Infotainment Architect Lead

Should Have Skills

• Programming Expertise: Expert in C++, Java, and Kotlin, with a strong command of embedded systems programming.
• Cloud Integration: Experience with integrating automotive systems with cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) for services such as OTA (Over-the-Air) updates, telematics, and vehicle data storage.
• Proven Expertise in VHAL, HAL layers, and Power Management concepts.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing and integrating

  Bluetooth

  and

  Wi-Fi

  modules, including handling protocol stacks, security, and co-existence challenges in an automotive environment.
• Proficiency in defining and implementing

  AIDL (Android Interface Definition Language) interfaces

  for robust

  inter-process communication (IPC)

  between system services and applications..

• Integration

  : Ensure seamless integration of Android Auto with vehicle-specific features and signals, including troubleshooting and resolving integration issues.

• Vehicle Signal Management

  : In-depth understanding of vehicle signal management and in-vehicle networking, such as CAN, Ethernet, LIN, and MOST.

• Automotive Infotainment

  : Proven track record as a solution architect for infotainment projects from the RFP stage to SOP (Start of Production).

• Deep OS & Framework Expertise:

• Linux-based IVI systems:

  Hands-on experience with embedded Linux, kernel, and board support packages (BSPs).

• Android-based Platforms:

  Expert knowledge of the Android framework, Android Automotive OS (AAOS), and the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) platform architecture.

• Knowledge of QNX:

  Hands-on experience with QNX and hypervisor environments.

• Automotive Standards & Protocols:

  Expertise in vehicle communication protocols like CAN, Ethernet (AVB/TSN), LIN, and MOST, with the ability to apply them in real-world use cases.

• Software Design & Architecture:

• Expertise in defining component interactions and integration within a system and with external systems.
• Proficiency in applying communication middleware for IPC/RPC, including specifying interfaces using Interface Definition Language (IDL).
• Strong knowledge of software design patterns and object-oriented programming (OOP).

• System Integration & Debugging:

  Proven ability to troubleshoot and debug complex, distributed embedded systems.

• Leadership & Communication:

  Exceptional leadership skills to lead technical teams, and excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Operating Systems

  : Experience with operating systems like Android Automotive OS (AAOS), Embedded Linux, and QNX.

Good to Have Skills

• Functional Safety & Cybersecurity: Knowledge of functional safety (ISO 26262) and automotive cybersecurity standards.
• Certification & Compliance: Experience with Google Automotive Services (GAS) certification and Android CTS/VTS compliance.
• Virtualization: Hands-on experience with hypervisors and virtualization technologies for in-vehicle environments.
• Testing: Hands-on experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing for embedded systems and vehicle integration.
• AI/ML: Familiarity with the use of AI/ML for personalized infotainment experiences, such as voice recognition, predictive analytics, and personalization engines.
• Development Practices: Experience with agile software development methodologies and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for embedded systems.
• Tools: Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, Git, and other industry-standard tools.