Global Head of Software — Embedded Android Platform Leader

SourceIn; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 300,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

SourceIn is seeking a Global Head of Software to lead a large, globally distributed software engineering organization delivering embedded Android, AAOS, and connected services. The role drives architecture, platform strategy and release excellence across US, Europe and APAC, with a hybrid work model and ~20% travel.

You will shape a modular, scalable software ecosystem, mentor engineering leaders, and partner with Product, Hardware, and Cloud teams to align technology with business goals.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of progressive software engineering leadership experience.
• Significant experience leading large, distributed engineering organisations and senior engineering leaders.
• Strong production experience with embedded Android, AOSP or Android Automotive (AAOS) products.
• Deep understanding of Android platform architecture, including framework services, HAL/BSP, system apps, networking, security and OTA.
• Proven experience modernising an established software platform or product architecture while continuing to deliver products to market.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the global software platform strategy across embedded Android products, applications and connected services.
• Provide technical leadership across Android/AOSP, AAOS, middleware, networking, cloud connectivity, OTA, cybersecurity, diagnostics and data services.
• Establish scalable, modular architecture with stable APIs and clear interfaces between platform and application teams.
• Lead platform modernisation while balancing architectural improvements with ongoing product delivery.
• Own software delivery from requirements and architecture through development, testing, release, and field support.
• Improve release predictability through disciplined planning, release management, quality gates, and risk management.

Skills

Executive leadership

Distributed teams

Android/AOSP/AAOS

C/C++ / Java / Python

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related

Tools

Android development tools

CI/CD tooling

Job description

SourceIn is seeking a Global Head of Software to lead a large, globally distributed software engineering organization delivering embedded Android, AAOS, and connected services. The role drives architecture, platform strategy and release excellence across US, Europe and APAC, with a hybrid work model and ~20% travel.

You will shape a modular, scalable software ecosystem, mentor engineering leaders, and partner with Product, Hardware, and Cloud teams to align technology with business goals.