Senior Android Framework Developer - Android Automotive

Project description

The international Luxoft Automotive team is seeking experienced Android Framework Engineers specializing in Audio and Media domains to contribute to the development of next-generation In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) systems for electric vehicles. This role focuses on extending and customizing the Android Automotive Operating System (AAOS) and Android Open-Source Project (AOSP) frameworks, particularly within the Audio, Media and Car Service layers. The ideal candidate will have deep hands-on experience in the Android framework, Audio/Media stack development, and strong proficiency in Java and Kotlin. Knowledge of AAOS modules such as Car System UI, Car Launcher, User Profile and HMI development is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance Android framework components related to Audio, Media, and Car Services within AAOS/AOSP.
• Collaborate with system architects and feature teams to design, customize and integrate new media and audio features at the framework level.
• Work closely with HMI and HAL teams to ensure seamless interaction between framework services and lower system layers.
• Conduct performance tuning, stability improvements, and debugging framework-level modules.
• Participate in code reviews, design documentation, and system-level testing.
• Provide technical support and guidance for integration and validation teams.

Skills

Must have

• 4-7 years of AOSP experience, with at least 3+ years of Android Framework development (AOSP/AAOS).
• Strong understanding of Android Automotive Media Framework (AudioFlinger, MediaSession, AudioManager, Car Audio) and AAOS Audio architecture.
• Strong hands-on experience in customization of Android Framework including Android Automotive Audio and Media Framework (Audio Flinger, Media FW, CarAudioManager, CarAudioConfiguration, Multi-zone audio).
• Proficiency in Kotlin and Java for both app and framework layers.
• Experience in Android System Services, Binder IPC, and multi-process communication.
• Excellent debugging and profiling skills using adb, systrace, dumpsys, and logcat.
• Strong collaboration and problem-solving abilities in distributed team environments.
• Experience in performance, audio optimization, or multi-zone media playback.

Nice to have

• Knowledge hands-on experience of Vehicle Hal Implementation.
• Hands-on experience with AAOS modules: Car System UI, Car Launcher, User Profile.
• Hands-on experience in HMI Development.
• Understanding vehicle integration, CAN-based communication, VHAL.