Fullstack Engineer (Embedded Applets Development)

Highbrow LLC; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive technology company in Palo Alto is looking for a Fullstack Engineer specializing in embedded applet development. You will work on building and enhancing Android Automotive applications that interact with vehicle hardware. Ideal candidates should have strong skills in Kotlin or Java and experience with C++ and Android frameworks. This role requires developing solutions for in-vehicle applications focused on performance and reliability.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Kotlin or Java for applets development.
• Experience with C++ for hardware interfacing and optimization.
• Familiar with Android Automotive OS and system services.

Responsibilities

• Develop new physical applications using the applets framework.
• Build and extend Android Automotive applets interacting with hardware.
• Ensure performance and reliability in automotive environments.

Skills

Kotlin

Java

C++

Python

Android Framework internals

Android HAL/JNI/NDK

AOSP experience

AAOS familiarity

Job description

Job Title: Fullstack Engineer (Embedded Applets Development)

Location: Palo Alto, CA

Job Description

This is the project for an automotive client of GlobalLogic in Palo Alto, CA.

Requirements

• Kotlin / Java – for developing applets and Android system services.
• C++ – for native components (through JNI), hardware interfacing, or embedded optimization.
• Python – optional, for tooling or testing.
• Android Framework internals (System Services, AIDL, Binder IPC)
• Android HAL / JNI / NDK for native integration
• CarService and Car API layers in Android Automotive
• Experience extending or customizing AOSP (Android Open Source Project).
• Familiar with AAOS (Android Automotive OS) system architecture.
• Build “physical” or in-vehicle applications using the applets framework:
• Examples: climate control, seat settings, vehicle status, camera views, etc.
• Integrate applets with HMI layers or Android Automotive UI templates.
• Implement inter-module communication (via AIDL, event bus, or IPC).
• Ensure smooth interaction with system services and cloud components (where relevant).

Job responsibilities

• Develop new physical applications using our applets framework, including adapting and enhancing the framework for embedded systems.
• Build and extend Android Automotive applets that interact with vehicle hardware and sensors.
• Contribute to and enhance the applet framework that runs on the in-vehicle Android system.
• Work close to the system layer — possibly between the Android Framework and the HMI/UI layer.
• Ensure performance, reliability, and real-time responsiveness suitable for automotive environments.
• Develop new vehicle applets (e.g., HVAC, media, connectivity apps).
• Adapt and enhance the applets framework for new hardware or embedded constraints