Senior Android Developer (Automotive OS Experience)

About the Position

We are seeking a Senior Android Developer with expertise in Automotive OS to join our team in Remote Spain, enhancing mobile solutions for In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within an end-to-end (E2E) team alongside system engineers, product owners, designers, backend teams, and QA.
• Implement, test, and refine new features for the existing Android Automotive application stack.
• Work with Product Managers and UI/UX designers to translate requirements into technical solutions that integrate with the current architecture.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects, bugs, and performance issues promptly.
• Maintain and enhance codebase health through regular refactoring and optimization.

Requirements

• Must have:

  • Expert knowledge of Kotlin and Java programming and comprehensive familiarity with the Android SDK.
  • Proficient in Android Architecture Components such as Lifecycle and ViewModel, along with implementation of design patterns including MVVM, MVI, Clean Architecture, and SOLID principles.
  • Extensive experience with the Android Framework, covering services (foreground/background), ContentProviders, IPC mechanisms (Binder, AIDL, Messenger, Intents/Broadcasts), and the permissions model including runtime and privileged permissions.
  • Solid understanding of Android system aspects such as process lifecycle, memory management, out-of-memory behavior, ActivityManagerService, app sandboxing, and security fundamentals.
  • Skilled in log analysis using logcat, performance profiling, and the use of debugging tools.
  • Practical experience with Android Studio, Gradle build system, and Git version control.
  • Familiarity with Linux internals, basic shell operations, SELinux policy, and system-level concepts pertinent to embedded devices.
  • Experience with Android Automotive OS, including AAOS application models, HMI constraints, and Car APIs.

• Nice to have:

  • Previous experience with Android Automotive Operating System (AAOS) and Android Open-Source Project (AOSP) frameworks.
  • Spanish language proficiency: Ability to communicate in Spanish is an optional asset for enhanced collaboration in relevant contexts.

We Offer

• Opportunity to work in a global software services company delivering professional solutions across sectors such as Finance, Automotive, and Digital Transformation.
• Be part of a new team focused on developing and enhancing Android Framework components for In-Vehicle Android Infotainment (IVI) systems.
• Collaborate with a large, multi-hundred-person team following agile principles.
• Work on a project that leverages open-source technologies in alignment with their communities.

About the Company

Luxoft is a global software services company delivering professional solutions across sectors such as Finance, Automotive, and Digital Transformation. We build a software foundation that leverages open-source technologies in alignment with their communities. Our approach incorporates modern continuous integration and continuous delivery practices, extending deployment directly into the vehicle. The project follows agile principles and is scaled across a large, multi-hundred-person team.

Through combining advanced technologies, agile methodologies, and a commitment to optimal solutions, we collaborate with our OEM partner to define the future of IVI systems.