Fullstack Engineer; Embedded Applets Development

Job Title:
Fullstack Engineer (Embedded Applets Development)
Location:
Palo Alto, CA
Job Description

This is the project for an automotive client of Global Logic in Palo Alto, CA.

• Kotlin / Java – for developing applets and Android system services.
• C++ – for native components (through JNI), hardware interfacing, or embedded optimization.
• Python – optional, for tooling or testing.
• Android Framework internals (System Services, AIDL, Binder IPC)
• Android HAL / JNI / NDK for native integration
• Car Service and Car API layers in Android Automotive
• Experience extending or customizing AOSP (Android Open Source Project).
• Familiar with AAOS (Android Automotive OS) system architecture.
• Build “physical” or in-vehicle applications using the applets framework:
• Examples: climate control, seat settings, vehicle status, camera views, etc.
• Integrate applets with HMI layers or Android Automotive UI templates.
• Implement inter-module communication (via AIDL, event bus, or IPC).
• Ensure smooth interaction with system services and cloud components (where relevant).

• Develop new physical applications using our applets framework, including adapting and enhancing the framework for embedded systems.
• Build and extend Android Automotive applets that interact with vehicle hardware and sensors.
• Contribute to and enhance the applet framework that runs on the in-vehicle Android system.
• Work close to the system layer — possibly between the Android Framework and the HMI/UI layer.
• Ensure performance, reliability, and real-time responsiveness suitable for automotive environments.
• Develop new vehicle applets (e.g., HVAC, media, connectivity apps).
• Adapt and enhance the applets framework for new hardware or embedded constraints