Lead Software System Engineer

Join the Charge. Create the Future.At Ultraviolette, we're more than a company—we’re a movement. A movement that's pushing the boundaries of what's possible in electric mobility. From engineering India’s Fastest Motorcycle to designing The World’s Most Advanced Electric Scooter, we thrive on innovation, audacity, and the relentless pursuit of performance.We’re a diverse team of trailblazers, engineers, designers, creatives and visionaries—united by a shared obsession: to craft machines that are not only sustainable but exhilarating. Here, radical design meets intelligent technology, and every line of code or bolt of hardware brings us closer to reshaping the future of mobility.Our mission is to accelerate the evolution of mobility across the globe - and we’re just getting started.If you're driven by purpose, inspired by possibility, and ready to build something that truly matters, Ultraviolette is the place where your ambition becomes impact. Let's create the future—together.As a Lead System Software Engineer at Ultraviolette Automotive, your roles and responsibilities will be: Lead the design, development, and maintenance of Linux and Android-based systems, including kernel, bootloaders, and system-level services.Own Android platform bring-up and full-stack integration on custom hardware.Develop and maintain Android HALs, and contribute to Android Framework integration to ensure hardware-software compatibility.Use Android tools (e.g., Systrace, Perfetto, logcat, dumpsys) for debugging, profiling, and performance analysis.Perform detailed system-level performance and power analysis; implement optimizations for power efficiency and responsiveness.Develop and debug low-level C/C++ code for system components and hardware interaction.Lead the development of the connected vehicle platform, including system interfaces, communication protocols, and data integration with cloud services.Working knowledge of open-source frameworks such as Yocto is desired.Conduct thorough code reviews and contribute to system documentation including design specs, APIs, and architectural diagrams.Collaborate with product managers and hardware teams to define system requirements, interface specifications, and development roadmaps.Lead and mentor a team of engineers, ensuring high technical quality and alignment with company goals.Ensure software complies with platform security requirements and industry standards.Support issue resolution and root cause analysis for complex system bugs and hardware-software interactions.Work with project managers to ensure timely delivery of milestones and effective resource planning.What We’re Looking For: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or related field.7+ years of experience in system-level software development.Strong expertise in Linux and Android system development, including kernel and HAL layers.Proven experience with Android bring-up on custom hardware platforms.Proficiency in low-level programming (C/C++) and system debugging tools.In-depth understanding of Android HAL and Framework layers.Experience using Android debugging and profiling tools (e.g., ADB, Systrace, Perfetto, logcat, dumpsys).Experience conducting performance and power profiling and implementing system-level optimizations.Strong collaboration and leadership skills in a cross-functional team environment. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of modem integration and Android telephony stack.Familiarity with Yocto-based build systems.Exposure to OpenGL is desired.Exposure to CI/CD pipelines for system software.Prior team leadership or mentoring experience in high-performance engineering teams.