Jr. Staff Android Engineer

Stellantis NV; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401k with company match

Company vehicle lease program

Family building benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer hours

Job summary

Stellantis NV is seeking an embedded software engineer to advance the Android Automotive OS security core. You will wire hardware-backed trust with Qualcomm TrustZone, secure transport, and network routing within a virtualized Android environment for connected cockpit platforms.

You will work across the Android stack, including framework services, system applications, and developer tooling, while aligning with security policies and performance goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of embedded software development experience, preferably in automotive.
• Experience with Android Automotive OS (AAOS) or infotainment domain controllers.
• Familiarity with Qualcomm automotive platforms (Snapdragon Cockpit) or hypervisor environments (QNX, Type-1 hypervisors).
• Hands-on experience debugging SELinux policy denials (auditd) or managing multi-user environments in Android.
• Exposure to MQTT brokers and telemetry messaging patterns over cellular connections.

Responsibilities

• Develop platform security components and keep core services secure and compliant.
• Anchor hardware-backed trust with Qualcomm hardware and enable secure mTLS with backend services.
• Configure Android networking pipelines, APN policies, and DNS controls for private telementics and cloud traffic.
• Collaborate across Android framework stack, IPC and system services to advance cockpit experiences.
• Help shape architecture, code quality, and standards as software footprint grows.

Skills

Android development

Kotlin/Java

Security & crypto

TLS/mTLS

KeyStore/TrustZone

Android framework

Networking fundamentals

Linux/Android

Binder/AIDL IPC

C/C++ services

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/EE

Tools

Qualcomm TrustZone

SELinux

QNX hypervisor

Type-1 hypervisor

Job description

The Mission:

We are building the next generation of connected digital cockpits, bridging high-performance vehicle hardware with intuitive, cloud-connected experiences. In this role, you will initially tackle critical platform security and connectivity challenges: establishing hardware-backed trust with Qualcomm silicon, securing backend communication channels, and tuning network routing inside a virtualized Android environment. At the same time, we don’t believe in rigid silos. While your initial focus will be anchoring these core platform and security foundations, you will be part of an adaptable engineering team. As the platform matures, you will have plenty of room to flex across the broader Android stack—collaborating on core system services, framework features, and user-facing capabilities across the digital cockpit.

What You Will Work On:

Initial Platform & Security Focus:

• Hardware-Backed Trust & mTLS: Connect Android’s Keystore / KeyMint layer with Qualcomm TrustZone hardware to safely manage certificates, keys, and token lifecycles for secure mutual TLS (mTLS) communication with the backend.
• Network & Multi-APN Routing: Configure Android networking pipelines, cellular APN policies, and DNS whitelisting to cleanly route private telematics, cloud APIs, and consumer traffic through their intended channels.
• Hypervisor Network Integration: Work with virtual network interfaces (virtio-net, bridging) spanning the host hypervisor and the guest Android OS to ensure reliable, high-throughput data transport.
• Platform Hardening & SELinux: Write and refine SELinux policies (sepolicy) and define clean Binder IPC boundaries to keep platform services secure, stable, and compliant.
• Identity & Secure Transport: Support user profile isolation (IAM), secure storage for JWTs and session tokens, and reliable telemetry messaging using protocols like MQTT over TLS.

Looking Ahead (Generalist & Platform Evolution):

• Build, extend, and maintain Android framework services and system applications that power core cockpit experiences.
• Collaborate across teams on modern Android development—from IPC and background services to application logic and developer tooling.
• Help shape architecture, code quality, and engineering standards as our software footprint continues to grow.

What We Are Looking For:

• Strong Android Foundations: Solid, hands-on experience developing in Android—comfortable working with Kotlin, Java, and navigating the Android framework.
• Platform & Systems Curiosity: Practical experience with, or a strong desire to dive deep into, AOSP internals, native C/C++ services, and Binder/AIDL IPC.
• Security & Crypto Awareness: Familiarity with TLS/mTLS, PKI/certificates, token-based authentication (JWT, OAuth2), and leveraging Android’s KeyStore or hardware security modules (Qualcomm TrustZone / KeyMint).
• Networking Fundamentals: A solid grasp of IP networking, DNS, routing concepts, and socket communications in Linux or Android environments.
• Pragmatic Generalist Mindset: You enjoy solving tough infrastructure and security puzzles, but you’re equally excited to pivot and build feature-level Android code as team priorities evolve.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in embedded software development, preferably in the automotive domain.
• Experience with Android Automotive OS (AAOS) or infotainment domain controllers.
• Familiarity with Qualcomm automotive platforms (Snapdragon Cockpit) or hypervisor environments (e.g., QNX, Type-1 hypervisors).
• Hands-on experience debugging SELinux policy denials (auditd) or managing multi-user environments in Android.
• Exposure to MQTT brokers and telemetry messaging patterns over cellular connections.

Our Benefits — Designed with You in Mind

Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage

From your very first day, you'll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage — ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected.

Generous Paid Time Off

We believe in work-life balance. That's why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.

Competitive Retirement Savings Plans

We help you plan for the future with:

• An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
• An employer contribution, even if you don't contribute

Income Protection & Insurance Options

Benefit from included and optional disability, life, and other insurance programs — because your peace of mind matters.

Company Vehicle Lease Program

Eligible employees and their immediate families can enjoy company vehicle lease options with included insurance, maintenance, and unlimited mileage. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.

Family Building Benefit

We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.

Support for Your Growth and Giving Back

We believe in investing in your future and your passions:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan refinancing programs
• 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community

And so much more!

When you join us, you're not just building a career — you're joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.