HMI Engineer - Android Automotive System

Role HMI Engineer to design, develop, integrate, and maintain Human-Machine Interface solutions for automotive infotainment (IVI) systems. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in Android Automotive/AOSP, UI development, and integration with automotive middleware and vehicle systems.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Design and develop HMI applications for automotive infotainment systems.
• Develop and customize Android AOSP/AAOS-based HMI applications.
• Implement HMI features for Media, Radio, Bluetooth, Phone, Navigation, Settings, and Vehicle Controls.
• Integrate HMI applications with Android Framework, Middleware, Car Service, and VHAL.
• Develop applications using Java/Kotlin and Android UI frameworks.
• Implement application lifecycle, permissions, IPC, AIDL/Binder, LiveData, Observer, and MVVM/MVP architecture.
• Debug and resolve application, framework, UI, and integration issues.
• Analyze crashes and logs to ensure stable and crash-free applications.
• Optimize application performance, responsiveness, memory usage, and startup time.
• Work closely with UX/UI, BSP, Middleware, VHAL, System, and Testing teams.
• Support system integration, testing, troubleshooting, and release activities.

Required Skills

• Strong experience in Java/Kotlin and Android application development.
• Hands-on experience with Android AOSP / Android Automotive (AAOS).
• Good knowledge of Android Framework and application architecture.
• Experience with Android UI/HMI development.
• Knowledge of AIDL, Binder IPC, Car APIs, Car Service, and VHAL.
• Experience with Android Studio, ADB, Logcat, Git, and Linux.
• Good understanding of MVP/MVVM, LiveData, Observer, and Shared Preferences.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Automotive IVI/HMI platforms.
• Exposure to Android 12 or later is preferred.
• Knowledge of Android Automotive Emulator will be an added advantage.

Education

• B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech in Computer Science, Electronics, Information Technology, or a related engineering discipline.

Preferred Experience

• Automotive IVI / HMI / Cockpit development experience.
• Experience with AAOS/AOSP customization and system applications.
• Exposure to Vehicle HAL and automotive middleware integration.
• Experience working in cross-functional automotive software development teams.

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