(Senior) Director/Head of Infotainment Platform – Android Automotive/AAOS (all genders)

Diconium; Ingolstadt; Hybrid; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading digital business transformation company in Germany seeks a (Senior) Director/Head of Infotainment Platform. Responsible for leading Android Automotive projects, you will define software architecture and deliver innovative infotainment solutions. Candidates should have 10+ years in software development, and proven experience in shipping infotainment software. This position offers hybrid work options and comprehensive benefits.

Leistungen

Professional and personal growth programs

Flexible work-life balance including workation

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifikationen

• Experience shipping infotainment software into production vehicles is mandatory.
• 10+ years in software development including 5+ years in AAOS and HMI architecture.
• Familiar with current industry standards in Android Automotive development.

Aufgaben

• Lead development of in-car apps and Android background services.
• Define and evolve software architectures within the OEM.
• Drive technical design discussions for seamless integration.

Kenntnisse

Infotainment software delivery

10+ years in software development

AAOS/HMI architecture

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Tools

Android Automotive

Java

Kotlin

C/C++ via NDK

Jobbeschreibung

(Senior) Director/Head of Infotainment Platform – Android Automotive/AAOS (all genders)

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For over 30 years, we at Diconium have been driving digital business transformation across various industries. In our business unit, Diconium auto, we focus on bringing software to the road. Our solutions make cars safer, smarter, and more intuitive. We create features that deliver an unforgettable driving experience. With our expertise in cybersecurity, infotainment, and autonomous driving, we support our clients on their journey to becoming truly software-driven automotive companies.

Mission: You lead and scale Diconium’s Android Automotive team to architect, design, and develop the application layer of a next-gen infotainment platform for a major OEM – delivering brand-defining apps and services. You combine business growth with high-level architecture leadership across AAOS, HMI, and backend – bridging executive stakeholders and engineering.

What You Can Expect

• You build and lead a high-performing team that develops Android background services and in-car apps – including UX, UI and GUI – for a global automotive OEM.
• You provide both consulting and hands-on technical work on HMI, Android Automotive, and digital vehicle platforms, with a strong focus on brand-specific apps and the customer-facing layer such as Appstore, Navigation, Charging and Entertainment.
• You collaborate closely with our US-based platform partners and manage international interfaces with confidence and clarity.
• You define and evolve enterprise and software architectures within the OEM, always keeping scalability, reusability and brand-specific requirements in mind.
• You drive technical design discussions and ensure seamless integration of new components into the existing OEM system landscape – primarily in Germany.

What You Bring

• You have shipped infotainment software into production vehicles – this is a must.
• You bring 10+ years of experience in software development, including 5+ years in AAOS/HMI architecture and delivery.
• You have credible technical depth across AAOS, HMI frameworks, and backend/cloud – and can translate between executives and engineers.
• You are a strong communicator, manage stakeholders effectively, and bring strategic vision and technical leadership.
• You are familiar with current industry standards – especially in Android Automotive development.

TECH STACK

• Android Automotive: Focus on the upper layers of the AAOS stack (App Layer/Framework including Activities, Fragments, Compose UI, Adapting apps to vehicle screens like Center Display, Cluster, HUD, Input handling via touch, voice, steering wheel controls).
• Android background services: JobScheduler, WorkManager, Foreground Services, Component communication with Intents, AIDL, Binder.
• Interaction with Vehicle HAL via system APIs for connectivity & data (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB, networking).
• Programming languages: Java and Kotlin, with C/C++ via NDK when needed.

Location: Germany or US – hybrid/remote possible, international travel involved.

What We Have To Offer
Professional & Personal Growth: Develop yourself both professionally and personally through training programs, free language courses, competence centers and an active tech community.
Flexible Work-Life Balance: Benefit from hybrid work, workation, flexible hours, parental support and sabbaticals.
Embrace Diversity & Sustainability: Engage in our Sustainability Hub, diverse communities, Diversity Taskforce and after-work activities.
Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy public transport tickets, job bikes, health offers, supplementary insurances, a pension plan and various discounts.

What We Value
At Diconium, we value and recognize the unique perspectives and experiences of each individual. With this in mind, we welcome and cherish every single application equally. At the same time, we stand up against any type of discrimination and harassment based on gender, age, skin color, religion, sexual orientation, origin, disability, gender identity and other protected characteristics.