Principal Software Engineer

Design, develop, integrate, validate, and optimize embedded software for automotive infotainment systems across Android, Linux, and QNX environments; perform deep-level debugging and root-cause analysis; maintain CI/CD automation; and provide technical leadership through code reviews, mentorship, and Scrum facilitation.

1. Software Architecture & Development

• Design, develop, and optimize embedded software for automotive infotainment systems, including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Audio, Multimedia, Android Auto, and CarPlay on the Android platform.
• Implement system-level features using C, C++, Java, and Python across Android, Linux, and QNX RTOS environments; port and integrate software modules including HAL layers, drivers, and middleware.
• Collaborate with engineering and verification teams to align development with project objectives and timing.

1. System Integration & Debugging

• Perform deep-level debugging and root-cause analysis of infotainment and connectivity issues using ADB, CAN analyzers, MOST, SPI, and I2C tools.
• Integrate and debug third-party automotive software modules; triage field, factory, and development issues and provide rapid solutions.

1. Validation, Optimization & CI/CD

• Integrate software from OEMs and automotive suppliers into unified infotainment platforms; optimize memory, CPU, and storage performance.
• Develop and maintain automation frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and KPI monitoring tools; ensure adherence to coding standards and quality metrics.

1. Technical Leadership & Collaboration

• Provide architectural guidance to engineers through code reviews, design reviews, and mentorship; act as Scrum Master, facilitating sprint planning and stand-ups.
• Support cybersecurity initiatives, including log sanitization and access control per IVI standards; communicate technical progress and risks to OEM stakeholders.

Knowledge & Skills Applied:

• Embedded software development for automotive infotainment systems.
• Android platform framework development; Android Automotive OS, AOSP, Audio HAL, ALSA.
• Embedded driver development in C, C++, and Java on Linux or QNX RTOS; kernel programming, BSP development.
• Third-party automotive module integration and debugging.
• Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Android Auto, Wireless CarPlay; CAN, MOST, I2C, SPI protocols.
• CI/CD automation; GIT, Jenkins, Gerrit, JIRA; DevOps, automation framework development.
• Agile/Scrum methodology; Scrum Master; multithreading; Python, C#.

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Applications, or Computer Engineering, or foreign equivalent + 3 years of experience