Android Platform Architect

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.