Senior Android Middleware Engineer

Job Requirements

• Develop, and optimize middleware interfaces for AAOS, ensuring seamless interaction between the Android framework and automotive hardware.
• Implement and extend Vehicle HAL (Hardware Abstraction Layer) to support vehicle-specific features such as sensors, climate control, and audio systems.
• Work on vehicle-to-app interfaces, ensuring seamless communication with in-car systems through Vehicle Property APIs.
• Perform integration, testing, and debugging of middleware components in an AAOS environment.
• Customize and extend the AAOS platform to meet specific OEM requirements.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and framework engineers to ensure smooth middleware integration.
• Stay updated on the latest developments in AAOS, Android APIs, and automotive technology trends.

Work Experience

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Skills

Requirement Level

1Strong understanding of Android Automotive OS (AAOS) architecture, AOSP, including the Binder IPC mechanism.Must Have2Experience in Android middleware development and HAL implementation.Must Have3Proficiency in C/C++ for middleware and HAL development.Must Have4Hands-on experiences with Vehicle HAL and VehicleProperty APIs for accessing vehicle data (e.g., fuel level, tire pressure, speed) and controlling hardware.Must Have5Strong knowledge of communication protocols (e.g., Bluetooth related, TCP/IP, Wi-Fi, CAN, Ethernet).Must Have6Expertise in developing and optimizing middleware interfaces for telephony, media, navigation, and connectivity.Must Have7Expertise in Audio Policy Configuration, Android Audio HAL (Hardware Abstraction Layer) customization.Must Have8Strong experience in profiling and optimizing middleware performance using tools like Systrace, Perf, and Traceview.Must Have9Understanding of multi-threading and concurrency models in Android.Must Have10Knowledge of Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and cellular telephony middleware for automotive environments.Must Have11Proficiency in CAN protocols, CAN database (DBC files), CAN Tools (like CANalyzer, CANoe), Debugging & Troubleshooting.Must Have12Familiarity with Android Automotive OS boot process.Good To Have13Familiarity with secure communication protocols, encryption, and Android’s security model (e.g., SELinux, secure boot).Good To Have14Experience with Car APIs like CarAudioManager, CarSensorManager, and CarNavigationManager.Good To Have15Understanding of automotive safety standards like ISO 26262Good To Have16Familiarity with automotive development processes and tools (e.g., AUTOSAR, DOORS, Vector tools).Good To Have17Understanding of automotive hardware platforms and SoCs (e.g., Qualcomm Snapdragon Automotive).Good To Have18Familiarity with diagnostic protocols and tools for automotive systems.Good To Have