Android Developer

Location: Detroit, MI (Hybrid) Duration: 6+ Months Job Summary: We are looking for a Mid-Level Android Developer with experience in Automotive Android platform development to design, develop, and maintain Android applications, services, and middleware for next-generation automotive systems. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with Android Automotive, vehicle communication protocols, middleware development, and automotive software engineering practices. Experience: 2+ Years. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain Android applications, services, and middleware components for automotive platforms. Develop and maintain custom vendor-specific middleware services and Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL) components. Implement features using Kotlin and Java following Android best practices. Work with automotive communication protocols including CAN and Ethernet (SOME/IP). Develop and integrate AIDL interfaces for inter-process communication. Perform low-level software design, implementation, debugging, and optimization. Use Vector CANoe, CANalyzer, and CAPL for simulation, testing, and diagnostics. Work on hardware benches to sideload applications, debug issues, capture logs, and validate software. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including system, integration, and validation engineers. Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning, code reviews, and continuous improvement. Ensure compliance with ASPICE and automotive software development best practices. Develop automation scripts using Python and work with UML and JSON for design and configuration. Support cloud-based development workflows using AWS tools where applicable. Required Skills: 2+ years of Android development experience. Strong programming skills in Kotlin and Java. Experience developing Android applications, services, and middleware. Hands-on experience with AIDL. Knowledge of CAN and Ethernet (SOME/IP) communication protocols. Experience developing custom middleware services and Android HAL. Proficiency with Vector CANoe, CANalyzer, and CAPL. Experience working with automotive hardware benches for deployment, debugging, and log analysis. Understanding of Automotive ECU software development. Familiarity with Agile methodologies. Knowledge of ASPICE standards and automotive software development lifecycle. Experience with Python, UML, and JSON. Preferred Skills: Experience with Android Automotive OS (AAOS). Familiarity with AWS services and cloud-based development environments. Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automated testing. Experience with Git and code review tools. Understanding of embedded Linux and automotive middleware architecture. Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Information Technology, or a related engineering discipline. Experience working in automotive software development projects is highly preferred.