OTA Software Engineer (7-12 Years of experience in Android Framework, in Java, Kotlin, and C++17 )

Stellantis; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 8,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis is seeking an experienced engineer to lead OTA software development within the Base Software Engineering team for next-gen vehicle controllers. You will shape OTA and diagnostics features across Android-based platforms, working on Android OS internals, AIDL IPC, and HAL integration.

The role requires 8+ years in automotive software, strong C++/Java/Kotlin, MVVM patterns, and security-focused coding practices. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and agile processes is expected.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in automotive software development, Android framework / AOSP-based platforms.
• Experience with OTA and diagnostics in automotive context.
• Strong knowledge of Android architecture, IPC, and hardware abstraction layers.

Responsibilities

• Lead OTA software development activities for automotive platforms.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver robust OTA and diagnostics features.
• Translate system requirements into production-quality code with a focus on performance.

Skills

Java

Kotlin

C/C++17

Android OS internals

MVVM patterns

AIDL IPC

HAL integration

SOME/IP

DoIP/UDS/HTTPs

CI/CD

Cybersecurity basics

OTA updates

Education

Electrical/Electronics/CS degree

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Stellantis' Product Development and Technology Group (PDT) was established to build the most innovative products and service experiences in the latest frontier of Automotive Technology. As part of that foundation, we are seeking experienced and passionate engineers to lead the software development activities within the base software over-the-air (OTA), and Diagnostics team in the PDT organization at Stellantis. This person will be part of the Base Software Engineering (BSWE) team that is responsible for the design and development of OTA and diagnostics platform application software features for next generation vehicle controllers. These software features will cover all major domains like autonomous driving, body, powertrain, cluster and infotainment. The team will be responsible for all future development and innovation related to these features.

Seeking an experienced professional with over 8 years in the automotive infotainment domain to lead OTA software development activities. The role requires expertise in C++, Java/Kotlin, QNX/Linux/Android, Network and communication protocols, and development processes.

Preferred Skills:

• Strong expertise in Java, Kotlin, and C/C++17 and object-oriented design patterns
• Deep understanding of Android OS internals, lifecycle management, services, and IPC methods (Binder).
• Strong understanding of MVVM and modern Android application architecture patterns
• Familiarity with Android Interface Definition Language (AIDL) for defining and managing IPC mechanisms.
• Proven experience in developing and integrating hardware abstraction layers (HAL) to facilitate communication between hardware and software.
• Experience working on communication and networking protocols like SOME/IP, DoIP, UDS, SoAD, HTTPs, Sockets, UDP, TCP/IP
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles (cryptographic protocols, key handling, chain of trust processing) and secure coding practices.
• Experience developing Over-The-Air (OTA) software update features, diagnostics (ISO-14229-1) and cloud connectivity for embedded targets or automotive ECUs is a plus
• Proficient in using modern development tools and methodologies, including Agile practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proven ability to analyze and optimize system performance while considering user experience.
• Ability to translate system-level requirements into testable, production-quality code.
• Practical experience applying AI to engineering workflows with clear, measurable benefit.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Computer Science.
• 8+ years of experience in automotive software development, particularly in Android framework development and AOSP-based platforms.

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

We welcome applications from people of all gender identities, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, and disability.

Diverse teams will allow us to better meet the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.