Android Application Development Engineer

Stellantis; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis in Auburn Hills, MI seeks an experienced Android Application Development Engineer with Kotlin expertise to build robust Android apps for in-vehicle experiences.

You will collaborate cross-functionally to design, develop, and integrate with vehicle platform services, optimize performance, and ensure compatibility across Android versions and hardware configurations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in Android application development.
• Strong proficiency in Kotlin and deep understanding of Android SDK, lifecycle, and UI frameworks.
• Hands-on experience interfacing with VHAL, Audio Framework, or similar platform services.
• Experience with Linux-based development environments and AOSP-based setups.
• Strong debugging skills with Android Studio, Logcat, and system-level tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality Android applications using Kotlin and Jetpack.
• Architect and implement features; integrate with Android middleware and platform services such as VHAL and Audio Framework.
• Conduct thorough code reviews and ensure code quality and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver robust Android apps.
• Debug, optimize performance and memory usage; ensure cross-version and cross-hardware compatibility.
• Participate in design discussions, technical decisions, and security guideline adherence.

Skills

Kotlin

Android SDK

Jetpack

Multithreading

IPC (Binder)

Git

Android Studio

Linux

AOSP

Debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE

Tools

Linux

Android Studio

CI/CD for Android

Git

Job description

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Android Application Development Engineer with strong expertise in Kotlin and hands-on experience building robust, scalable Android applications. The ideal candidate will have practical exposure to Android Jetpack components and experience integrating application functions with Android platform and middleware service APIs, particularly in areas such as Vehicle HAL (VHAL), Audio Framework, or other system-level Android services. Experience in automotive or embedded Android environments is highly desirable. Candidate shall also be collaborating and working cross functionally with designers, technical artists, and platform software engineers to develop apps for an enhanced in-vehicle user experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality Android applications (Kotlin, Jetpack etc.)
• Architect and implement application features using modern Android development practices
• Integrate applications with Android middleware and platform services, including but not limited to:
• Vehicle HAL (VHAL)
• Android Audio Framework
• Other system or hardware abstraction APIs
• Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to industry best practices.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers, to deliver high-quality products.
• Debug and resolve application, platform, and service-level issues across different Android layers
• Optimize application performance, memory usage, and responsiveness
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and technical decision-making
• Ensure adherence to Android best practices, coding standards, and security guidelines
• Support integration, testing, and deployment activities across multiple Android versions and hardware configurations

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in Android application development
• Strong proficiency in Kotlin
• Solid understanding of Android SDK, application lifecycle, and UI frameworks
• Hands‑on experience interfacing with VHAL, Audio Framework, or similar Android platform services
• Experience working in Linux-based development environments
• Experience with AOSP-based development environments
• Strong debugging skills using Android Studio, Logcat, and system-level tools
• Good understanding of multithreading, IPC mechanisms (Binder), and services
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and lead by example.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Android Jetpack (ViewModel, LiveData, Room, DataBinding, Navigation, etc.)
• Background in Automotive Android (Android Automotive OS / Android Auto) or embedded Android systems
• Knowledge of HAL layers, native services, or system-level architecture
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines for Android builds
• Understanding of functional programming concepts in Kotlin
• Experience collaborating in cross-functional automotive or platform teams