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About Us

42dot is a mobility AI company committed to solving mobility challenges with software and AI. As the Global Software Center of Hyundai Motor Group 42dot pioneers the future of mobility by advancing the development of software-defined vehicles.

We develop safety-first user-centric software-defined vehicle technologies that deliver the latest performance through continuous updates like smartphones. By advancing software and AI technology 42dot envisions a world where everything is connected and moves autonomously through a self-managing urban transportation operating system.

About the Role

As an Android Engineer (UI Framework) at 42dot youll be responsible for crafting seamless and responsive in-vehicle user interfaces built on top of Android Automotive OS (AAOS). Youll work on creating and customizing UI components in applications and system UI such as text elements buttons checkboxes and other building blocks of the User Interface.

This role requires deep knowledge of Android UI principles of building applications experience with AOSP customization and the ability to translate design intent into performant production-ready code across a variety of vehicle form factors and screen types.

Youll collaborate with design HMI system and platform teams to deliver beautiful intuitive and safety-conscious user experiences that define the next generation of in-vehicle interaction

Responsibilities

• Create an SDK of customizable UX elements to build 1st and 3rd party applications and System UI.

• Create a set of tools that imports designs from Figma or similar to the code management system and build process.

• Implement UX flows for in-vehicle features such as Media Settings Dialer SystemUI etc.

• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to bring advanced HMI concepts to life using Jetpack Compose or Android Views

• Optimize UI responsiveness animations and rendering for embedded displays across varied hardware

• Work with the Android framework team to define and extend system surfaces and services needed for vehicle integration

• Contribute to multi-display handling touch input tuning and focus/navigation behavior for in-vehicle use cases

• Debug and resolve UI performance rendering and compatibility issues across hardware variants

• Participate in code reviews design discussions and HMI validation sessions

• Keep up to date with Android UX/UI best practices and platform changes relevant to AAOS
  

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Electrical Engineering or a related field

• 37 years of experience in Android development with at least 2 years focused on applications and UI customization

• Strong knowledge of Android UI frameworks (Jetpack Compose and/or legacy Views) and rendering internals

• Experience customizing AOSP System UI components and working within the Android framework layer

• Familiarity with Android Automotive OS (AAOS) and in-vehicle UX constraints (distraction-optimized UI multi-display etc.)

• Proficiency in Java Kotlin and working knowledge of AOSP build tools (repo Soong Make)

• Understanding of embedded systems and resource constraints in automotive environments

• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including designers HMI teams and system engineers

• Bonus: Experience with surface management input handling window manager customization or OpenGL/RenderScript

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

• Passion for creating elegant and intuitive interfaces that improve mobility and safety

Interview Process

• Application Review - Coding Test - 1st interview - 2nd interview - Offer Negotiation - Hiring

• The screening procedures may vary depending on the position schedule or other circumstances.

  You will be individually notified of the screening schedule and results via the email address provided in your application.

Compensation

• $172000 to $2378000

Additional Information

• In accordance with fair hiring practices do not include any personal information unrelated to your job qualifications (e.g. Social Security Number family relations marital status age photo physical condition place of birth etc.) in your resume.

• All documents must be submitted in PDF format and under 30MB in size.

• If you experience issues uploading your resume please send it along with the job posting URL to .

• We strongly encourage applications from U.S. veterans and candidates eligible for employment preference under applicable laws.

• Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

• 42dot does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees for any such submissions. Equal Opportunity Statement

• 42dot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees regardless of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or veteran status.

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