Technical Specialist, Android Framework (Infotainment)
Lucid Motors
On-site
Southfield, MI
Transportation
Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility
At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility.
We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design – where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience.
Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we’re providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you.
Job Description
Lucid Motors is leading the charge in redefining luxury electric vehicles. We are seeking a highly skilled Android Automotive Framework Specialist to join our Infotainment Software team. In this role, you will be responsible for implementing, enhancing, integrating, optimizing, and delivering Android Framework features and functions for Lucid’s Motors next-generation infotainment systems. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams such as application developers, architects and QA in developing and integrating new features and functions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Designing and developing core AOSP middleware systems using C and/or C++.
- Implement custom services, and device management features.
- Producing unit, functional, integration and interchangeability tests, including automated tests when possible.
- Porting and Integration of Android framework & HAL to new hardware platform Customize Android framework to suit Infotainment form factors.
- Debug and resolve Android framework integration
- Debug and resolve BSP issues.
- Optimize the performance of Android framework.
- Working experience in C, C++or / Android Java programming, Android SDK, Android NDK
Technical Expertise:
- Deep domain understanding of Android Automotive development, and debugging
- Working knowledge in IVI Systems such as connectivity (WiFI or Bluetooth or NFC), Multimedia (Audio or Video), Display, Voice Assistants (Alexa, Sound Hound), Camera, Navigation, Automotive MI, Vehicle HAL
- Deep understanding of Device Tree, Kernel/Framework interface, CTS failure analysis, system stability, peripheral modules, device drivers, etc.
- Deeper understanding of Linux Internals and Android Automotive
- Expert in OS concepts (multi-core processing, threads, processes, sockets, etc.), algorithms, data structures.
- Experience in modifying Android framework services such as Window Manager, Activity Manager, Package Manager, Connectivity Manager, HAL and so on.
- Hands on experience implementing Hals such as Audio HAL, Vehicle HAL, GNSS
- Experience in customizing System UI, navigation bar and notifications.
- Experience with existing AOSP middleware service systems (IPC, Binder management, system policy, etc.).
- Experience with Android& GNU Make files, ADB, SQLite and shell scripts
- Good knowledge and understanding of Android internals
- Work experience in QC chipset
- Experience in modification of Android framework code for customization
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
- 8+ years of experience in Android application and framework development.
- Strong proficiency in Java, C++
- Familiarity with Android Automotive OS or other infotainment platforms is a plus.
- Domain knowledge and experience of software development on the Android system and have worked with multiple areas of Android SDK
- Knowledge of automotive communication protocols such as ARXML, TCP/IP and others.
- Experience with version control systems like Git.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Excellent communication skills.
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