Staff Software Engineer- Android

General Motors; Mountain View (CA); Hybrid; USD 195,000 - 299,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing benefits

GM vehicle discounts

Job summary

General Motors seeks a Staff Android Software Engineer to drive in-vehicle experiences by building high-performance Android-based infotainment and digital cluster systems.

You will integrate Android Automotive OS with embedded ECUs, craft scalable interfaces, and optimize performance to meet automotive-grade reliability in a hybrid Android/RTOS environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of production-grade software development experience.
• 3+ years focused on Android system or application development.
• Strong proficiency in Java and/or Kotlin; familiarity with embedded Android.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test Android software for infotainment and displays.
• Lead integration of Android applications with Android Automotive OS on embedded platforms.
• Build reusable Android frameworks and services using AOSP, Jetpack, and interfaces.
• Collaborate with hardware, product, and design teams for in-vehicle experiences.
• Optimize performance, startup time, and resource usage for automotive reliability.
• Drive Android-RTOS coexistence and CI/CD with Agile practices.

Skills

Java/Kotlin

Android system development

C++

RTOS experience

Agile/Scrum

AOSP/Jetpack

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Android emulator tools

ADB

CANoe/VehicleSpy

AOSP

HIDL/AIDL

Job description

Job Description

Join us at the forefront of next-gen automotive technology. As a Staff Android Software Engineer , you’ll drive the future of in-vehicle user experiences by developing high-performance Android-based infotainment and digital cluster systems. You’ll focus on building scalable, responsive, and intuitive user interfaces on top of the Android Automotive OS and hybrid Android/RTOS environments.

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, and test Android system and application-level software for infotainment and digital displays (instrument clusters, center stack, HUD).
• Lead the integration of Android applications within Android Automotive OS with embedded platforms and multi-display vehicle architectures.
• Build reusable frameworks and services within Android, leveraging AOSP, Jetpack, and HIDL/AIDL interfaces.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, product, and design teams to deliver responsive, beautiful, and consistent in-vehicle experiences.
• Optimize Android system performance, startup time, and resource usage to meet automotive-grade reliability and latency requirements.
• Drive Android-RTOS coexistence strategies, enabling seamless handoff and communication between systems.
• Apply Agile/Scrum practices with CI/CD pipelines to ensure robust, testable code and frequent feature delivery.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field—or equivalent work experience.
• 8+ years of experience in production-grade software development, with 3+ years focused on Android system or application development.
• Deep proficiency in Java and/or Kotlin
• Familiarity with Android System Apps, AOSP, Android HALs, and system services.
• Experience integrating Android with embedded ECUs and automotive protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience delivering Android-based infotainment systems in production vehicles.
• 8+ years of experience in production-grade software development, with 3+ years focused on Android system or application development.
• Experience with Android emulator tools, ADB, and automotive debugging tools like CANoe or VehicleSpy.
• C++ experience
• Understanding of Android Automotive OS and its integration with vehicle networks.
• Background in RTOS or hybrid Android/RTOS systems.
• Knowledge of OpenGL, Vulkan, or Unreal Engine for advanced UI rendering.

Compensation: The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of New York, Colorado, California, or Washington.

• The salary range for this role is$195,000 - $298,800. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
• Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.

Benefits:

• Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

Company Vehicle: Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review, you will be eligible to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program, through which you will be assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate. Note: program participants are required to purchase/lease a qualifying GM vehicle every four years unless one of a limited number of exceptions applies.

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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