Middleware Stack Integration Professional - (Navigation, Audio)

Short Description

Join a team driving innovation in next-generation Automotive Infotainment (IVI) platforms. As a Middleware Stack Integration SME, you will lead the architecture, development, and integration of advanced Audio and Navigation middleware solutions on Android Automotive OS (AAOS) and Embedded Linux platforms, enabling connected, intelligent, and immersive in-vehicle experiences.

Your Role

As a Middleware Stack Integration SME, you will be responsible for defining and driving middleware architecture, platform integration, and feature development for automotive infotainment programs. You will collaborate with OEMs, chipset vendors, Tier-1 suppliers, and engineering teams to deliver scalable, high-performance audio and navigation solutions across multiple vehicle platforms.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the architecture, design, development, and integration of Audio and Navigation middleware stacks for Android Automotive and Embedded Linux platforms.
• Define middleware frameworks, reusable software components, and integration strategies across vehicle programs.
• Drive end-to-end development of automotive audio features including media playback, Bluetooth audio, hands-free calling, voice processing, and multi-zone audio.
• Architect and integrate Audio HAL, DSP interfaces, codec drivers, audio routing frameworks, and audio processing pipelines.
• Lead integration of navigation systems including GPS/GNSS positioning, map services, route guidance, traffic services, and vehicle positioning solutions.
• Design interfaces between applications, Android framework services, middleware components, HALs, and hardware platforms.
• Integrate navigation systems with vehicle sensors, CAN networks, dead reckoning modules, and connected vehicle services.
• Support platform bring-up, feature enablement, and software integration on new infotainment hardware platforms.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex audio issues involving latency, synchronization, routing, voice quality, DSP integration, and multimedia performance.
• Analyze navigation issues related to positioning accuracy, map rendering, route calculation, traffic services, and sensor fusion.
• Optimize system performance, boot time, memory utilization, power consumption, and overall software stability.
• Lead architecture reviews, design reviews, code reviews, and technical audits.
• Mentor engineering teams and establish middleware integration and debugging best practices.
• Drive root-cause analysis and resolution of customer-reported issues and field defects.
• Collaborate with business development and account teams on customer engagements, technical proposals, RFI/RFP responses, and solution roadmaps.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and drive innovation in intelligent navigation, voice-enabled systems, and immersive automotive audio experiences.

Your Profile

Must-Have Skills

• 15+ years of experience in Embedded Software Development and Automotive Infotainment (IVI).
• Strong expertise in Android Automotive OS (AAOS) and/or Embedded Linux.
• Deep understanding of middleware architecture, design, development, and integration.
• Proficiency in C, C++, and Shell Scripting.
• Strong knowledge of Android Framework, System Services, HAL, Binder IPC, HIDL, and AIDL.
• Experience with automotive SoCs such as Qualcomm, NXP, Renesas, TI, Samsung Exynos Auto, or similar.
• Proven technical leadership, stakeholder management, and customer engagement skills.

Domain Expertise

Audio Middleware

• Android Audio Framework, Audio HAL, ALSA
• Audio DSP Integration
• Audio Routing Policy Management
• Media Playback Streaming Frameworks
• Audio Codec Integration

Automotive Audio Features

• Multi-Zone Audio
• Bluetooth Audio HFP
• Voice Assistant Integration
• ANC AEC
• Audio Tuning Optimization
• Voice Processing Solutions

Navigation Location Services

• GPS/GNSS Integration
• Navigation Middleware Frameworks
• Map Rendering Route Guidance
• Dead Reckoning Sensor Fusion
• Real-Time Traffic Services
• Location-Based Services (LBS)

Vehicle Connectivity

• CAN / CAN-FD
• LIN
• Automotive Ethernet
• SOME/IP
• Vehicle Sensor Integration
• Connected Vehicle Services

Debugging Performance

• ADB, Logcat, GDB, Wireshark
• Linux Trace Tools
• Performance Analysis System Profiling

What You''ll Love About Working Here

• Opportunity to architect next-generation Automotive Infotainment platforms.
• Work on cutting-edge Android Automotive and Embedded Linux technologies.
• Collaborate with leading OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, and semiconductor vendors.
• Drive innovation in connected vehicle, audio, and navigation domains.
• Strong technical leadership and customer-facing responsibilities.
• Influence product strategy, technology roadmaps, and platform architecture across multiple automotive programs.