Sr Android Engineer W2 only

Android Engineer

Mountain View CA 94043

USC GC GCEAD H4 EAD TN on W2 only

Qualified candidates will be a Subject Matter Expert in one or more of the following domains:
Android Android System UI
Android Application development
Embedded SW Infotainment
Automotive Cloud SW CloudtoVehicle
Ability to approach problems from a platform/framework mindset and design for scaling software across multiple brands and vehicle programs.
Outstanding documentation profiling and debugging skills.
Excellent strategic thinking negotiation and communication skills.
Understanding of how to structure software into layers. Design and implement microservices of modular scalable and maintainable systems.
Proficiency in Agile and DevOps methodologies to enhance collaboration integration and deployment processes.
Expertise in integrating software with various automotive hardware components and communication protocols.
Conducting code reviews to ensure high standards of code quality and best practices
Leading architecture and design reviews ensuring alignment with business goals and technical strategy
Designing and integrating complex systems that involve multiple components and services
Collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams including software engineers hardware engineers and product managers
Adapting to chaining technologies methodologies and business requirements
Approaching complex problems with a strategic and analytical mindset
Deep expertise in customizing and extending Android Automotive OS for incar applications.
Expertise in various programming languages and frameworks.
Passion for creating usercentric software experiences.
(desired)
Expertise in various programming languages and frameworks.
Passion for creating usercentric software experiences.

Role Responsibilities :

Lead and architect the software stack of the Volkswagen Group Software Defined Vehicle Platform of the future: including Android OS core services System UI and Android incar and onphone applications. (25%)
Design and Architecture Create and oversee the system architecture and highlevel design of software projects.
Create highperformance scalable and safe software systemsleveragingyour extensive experience and knowledge of emerging technologies and best practices in developingcuttingedge systems. (25%)
Ensure data consistency and reliability through guaranteed message deliver and implements access control mechanisms to secure message flows.
Provide insight into system performance and health enabling proactive scaling based on realtime metrics and trends.
Define the engineering fundamentals which are used by the development teams including branching concepts coding guidelines testing strategies performance testing and continuous deployment (incl. infra decisions). (25%)
Confirm the fundamentals work together to create a welldefined software development process leading to higher quality more maintainable software and faster delivery cycles.
Conduct systemcritical design reviews with the teams providing valuable insights and guidance. (25%)
Present detailed aspects of the design covering software architecture major components data flow and control flow.
Gather feedback on review process and identify areas of improvement.
Incorporate lessons learned into future design reviews to enhance their effectiveness and efficiency.