Senior Android Automotive IVI Engineer (Navigation & Maps)

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Android IVI Engineer to join our Infotainment Software Team. You will focus on navigation and map-based functionality, modernizing and stabilizing critical components for next‑generation automotive platforms.

Key responsibilities

• Refactor, optimize, and maintain navigation and maps features within Android/AOSP/AAOS environments.
• Improve architecture, modularity, and code quality of Kotlin‑based components.
• Integrate and optimize Google Maps / Navigation APIs for automotive use.
• Identify and resolve performance issues, technical debt, and system bottlenecks.
• Ensure seamless interaction between navigation and other IVI domains (media, voice, EV, UI, vehicle controls).
• Perform root‑cause analysis across multiple software layers and implement enhancements, bug fixes, and platform adaptations.
• Apply testing best practices, contribute to automated test coverage, and participate in code reviews.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and architecture artifacts.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including UX, QA, system engineering, and product.
• Support system validation and performance tuning in embedded environments and mentor team members.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 8+ years of software development experience, including 5+ years of Android application development.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership, and maintain high quality, stability, and maintainability.

Required skills

• Kotlin (Java is a plus).
• Android OS, AOSP, Android Automotive (AAOS).
• Google Maps SDK / Navigation APIs.
• Android architecture, lifecycle management, multithreading, and memory management.
• Performance optimization in embedded systems.
• Software architecture, design patterns, and scalable system design.
• Android Studio, Gradle, and modern Android toolchains.
• Unit testing, integration testing, CI/CD pipelines.
• Debugging and performance analysis tools.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge automotive infotainment platforms.
• Collaboration with cross‑functional experts in a fast‑growing tech environment.
• Professional growth and mentorship opportunities.