Principal Android Platform Developer (m/w/d)

Intellias; Heidelberg; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading software provider in the automotive industry seeks a Senior Android Platform Developer to focus on IVI development for major automotive OEMs. The role involves developing features in Android Automotive applications, enhancing existing functionalities, and collaborating effectively with engineers. Candidates should have strong Kotlin and Java skills, understanding of Android architecture, and a proficiency in Agile practices. Join this stimulating environment and shape the future of driving.

Leistungen

Equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives

Support for well-being and professional growth

Collaborative work environment

Qualifikationen

• Strong development skills in Kotlin and Java with Android architecture understanding.
• Familiar with design patterns and API design principles.
• Proficiency in multithreading and concurrency using Kotlin Coroutines and/or RxJava.
• Hands-on experience with unit testing and debugging tools.
• Understanding of Agile methodologies like Scrum.
• Upper-Intermediate English and German (B2).

Aufgaben

• Develop new features in Android Automotive applications following quality standards.
• Enhance existing features and improve library and tool quality.
• Participate in requirements analysis and architecture design.
• Perform code reviews and collaborate with team members.

Kenntnisse

Kotlin and Java development skills

Android application architecture

Design patterns and API design principles

Analytical and optimization skills

Jetpack libraries including Jetpack Compose

Multithreading using Kotlin Coroutines and/or RxJava

Experience with Android Studio

Expertise in HAL and Android services

Unit testing and debugging tools

Effective communication skills

Understanding of Agile methodologies

Tools

Android Studio

Gradle

Git

Bugzilla

Jira

Jobbeschreibung

About Intellias and the Role

What project we have for you: Drivers of change, it’s your time to pave new ways. Intellias, a leading software provider in the automotive industry, invites you to shape the future of driving. Join the team and co‑create digital products for the world’s top‑tier brands. Intellias is looking for a Senior Android Platform Developer for IVI development for major automotive OEMs. The project will focus on developing Connectivity components in the Android Platform, which will include development of HAL and service‑layer components.

Responsibilities

• Develop new features in Android Automotive applications, designing interfaces and implementing to support reusability, testability, and modularity in accordance with agreed plans and quality standards.
• Enhance existing features and improve the quality of libraries and tools.
• Ensure that feature implementation meets client expectations.
• Participate in requirements analysis and architecture design.
• Undertake detailed and component‑level design.
• Provide time estimates and manage time/performance/quality trade‑offs to management and other teams.
• Contribute to architectural planning and refactoring.
• Perform code reviews.
• Report status, results, and roadblocks.
• Conduct interviews.
• Collaborate effectively with engineers and other team members, transferring knowledge and insights.

Qualifications

• Strong Kotlin and Java development skills with an understanding of Android application architecture.
• Good knowledge of design patterns, architecture, and API design principles.
• Excellent analytical, algorithmic, and optimization skills.
• Familiarity with Jetpack libraries, including Jetpack Compose.
• Proficiency in multithreading and concurrency using Kotlin Coroutines and/or RxJava.
• Strong experience with Android Studio, Gradle.
• Expertise in HAL and Android services.
• Software architecture design skills.
• Hands‑on experience with multithreading (race conditions, deadlocks, etc.).
• Practical experience with unit testing and debugging tools.
• Experience with bug‑tracking tools like Bugzilla, Jira, etc.
• Experience with code versioning tools such as Git (pull requests, branching strategies, tags, etc.).
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, with technical and non‑technical multi‑functional teams.
• High critical thinking skills to evaluate alternatives and present solutions that are consistent with business objectives and strategy.
• Self‑motivated, well‑organized, detail‑oriented, and a strong team player.
• Creativity and high level of independence.
• Experience with all phases of the software development life cycle.
• Understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and engineering practices.
• Willingness to visit the office in Munich.
• English level: Upper‑Intermediate (B2).
• German level: Upper‑Intermediate (B2).
• Strong understanding of C++, memory management, STL containers, and algorithms (plus).
• Good understanding of Android Automotive platform architecture (plus).
• Aptitude and desire to independently learn new technologies.

Benefits & Culture

What it’s like to work at Intellias: At Intellias, technology takes center stage, people always come before processes. By creating a comfortable atmosphere in our team, we empower individuals to unlock their true potential and achieve extraordinary results. That’s why we offer a range of benefits that support your well‑being and charge your professional growth.

We are committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion as an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We welcome and celebrate the uniqueness of every individual.

Join Intellias for a career where your perspectives and contributions are vital to our shared success.

Contact

Yuliia Dudarchuk, Talent Delivery Lead - https : / / (Inhalt entfernt)