Android developer

About the Company: ARAs client Tech Global (pseudonym) is a global leader in strategy, technology consulting and digital services, enabling clients in more than 100+ countries to implement cutting edge solutions in their transformation journey. Tech Global helps businesses become digital-first and digital-ready. The company has a global presence with + employees + in India). India is a focus for them with their Development Centres presence in over 10 locations across Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities. They are recognised for their people first and employee oriented policies. Along with offering hybrid work options, a Pan India presence gives flexible location options to employees. About the Role: We are seeking a technically strong and delivery-focused Software Development Lead to drive the design, architecture, and development of infotainment applications using Android Automotive OS (AAOS). This role involves end-to-end ownership, including full-stack architecture, HAL integration, and system-level collaboration to deliver high-performance, automotive-grade user experiences. The ideal candidate will bring strong years of experience in infotainment & telematics, with a strong background in Android application development, embedded systems, and automotive platforms. Responsibilities: Application Development: Lead the design and development of infotainment applications using AAOS with a focus on modularity, performance, and maintainability. Architecture & Integration: Architect and deliver full-stack solutions for media, navigation, user profiles, and distributed playback features. HAL Communication: Design and implement modules that interact with VHAL and other HALs using AIDL/HIDL. System Services: Integrate applications with system services, vendor-specific frameworks, and AAOS car services. Debugging & Optimization: Diagnose and resolve issues across application, framework, and HAL layers to ensure system stability and performance. Collaboration: Work closely with platform, hardware, and QA teams for seamless integration and validation. Leadership & Mentorship: Lead project delivery, enforce best practices in architecture, code quality, and testing, and mentor junior developers. Documentation & Stakeholder Management: Prepare and present architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and solution details to stakeholders. Qualifications: Minimum 15 years of full-time education. Minimum of 12 years of experience in Infotainment & Telematics. Required Skills: Core Experience: Minimum 12 years in Infotainment & Telematics with expertise in Android application development for embedded/automotive domains. Programming Languages: Proficiency in Java, Kotlin, and C++ (14/17). Android Expertise: Strong knowledge of Android SDK, NDK, Jetpack libraries, MVVM architecture, and Android components (Activities, Services, Broadcast Receivers, Content Providers). Automotive Integration: Experience with AIDL/HIDL, VHAL, HAL-to-app communication, AAOS car services, and infotainment integration. Connectivity & Apps: Exposure to BT, Wi-Fi, GPS, CAN, media, phone, navigation apps, and cloud communication. System Knowledge: Understanding of partitioning concepts and cross-partition communication. Testing & Tools: Hands-on with unit testing, instrumentation testing, mocking frameworks, Git, CI/CD workflows, and debugging tools (adb, logcat, Perfetto, Systrace). Compliance & Security: Experience in ISO 26262 (Functional Safety), ASPICE, ISO/SAE 21434 (Cybersecurity), TARA, and secure communication practices. Preferred Skills: Experience in leading teams and managing projects. Familiarity with Agile methodologies. Pay range and compensation package: The remuneration package constituting of fixed + variable is among the best in the industry Locations: Bangalore/ Pune