Staff Software Engineer Android

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**Job Description**

Join us at the forefront of next-gen automotive technology.

As a **Staff Android Software Engineer** , you’ll drive the future of in-vehicle user experiences by developing high-performance Android-based infotainment and digital cluster systems.

You’ll focus on building scalable, responsive, and intuitive user interfaces on top of the Android Automotive OS and hybrid Android/RTOS environments.

What You’ll Do

+ Design, develop, and test Android system and application-level software for infotainment and digital displays (instrument clusters, center stack, HUD).
+ Lead the integration of Android applications within Android Automotive OS with embedded platforms and multi-display vehicle architectures.
+ Build reusable frameworks and services within Android, leveraging AOSP, Jetpack, and HIDL/AIDL interfaces.
+ Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, product, and design teams to deliver responsive, beautiful, and consistent in-vehicle experiences.
+ Optimize Android system performance, startup time, and resource usage to meet automotive-grade reliability and latency requirements.
+ Drive Android-RTOS coexistence strategies, enabling seamless handoff and communication between systems.
+ Apply Agile/Scrum practices with CI/CD pipelines to ensure robust, testable code and frequent feature delivery.

Required Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field—or equivalent work experience.
+ 8+ years of experience in production-grade software development, with 3+ years focused on Android system or application development.
+ Deep proficiency in Java and/or Kotlin
+ Familiarity with Android System Apps, AOSP, Android HALs, and system services.
+ Experience integrating Android with embedded ECUs and automotive protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet).

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Experience delivering Android-based infotainment systems in production vehicles.
+ 8+ years of experience in production-grade software development, with 3+ years focused on Android system or application development.
+ Experience with Android emulator tools, ADB, and automotive debugging tools like CANoe or VehicleSpy.
+ C++ experience
+ Understanding of Android Automotive OS and its integration with vehicle networks.
+ Background in RTOS or hybrid Android/RTOS systems.
+ Knowledge of OpenGL, Vulkan, or Unreal Engine for advanced UI rendering.

_Compensation_ : The compensation information is a good faith estimate only.

It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws.

The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of New York, Colorado, California, or Washington.

+ The salary range for this role is $195,000 - $298,800.

The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

+ Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.

_Benefits:_

+ Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs.

Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

**This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.**

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