Android Application Development Engineer

Job Description: We are seeking an experienced Android Application Development Engineer with strong expertise in Kotlin and hands-on experience building robust, scalable Android applications. The ideal candidate will have practical exposure to Android Jetpack components and experience integrating application functions with Android platform and middleware service APIs, particularly in areas such as Vehicle HAL (VHAL), Audio Framework, or other system-level Android services. Experience in automotive or embedded Android environments is highly desirable. Candidate shall also be collaborating and working cross functionally with designers, technical artists, and platform software engineers to develop apps for an enhanced in-vehicle user experience.      Key Responsibilities:  Design, develop, and maintain high-quality Android applications (Kotlin, Jetpack etc.) Architect and implement application features using modern Android development practices  Integrate applications with Android middleware and platform services, including but not limited to:   Vehicle HAL (VHAL)  Android Audio Framework  Other system or hardware abstraction APIs  Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to industry best practices.  Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers, to deliver high-quality products.  Debug and resolve application, platform, and service-level issues across different Android layers  Optimize application performance, memory usage, and responsiveness  Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and technical decision-making  Ensure adherence to Android best practices, coding standards, and security guidelines  Support integration, testing, and deployment activities across multiple Android versions and hardware configurations  Basic Qualifications:  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field A minimum of 5 years of experience in Android application development  Strong proficiency in Kotlin  Solid understanding of Android SDK, application lifecycle, and UI frameworks  Hands-on experience interfacing with VHAL, Audio Framework, or similar Android platform services  Experience working in Linux-based development environments  Experience with AOSP-based development environments  Strong debugging skills using Android Studio, Logcat, and system-level tools  Good understanding of multithreading, IPC mechanisms (Binder), and services  Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git)  Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively.  Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.  Ability to work effectively in a team environment and lead by example.     Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Android Jetpack (ViewModel, LiveData, Room, DataBinding, Navigation, etc.)  Background in Automotive Android (Android Automotive OS / Android Auto) or embedded Android systems  Knowledge of HAL layers, native services, or system-level architecture  Exposure to CI/CD pipelines for Android builds  Understanding of functional programming concepts in Kotlin  Experience collaborating in cross-functional automotive or platform teams