CARIAD Inc
Sr Software Engineer, Android Automotive Mountain View, CA
CARIAD Inc, Mountain View, California, us, 94039
Sr Software Engineer, Android Automotive
Mountain View, CA Overview
This is a Sr. Software Engineer, Android Automotive position in the Android System Development team. This role is responsible for implementation of both Android Automotive OS platform applications as well as customer-facing features of our connected, embedded Infotainment system. Role Responsibilities
Participate in development of Android Automotive in-vehicle applications leveraging latest versions of Android SDK Contribute to end-to-end software design of multi-brand OEM apps along with maintaining CI/CD and test automation pipelines Participation in agile software development process in the team to deliver high-quality products Championing usage of new Android front-end development technologies like Kotlin and Jetpack Compose Technical alignment with suppliers and development partners Collaborating with the Google Android Automotive teams and develop strong and effective partnerships within the broader Android Automotive Community Participating in feature requests and architecture proposals within the broader Android Community Contributing to new software development process improvement initiatives that empowers the team to scale its impact Mentoring software engineers on best practices and design patterns Contributing to new project proposals to stakeholders (domestic and international) Creation of technical specifications and documentation Years of Experience
6+ years of software industry experience, including at least 3 years of focus on development of Android Systems/Devices in Consumer Electronics or Automotive Infotainment. Required Education
Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related technical field Desired Education
Master’s Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related technical field Skills
Thoughtful Problem Solver & Communicator: Thinks analytically, critically & creatively and communicates with clarity, direction & purpose. Attentive Listener: Listens actively while withholding judgment and advice. Clarifies intentions & motivations to anticipate and address potential conflicts & avoid misunderstanding. Drives Diversity: Acts from a deep-rooted belief that we build better teams & products when we empower & learn from the broadest spectrum of humanity. Leads with Integrity: Speaks-up with compassion & empathy to firmly stand by our values, principles, rules & regulations. Thrives in Ambiguity: Approaches challenges with an open and curious mindset and a strong bias towards action. Zooms out to systematically map out the situation and is comfortable making high impact decisions based on limited or conflicting information. Highly Accountable: Assumes personal responsibility for making and keeping realistic agreements. Openly owns mistakes and consequences. Demonstrates strong commitment and consideration for the larger interests of society, the environment, the company, and the team. Required Skills
5+ years of working experience in developing Android apps in Java and/or Kotlin In-depth knowledge of programming fundamentals: Object-oriented design, multithreading, memory management In-depth knowledge of AOSP as a platform and/or Android Automotive Working experience with Google Services for Android (GAS) Experience with agile development practices and tools (e.g., SAFe, Confluence, Jira, etc.) Experience with optimizing the performance of Linux / Android applications Experience with Android frontend technologies such as Jetpack Compose Experience using backend APIs for driving mobile app features Experience developing CI/CD pipelines and test automation Solid working experience with the software life-cycle methodologies Desired Skills
Working experience with Google Services for Android (GAS) Experience with agile development practices and tools (e.g., SAFe, Confluence, Jira, etc.) Experience with optimizing the performance of Linux / Android applications Hands-on knowledge about different types of hypervisors in automotive environments Work Flexibility
Frequent early morning calls, (virtual) meetings & workshops (overlapping with German business hours) to align with stakeholders and development teams in Germany. Occasional international and domestic travel to provide on-site support and planning/integration workshops with our internal and external stakeholders. Compensation
Salary range is dependent on factors such as geographical differentials, credentials or certifications, industry-based experience, qualification and training. In the city of Mountain View, CA, the salary range for this position is $149,350 - $215,785. CARIAD, Inc. provides performance based merits and annual bonus along with a competitive benefits package. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match and defined contribution plan, short and long term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment plans, maternity and non-primary caregiver leave, adoption assistance, employee referral program and vacation and paid holidays. We also offer a unique vehicle lease program that covers registration and insurance fees. Equal Opportunity
CARIAD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.
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Mountain View, CA Overview
This is a Sr. Software Engineer, Android Automotive position in the Android System Development team. This role is responsible for implementation of both Android Automotive OS platform applications as well as customer-facing features of our connected, embedded Infotainment system. Role Responsibilities
Participate in development of Android Automotive in-vehicle applications leveraging latest versions of Android SDK Contribute to end-to-end software design of multi-brand OEM apps along with maintaining CI/CD and test automation pipelines Participation in agile software development process in the team to deliver high-quality products Championing usage of new Android front-end development technologies like Kotlin and Jetpack Compose Technical alignment with suppliers and development partners Collaborating with the Google Android Automotive teams and develop strong and effective partnerships within the broader Android Automotive Community Participating in feature requests and architecture proposals within the broader Android Community Contributing to new software development process improvement initiatives that empowers the team to scale its impact Mentoring software engineers on best practices and design patterns Contributing to new project proposals to stakeholders (domestic and international) Creation of technical specifications and documentation Years of Experience
6+ years of software industry experience, including at least 3 years of focus on development of Android Systems/Devices in Consumer Electronics or Automotive Infotainment. Required Education
Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related technical field Desired Education
Master’s Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related technical field Skills
Thoughtful Problem Solver & Communicator: Thinks analytically, critically & creatively and communicates with clarity, direction & purpose. Attentive Listener: Listens actively while withholding judgment and advice. Clarifies intentions & motivations to anticipate and address potential conflicts & avoid misunderstanding. Drives Diversity: Acts from a deep-rooted belief that we build better teams & products when we empower & learn from the broadest spectrum of humanity. Leads with Integrity: Speaks-up with compassion & empathy to firmly stand by our values, principles, rules & regulations. Thrives in Ambiguity: Approaches challenges with an open and curious mindset and a strong bias towards action. Zooms out to systematically map out the situation and is comfortable making high impact decisions based on limited or conflicting information. Highly Accountable: Assumes personal responsibility for making and keeping realistic agreements. Openly owns mistakes and consequences. Demonstrates strong commitment and consideration for the larger interests of society, the environment, the company, and the team. Required Skills
5+ years of working experience in developing Android apps in Java and/or Kotlin In-depth knowledge of programming fundamentals: Object-oriented design, multithreading, memory management In-depth knowledge of AOSP as a platform and/or Android Automotive Working experience with Google Services for Android (GAS) Experience with agile development practices and tools (e.g., SAFe, Confluence, Jira, etc.) Experience with optimizing the performance of Linux / Android applications Experience with Android frontend technologies such as Jetpack Compose Experience using backend APIs for driving mobile app features Experience developing CI/CD pipelines and test automation Solid working experience with the software life-cycle methodologies Desired Skills
Working experience with Google Services for Android (GAS) Experience with agile development practices and tools (e.g., SAFe, Confluence, Jira, etc.) Experience with optimizing the performance of Linux / Android applications Hands-on knowledge about different types of hypervisors in automotive environments Work Flexibility
Frequent early morning calls, (virtual) meetings & workshops (overlapping with German business hours) to align with stakeholders and development teams in Germany. Occasional international and domestic travel to provide on-site support and planning/integration workshops with our internal and external stakeholders. Compensation
Salary range is dependent on factors such as geographical differentials, credentials or certifications, industry-based experience, qualification and training. In the city of Mountain View, CA, the salary range for this position is $149,350 - $215,785. CARIAD, Inc. provides performance based merits and annual bonus along with a competitive benefits package. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match and defined contribution plan, short and long term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment plans, maternity and non-primary caregiver leave, adoption assistance, employee referral program and vacation and paid holidays. We also offer a unique vehicle lease program that covers registration and insurance fees. Equal Opportunity
CARIAD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.
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