Android Security Engineer - Automotive/Infotainment

Tata Elxsi; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Elxsi is seeking an Android expert in Bengaluru to work on the Android Framework, security layer, and deep internals. The role emphasizes SELinux architecture, cross-domain policy debugging, and CTS/VTS/ST S triage in automotive contexts.

Candidates should bring 3+ years in Android engineering, strong Java and C/C++ capabilities, and experience with platform build systems and cryptography/Keystore concepts.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Android Framework, Android Security layer, system services and deep Android internals.

Responsibilities

• Define and architect SELinux domains for cross-domain use cases and debug complex policies.
• Work on core platform files and build configurations (BoardConfig.mk) and related build parameters.
• Enhance Android security features, permissions, cryptography/Keystore, and firewall customizations.
• Collaborate on automotive Infotainment domain considerations and CTS/VTS/ST S-level triage as needed.

Skills

Android Framework

SELinux architecture

Java programming

C/C++

Android security features

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Core AOSP Expertise: 3+ years of dedicated experience working within the Android Framework, Android Security layer, system services, and deep Android internals, with strong debugging skills across the entire software stack (bootloader, kernel up to the application layer).
• Advanced SELinux Architecture & System Level Issues Triage: Proven ability to define and architect SELinux domains based on complex, cross-domain business use cases. Expert-level capability to debug, triage, and fix intricate cross-domain SELinux policies, violations, and sepolicy configurations, alongside hands-on experience identifying and solving failures across CTS, VTS, and STS.
• Platform Manipulation & Build Systems: Hands-on capability with system configurations, including core platform files (e.g., BoardConfig.mk), build system variables, and build parameters.
• Software Design & Programming: High proficiency in Java within the Android ecosystem, backed by a strong foundation in OOP and clean architectural Design Patterns. Competency in C/C++ is a strong added advantage.
• Android & Automotive Security: Comprehensive understanding of end-to-end automotive cybersecurity methodologies alongside deep familiarity with Android security features (including permission models, firewall customizations, and cryptography/Keystore concepts).
• Industry Domain (Preference) : Experience in the Automotive Infotainment (IVI) domain is highly preferred but not mandatory.