Android Framework Engineer

Title: Android Framework Engineer

Job Description:

This position will focus on designing and implementing core components of the Android
framework enhancing the performance reliability and security of our IVI platform. The ideal
candidate will possess a deep understanding of Androids architecture and will thrive in a
collaborative environment.

Screening & Knockout Questions

To streamline the process before panel interviews:

1. Android Framework Experience
   • Ask candidates to describe specific Android framework projects they worked on and what they personally implemented.

Technology Stack & Skill Priorities

Framework Engineers

• Must have strong Android framework experience.
• Deep knowledge of HAL (Hardware Abstraction Layer) and IDL is required.
• Primary languages: Java and C.
• Rust is not required for framework engineers.
• Candidates should already understand Android framework fundamentals-this is not a learning role. candidates must already possess this knowledge.

Responsibilities
- Drive the design and development of system-level components and libraries within the Android framework.
- Build HAL AIDL interfaces and android services
- Work closely with product managers UX designers and hardware teams to gather
requirements and define technical solutions.
- Analyze performance bottlenecks and troubleshoot system issues ensuring high efficiency and user satisfaction.
- Conduct thorough code reviews and ensure adherence to best coding practices and high-quality standards.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation covering architecture workflows and technical
specifications.

Qualifications
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or a related field.
- 8 years of software development experience particularly in Android development and AOSP 1based platforms.
- Strong expertise in Java Kotlin and C/C; familiarity with Rust is a plus.
- Deep understanding of Android OS internals lifecycle management services and IPC methods (Binder).
- Proven experience in developing and integrating hardware abstraction layers (HAL) to facilitate communication between hardware and software.
- Familiarity with Android Interface Definition Language (AIDL) for defining and managing IPC mechanisms.
- Proficient in using modern development tools and methodologies including Agile practices and CI/CD pipelines.
- Proven ability to analyze and optimize system performance while considering user experience.

Candidate Expectations

• Strong preference for hands-on experience over years of tenure.
• Candidates must clearly explain:
  • What they personally built
  • How they optimized or scaled systems
  • Their direct contributions to past projects
• Depth and quality of experience matter more than total years (4 strong years is sufficient if truly hands-on).
• Candidates should be able to communicate technically with clarity and confidence.