Principal Software Engineer 2

Visteon Corporation; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive technology firm in Chennai is seeking a Principal Software Engineer 2 to coordinate and implement features in the Android Automotive domain. Candidates should have over 9 years of experience with the Android framework and strong leadership and mentoring skills. This position offers opportunities for career growth and collaboration in an agile environment.

Qualifications

• Solid working experience with the software life-cycle methodologies.
• Expert knowledge about the Android Framework and AOSP platform architecture.
• 9+ years of working experience in modifying Android framework components.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement features in Android Automotive domain.
• Develop different modules/components in Android Automotive System.
• Mentor less experienced team members.

Skills

Software life-cycle methodologies

Agile cross-functional team collaboration

Leadership skills

Mentoring skills

Android Framework expertise

9+ years modifying Android framework components

Java proficiency

C and C++ proficiency

Knowledge of IVI SYSTEM Android Framework

Understanding of Android best practices

Tools

Git

GTest

SVN

Tortoise configuration tools

Job description

Overview

Principal Software Engineer 2 at Visteon Corporation

As a principal software engineer, you will coordinate and implement both Android Automotive OS platform features as well as customer-facing features of our connected, embedded Infotainment System.

Responsibilities

• Responsible from requirement analysis till realization of the functionality in Android Automotive domain.
• Responsible to develop different modules / components in Android Automotive System.
• Own multiple components for Android Automotive System and deliver software integration.
• Ensure the implementation of defined test strategies and document the achieved results.
• Ensure traceability and consistency of requirements and feature maturity; perform defect triaging and resolution; work with other domains to resolve dependencies on features and defects.
• Mentor less experienced team members to guide and assist them in completing their tasks on time.

Qualification, Experience and Skills

Mandatory Skills :

• Solid working experience with the software life-cycle methodologies.
• Collaborate within an agile cross-functional team environment.
• Strong leadership, planning and organization skills.
• Mentoring skills to assist less experienced team members.
• Expert knowledge about the Android Framework, AOSP platform architecture, and related build system.
• 9+ years of working experience in modifying Android framework components, system services, and the Android SDK; good understanding of Android Automotive System and Car Service Framework.
• Strong understanding of different Android Components: Services, Broadcast Receivers, Content Providers, Treble Architecture, AIDL, Binder, ANR, SystemServer, InputServices, Permission controllers, Android make and BP files, USB Management, PackageManagerService, SurfaceFlinger, Window and Activity Managers.
• Proficiency in Java, C and C++ and Object-Oriented Programming.
• Expertise and working knowledge in one or more domain areas mandatorily in IVI SYSTEM Android Framework, FOTA, Location Services, Android Boot KPI optimisations, Cluster rendering, Navigation, Automotive HMI, Vehicle HAL, Custom HAL, GNSS HAL, Sensor HAL and Camera and EVS HAL.
• Solid understanding of Android best practices and mechanisms for robustness and stability; hands-on experience writing unit test cases for developed Android modules.
• Exposure to Android build system; knowledge of any Git, GTest, SVN and Tortoise configuration tools.

Good to have :

• Strong communication skills and good English (writing, documenting, conversation); Android Porting / Upgrading.
• Experience ensuring traceability, consistency of requirements and feature maturity.
• Good understanding of CDD and GAS documents.
• Exposure to Google Compliance Testing (CTS, VTS, STS, ACTS, etc.).
• Good knowledge of Android Middleware (Drivers, HAL, Libraries, Framework, etc.).
• Knowledge of testing tools like CANoe is an added advantage.
• Exposure to Android tools and debugging techniques.
• Experience in automation of integration tasks with scripting languages (Shell / Python) is an added advantage.

Key Behaviors

• Collaboration
• Critical Thinking
• Resilience
• Result Orientation
• Visteon values and beliefs
• Team Leadership (For people managers only)

Reporting Structure

Reporting to: Rabbani Shaik

About Visteon

Visteon is advancing mobility through innovative technology solutions that enable a software-defined future. Our portfolio merges digital cockpit innovations, advanced displays, AI-enhanced software solutions, and integrated EV architecture solutions. With expertise spanning passenger vehicles, commercial transportation, and two-wheelers, Visteon partners with global automakers to create safer, cleaner, and more connected journeys. Headquartered in Van Buren Township, Michigan, Visteon operates in 17 countries and employs a global network of innovation centers and manufacturing facilities.