We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Android Application Development Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Android app development, with a specialization in Kotlin, Jetpack Compose and has productionized apps in an automotive Android environment. This role requires a deep understanding of modern Android development practices and the ability to lead and mentor a small but growing team of developers. Candidate shall also be collaborating and working cross functionally with designers, technical artists, and platform software engineers to develop apps for an enhanced in-vehicle user experience.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
A minimum of 10 years of experience in Android development with expertise in Human Machine Interface (HMI / UI) and writing production level applications
Strong expertise in Kotlin, Jetpack Compose (Preferred), User Experience / User Interface (UX / UI) implementation.
In-depth knowledge of Android SDK, building Android SDKs, Android graphical framework, multi display frameworks.
Experience with Android Automotive OS is preferred
Proficiency with Android Studio, Git, Gerrit, and other related development tools.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and lead by example.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the design and development of high-quality Android applications for automotive systems using Kotlin, XML, and Jetpack Compose (Preferred).
Develop and maintain robust application architectures, ensuring scalability, and performance.
Understand and develop upon android graphical framework to support scalable multi display applications.
Develop and modify android middleware components as required to support application requirements as required.
Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to industry best practices.
Mentor and guide junior developers, fostering a collaborative and innovative development environment.
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers, to deliver high-quality products.
Implement comprehensive testing strategies to ensure the reliability and performance of applications using automated testing frameworks
Maintain clear and comprehensive documentation for all development processes and codebases.
Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies, continuously improving development processes and tools.