end video ingestion, processing, storage, streaming, and lifecycle managementImplement and maintain media storage solutions based on MP4/fMP4 and related container technologiesDevelop HTTP/DASH streaming solutions, REST APIs, playlist management, metadata handling, and thumbnail generation capabilitiesIntegrate multimedia services with Android IVI applications, vehicle interfaces, platform services, and security frameworksDrive cross-functional system integration and resolve dependencies between applications, middleware, OS, and hardware layersAnalyze and troubleshoot multimedia, streaming, performance, stability, latency, resource-utilization, and storage-related issuesSupport integration, testing, technical reviews, validation, and deployment on target automotive hardwareCollaborate with distributed development teams, suppliers, and technical stakeholders