Software Architect – Android IVI (Media, Tuner, AACP,BSP

Alten; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Alten is seeking an experienced Software Architect – Android IVI to define and lead end-to-end software architecture for automotive infotainment platforms. The role emphasizes Android Automotive, AOSP customization, Android framework, HAL, middleware, BSP, and Linux kernel, with emphasis on system integration, performance optimization, and technical leadership.

You will define architecture for AIDL/HIDL interfaces, system services, and HAL integration, and drive decisions across Audio, Media,

Qualifications

• Experience defining end-to-end Android IVI software architecture including apps, middleware, HAL, framework, kernel and bootchain.
• Experience architecting Android 12/14/16-based IVI platforms with OEM-specific customization and scalability.
• Ability to define interfaces (AIDL/HIDL), system services, and HAL integration for automotive infotainment.

Responsibilities

• Define, design, and own end-to-end Android IVI software architecture across all layers.
• Lead cross-functional teams spanning Applications, Middleware, Framework, Kernel and Bootloader.
• Drive non-functional requirements: performance, security, reliability, boot time and power consumption.
• Define requirements, create architecture docs, interface specs, and governance processes.
• Lead system-level integration and optimization of bootloader, boot time, bring-up and platform stability.
• Ensure ASPICE, ISO 26262 compliance and automotive cybersecurity standards.

Skills

Android IVI Architecture

Android Automotive

AOSP Customization

Android Framework & System Services

HAL & AIDL/HIDL

Linux Kernel & BSP

Performance Optimization

Technical Leadership

Tools

DOORS/DNG

CTS/VTS

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Software Architect – Android IVI to define and lead end-to-end software architecture for automotive infotainment platforms. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Android Automotive, AOSP customization, Android Framework, HAL, middleware, BSP, and Linux kernel, along with experience in system integration, performance optimization, and technical leadership.

Key Responsibilities

System & Software Architecture

• Define, design, and own end-to-end Android IVI software architecture, including applications, middleware, HAL, framework, kernel, and bootchain.


• Architect Android 12/14/16-based IVI platforms with OEM-specific customization and scalability.


• Define architecture for AIDL/HIDL interfaces, system services, custom framework extensions, and HAL integration.


• Drive architectural decisions across Audio, Media, HMI, Connectivity, Telephony, Vehicle I/O, and BSP subsystems.

Technical Leadership & Delivery

• Lead cross-functional teams across Android Applications, Middleware, Framework, Kernel, and Bootloader.


• Guide development of IVI features, including media playback pipelines, audio routing, HMI frameworks, connectivity stacks, and AACP.


• Define non-functional requirements for performance, security, reliability, boot time, and power consumption.

Requirements & Specification Management

• Perform requirement analysis and decomposition for complex IVI features.


• Create high-level and low-level architecture documents, interface specifications, API definitions, and design guidelines.


• Maintain end-to-end requirements traceability using tools such as DOORS/DNG.

Integration, Debugging & Optimization

• Lead system-level integration across Android Framework, HAL, Kernel, and BSP.


• Optimize bootloader, boot time, device bring-up, and platform stability.


• Guide teams in debugging using Logcat, Systrace, Perfetto, ftrace, and kernel logs.

Compliance & Quality

• Ensure software compliance with ASPICE, ISO 26262, and automotive cybersecurity standards.


• Define coding guidelines, architecture governance, and software review processes.

Primary Skills

• Android IVI Software Architecture


• Android Automotive and AOSP Customization


• Android Framework and System Services


• HAL, AIDL, HIDL, Binder IPC


• BSP, Linux Kernel, and Device Drivers


• Automotive Infotainment Systems


• Audio Framework, Audio HAL, and Media Framework


• Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Android Auto, and AACP


• Bootloader (U-Boot) and Secure Boot


• System Integration and Performance Optimization

Secondary Skills

• Android 12/14/16


• CTS/VTS


• AudioFlinger


• Middleware and Vendor Services


• Linux Kernel Debugging


• DOORS/DNG


• ASPICE and ISO 26262


• Automotive Cybersecurity


• Architecture Documentation


• Technical Leadership and Team Mentoring

Required Technical Skills

• Strong expertise in Android Applications, System Services, Framework, HAL, and AOSP customization.


• Hands-on experience with AIDL/HIDL, Binder IPC, and vendor services.


• Expertise in Android 12/14/16 and CTS/VTS.


• Experience with Audio Framework, Audio HAL, AudioFlinger, and Media Framework.


• Knowledge of connectivity stacks, including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, AACP, and Android Auto.


• Strong understanding of Linux kernel internals, device drivers, U-Boot, and secure boot.

Preferred Attributes

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and architectural skills.


• Ability to lead, mentor, and guide technical teams.


• Experience delivering automotive infotainment solutions for OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers.