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Job Title: Android AAOSP Software / System Architect (Automotive)
Location: Detroit, MI, USA
Job Type: Contract / Full-Time
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Android AAOSP Software/System Architect to lead the architecture, design, and development of next-generation Android Automotive OS (AAOS/AOSP) platforms for connected vehicle infotainment and in-vehicle systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience designing scalable automotive software architectures, integrating vehicle services, and collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver production-grade automotive solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and define end-to-end software architecture for Android Automotive OS (AAOS/AOSP) platforms.
- Architect infotainment systems, digital cockpit solutions, and vehicle software platforms.
- Customize and optimize the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) for automotive applications.
- Lead system architecture reviews and define software design guidelines.
- Integrate Android Automotive services with vehicle ECUs using automotive communication protocols.
- Collaborate with hardware, embedded, middleware, HMI/UI, cloud, and application development teams.
- Design and implement secure, scalable, and high-performance software frameworks.
- Optimize system boot time, memory usage, power consumption, and overall performance.
- Define interfaces between Android framework, HAL, Linux Kernel, middleware, and applications.
- Lead technical discussions with OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, and cross-functional teams.
- Ensure compliance with automotive quality and safety standards.
- Mentor engineering teams and provide technical leadership throughout the product lifecycle.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Embedded Systems, or related field.
- 10 years of software development experience.
- 5 years of Android Automotive (AAOS/AOSP) architecture experience.
- Strong expertise in Android Framework, AOSP architecture, and Android internals.
- Deep understanding of Linux-based embedded systems.
- Experience with Android HAL (Hardware Abstraction Layer).
- Strong knowledge of Binder IPC, HIDL/AIDL, SELinux, init services, and Android build systems.
- Experience with C , Java, and Kotlin.
- Knowledge of Android system services and framework customization.
- Experience integrating infotainment systems with automotive hardware.
- Strong debugging and performance optimization skills.
Preferred Skills
- Android Automotive OS (AAOS)
- Android Open Source Project (AOSP)
- Vehicle HAL (VHAL)
- Android Framework
- Embedded Linux
- C
- Java
- Kotlin
- Binder IPC
- HIDL / AIDL
- HAL Development
- Android Build System (Soong/Bazel/Make)
- Automotive Ethernet
- CAN
- LIN
- FlexRay
- SOME/IP
- Automotive Middleware
- Bluetooth
- Wi-Fi
- GNSS
- USB
- Audio Framework
- Camera Framework
- Display Framework
- Vehicle Services
- OTA Updates
- Automotive Cybersecurity
- Secure Boot
- Trusted Execution Environment (TEE)