Media Engineer

GlobalLogic; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A technology services company is seeking a Mid-Senior level Backend Developer in Palo Alto, CA. The role involves cloud-based development and integration of third-party APIs for connected vehicles. Must have experience in Python, Go, Cloud services, and vehicle-cloud security. The position offers a salary range of $160,000 to $170,000 per year, with comprehensive benefits including medical and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Experience with third-party SDKs and API lifecycle management.
• Understanding of cloud-to-vehicle communication patterns.
• Familiarity with API design.

Responsibilities

• Develop cloud-based third-party integrations.
• Integrate external cloud APIs.
• Implement data flow between cloud services and Android Automotive components.

Skills

Backend / Cloud development

RESTful APIs

GraphQL APIs

Python

Go

Node.js

Java/Kotlin

C++

Data synchronization

Vehicle-cloud security

Tools

AWS

Google Cloud

Firebase

OpenAPI/Swagger

Job description

This range is provided by GlobalLogic. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$160,000.00/yr - $170,000.00/yr

Job Description

• Backend / Cloud development × Connected Vehicle / Embedded systems.
• Strong experience with RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs.
• Data formats: JSON, protobuf.
• Experience with third‑party SDKs and API lifecycle management.
• Understanding of cloud‑to‑vehicle communication patterns (MQTT, WebSocket, HTTP/HTTPS).

Programming Languages

• Python, Go, or Node.js for cloud services or integration scripts.
• Java/Kotlin if Android Automotive is part of the stack.
• Familiarity with at least one major platform:
  • AWS (IoT Core, Lambda, API Gateway).
  • Google Cloud IoT / Firebase.
• Understanding of vehicle‑cloud security, certificates, and OTA mechanisms.
• Kotlin and Java: main languages for Android development.
• C++ (JNI): for low‑level integrations or performance‑critical components.
• Python/Node.js/Go: optional, for backend or integration tools.
• Integrating with third‑party cloud services (Spotify, Alexa, Google APIs, weather, etc.).
• Familiarity with API design and OpenAPI/Swagger specs.
• Understanding data synchronization, state management, and offline handling.
• Optional but valuable: experience with Firebase, AWS, or Azure for managing connected services.

Nice to have

• Experience with Android Automotive Companion App (mobile‑to‑car integration).
• Knowledge of CarPlay / Android Auto integration boundaries.
• Experience building headless Android services for background sync or event handling.
• Familiarity with Google Automotive Services (GAS) certification requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop cloud‑based third‑party integrations and leverage our applets framework to represent third‑party functionalities in the vehicle.
• Integrate external cloud APIs (Spotify, weather, navigation, payment services, etc.).
• Bridge cloud backends and in‑vehicle applets (the same framework from the previous role).
• Possibly handle data synchronization, authentication, and OTA updates.
• Build Android services, apps, or applets that integrate cloud APIs (music, weather, payments, voice assistants, etc.).
• Implement data flow between cloud services and Android Automotive components (CarService, HMI, Vehicle HAL).
• Possibly contribute to an in‑vehicle framework or SDK that allows other teams to integrate new cloud‑based features safely.

GlobalLogic estimates the starting pay range for this role to be performed in Palo Alto, CA is $160,000 - $170,000 Per Annum and reflects base salary only. This pay range is provided as a good faith estimate and the amount offered may be higher or lower. GlobalLogic takes many factors into consideration in making an offer, including candidate qualifications, work experience, operational needs, travel and onsite requirements, internal peer equity, prevailing wage, responsibilities, and other market and business considerations.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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Benefits inferred from the description

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)