Sr Android Automotive Software Engineer AOSP

Sr Android Automotive Software Engineer with AOSP

Worldwide, the Volkswagen Group has a long tradition of dramatic innovations. The Volkswagen Group with its headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. The Group comprises twelve brands from seven European countries:
Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ducati, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Scania and MAN.

At the Innovation & Engineering Center California (IECC), we represent the Volkswagen Group in applied research and development. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, we create bold new ideas for the Volkswagen, Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini, Bugatti and Porsche brands. We’re a team of engineers, designers, scientists, and psychologists looking to develop innovations for future generations of cars, and to transfer technologies from many industries and research institutions into the automotive domain.

Our mission is to drive change which means we are not only impacting one of the world’s largest car makers, but also the lives of millions of people. Are you ready to join us?

Development activities (70%):

• Joint software development of car computer solutions in early development phases in collaboration with system engineers and software experts from technology partners
• Analysis and profiling of Android framework, system applications, or system services
• Identification of architectural/technical issues on AOSP framework level
• Improvement of Android framework stability and optimization of critical operation states
• Contribution to Android related framework and company-owned frameworks with interface reviews
• Technical alignment with suppliers and development partners
• Implementation of state-of-the‑art approaches to develop best‑in‑class infotainment systems

Work Flexibility: Physical requirements, travel requirements, work schedule, etc.

• Frequent early morning (virtual) meetings to align with stakeholders and development teams in Germany.
• Occasional domestic & international business travel may require on‑site support and planning/integration workshops with our suppliers and development partners.

Additional responsibilities (30%):

• Creation of technical specifications and documentation
• Independent handling of project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables
• Tracking of assigned system issues, including ticket reviews
• Status reporting to project stakeholders (domestic and international)
• Mentoring of junior software developers on best practices and design patterns
• Cross‑team resource management and alignment of project goals

Years of Relevant

Experience:

• 7-10 years

Education

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field
• Master’s Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field

Skills: General skills needed to perform the job

• Open-minded, with strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Fast learner and early adopter
• Collaborate within an agile cross‑functional team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Effective analytical and conceptual thinking
• Strong planning and organization skills
• Recognize patterns from previous projects
• Mentoring skills to assist less experienced team members

Specialized

Skills:

Knowledge or certifications unique to this role

Required

• Expert knowledge about the Android Framework, AOSP platform architecture, and related build systems
• Working experience with the Android Architecture (in particular Linux Kernel, Hardware Abstraction Layer, Treble, etc.)
• 3+ years of working experience in modifying Android framework components, system services, and the Android SDK
• 5+ years of working experience with object‑oriented designs
• Proficiency in C++, Java, or Kotlin
• Solid working experience with the software life‑cycle methodologies
• Cross‑team resource management to align and reach project goals
• Working experience with Google Services for Android (GAS)
• Familiar with CDD and related test suites (like the Compatibility Test Suite)
• Ex…