Middleware Stack Integration ( Camera, Connectivity)

Capgemini; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 6,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Capgemini Engineering is seeking a Middleware Stack Integration SME to lead architecture, platform integration, and features for camera and connectivity in automotive infotainment. You will collaborate with OEMs and chipset vendors across Android Automotive and Embedded Linux to deliver scalable, high-performance solutions.

You will drive end-to-end development, optimize performance, and mentor teams while engaging with customers and roadmap discussions.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of embedded software and automotive infotainment (IVI) experience.
• Expertise in AAOS and/or Embedded Linux.
• Strong middleware architecture, design, development, and integration knowledge.
• Proficiency in C and C++.
• Knowledge of Android Framework, System Services, HAL, Binder IPC, HIDL, and AIDL.
• Experience with automotive SoCs (Qualcomm, NXP, Renesas, TI, Exynos Auto, MediaTek).
• Strong technical leadership, stakeholder management, and customer engagement skills.
• Knowledge of ASPICE, Functional Safety, Cybersecurity, and SDLC.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, design, development, and integration of Camera and Connectivity middleware stacks.
• Define middleware frameworks, reusable components, and integration strategies.
• Drive end-to-end development of camera solutions (RVC, SVS, DMS, CMS).
• Architect and integrate Camera HAL, video capture pipelines, streaming frameworks, and multimedia processing components.
• Lead development and integration of connectivity solutions (Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi, Ethernet, USB, GNSS, cellular).
• Design middleware interfaces between applications, Android framework services, HALs, device drivers, and hardware platforms.
• Collaborate with chipset vendors, BSP teams, hardware teams, application teams, and OEM customers.
• Support platform bring-up, feature enablement, and software integration on new infotainment hardware platforms.
• Analyze and resolve complex issues involving camera pipelines, networking stacks, multimedia frameworks, and vehicle interfaces.
• Drive performance optimization related to camera latency, connectivity throughput, memory utilization, CPU performance, boot time, and system stability.
• Lead architecture reviews, design reviews, code reviews, and technical audits.
• Mentor engineering teams and establish middleware design, development, and debugging best practices.
• Drive root-cause analysis and resolution of critical customer issues and production defects.
• Collaborate with vehicle networking teams for CAN, LIN, Ethernet, SOME/IP, and DoIP service integration.
• Support customer engagements, solution proposals, effort estimations, technology evaluations, and roadmap discussions.
• Work with Business Development and Account teams on pre-sales activities, technical solutioning, and RFP/RFI responses.
• Drive innovation in connected vehicle platforms, digital cockpit solutions, and next-generation infotainment technologies.

Skills

Embedded software development

Android Automotive OS

Embedded Linux

Middleware architecture

Middleware development

C/C++

Android Framework

HAL

Binder IPC

HIDL

AIDL

Automotive SoCs

Technical leadership

Stakeholder management

Customer engagement

ASPICE

Functional Safety

Cybersecurity

SDLC

Job description

At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s mostinnovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as theyprovide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days arethe same.

Your Role

As a Middleware Stack Integration SME, you will be responsible for driving middleware architecture, platform integration, and feature development for camera and connectivity domains across multiple automotive programs. You will work closely with OEMs, chipset vendors, Tier-1 suppliers, and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver scalable, high-performance infotainment solutions.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the architecture, design, development, and integration of Camera and Connectivity middleware stacks for Android Automotive and Embedded Linux platforms.
• Define middleware frameworks, reusable software components, and integration strategies across vehicle programs.
• Drive end-to-end development of camera solutions including Rear View Camera (RVC), Surround View Systems (SVS), Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS), and Cabin Monitoring Systems (CMS).
• Architect and integrate Camera HAL, video capture pipelines, streaming frameworks, and multimedia processing components.
• Lead development and integration of connectivity solutions including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB, GNSS, and cellular technologies.
• Design middleware interfaces between applications, Android framework services, HALs, device drivers, and hardware platforms.
• Collaborate with chipset vendors, BSP teams, hardware teams, application teams, and OEM customers to define scalable system-level solutions.
• Support platform bring-up, feature enablement, and software integration on new infotainment hardware platforms.
• Analyze and resolve complex issues involving camera pipelines, networking stacks, multimedia frameworks, and vehicle communication interfaces.
• Drive performance optimization related to camera latency, connectivity throughput, memory utilization, CPU performance, boot time, and system stability.
• Lead architecture reviews, design reviews, code reviews, and technical audits.
• Mentor engineering teams and establish middleware design, development, and debugging best practices.
• Drive root-cause analysis and resolution of critical customer issues and production defects.
• Collaborate with vehicle networking teams for CAN, LIN, Ethernet, SOME/IP, and DoIP service integration.
• Support customer engagements, solution proposals, effort estimations, technology evaluations, and roadmap discussions.
• Work with Business Development and Account teams on pre-sales activities, technical solutioning, and RFP/RFI responses.
• Drive innovation in connected vehicle platforms, digital cockpit solutions, and next-generation infotainment technologies.

Your Profile

Must-Have Skills

• 15+ years of experience in Embedded Software Development and Automotive Infotainment (IVI).
• Strong expertise in Android Automotive OS (AAOS) and/or Embedded Linux.
• Deep understanding of Middleware Architecture, Design, Development, and Integration.
• Proficiency in C and C++.
• Strong knowledge of Android Framework, System Services, HAL, Binder IPC, HIDL, and AIDL.
• Experience with Qualcomm, NXP, Renesas, TI, Samsung Exynos Auto, MediaTek, or similar automotive SoCs.
• Strong technical leadership, stakeholder management, and customer engagement skills.
• Knowledge of ASPICE, Functional Safety, Cybersecurity, and SDLC.

Domain Expertise

• Camera Middleware: Camera HAL, Camera Frameworks, GStreamer, Video Capture & Streaming, Multimedia Pipelines, Camera Processing & Integration.
• Connectivity Technologies: Bluetooth Classic/BLE, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB, GNSS, and Cellular Connectivity.
• Automotive Camera Features: Rear View Camera (RVC), Surround View System (SVS), Driver Monitoring System (DMS), Cabin Monitoring System (CMS), Video Processing Pipelines, and Camera Performance Optimization.
• Vehicle Networking: CAN/CAN-FD, LIN, Automotive Ethernet, SOME/IP, DoIP, and Vehicle Network Integration.
• Debugging & Performance Optimization: ADB, Logcat, GDB, Wireshark, Perf, Linux Trace Tools, Memory Profiling, Boot-Time Optimization, System Performance Analysis, and System Stability Improvements.

What You'll Love About Working Here

• Opportunity to architect next-generation Automotive Infotainment and Digital Cockpit platforms.
• Work on cutting-edge Android Automotive and Embedded Linux technologies.
• Collaborate with leading OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, and semiconductor vendors.
• Drive innovation in camera, connectivity, and connected vehicle domains.
• Strong technical leadership and customer-facing responsibilities.
• Influence platform architecture, technology roadmaps, and strategic automotive programs.

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.