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Akkodis · 1 day ago

Android Developer

Mountain View, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$180K/yr - $235K/yr

8+ years exp

Akkodis is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer – Android Framework for a full-time role. This role is responsible for architecting and contributing to the design of the Volkswagen Group's Infotainment Platform, ensuring the integration of Android OS and core services while maintaining scalability and performance.

Information Technology & Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Saurabh Singh

Responsibilities

Assist in the Design and Architecture

Contribute to the system architecture and high-level design of software projects

Support the overall architecture of the Infotainment platform, including how Android OS, core services, System UI, and applications will integrate and interact with each other

Ensure that the architecture supports scalability, performance, and maintainability of the entire platform

Ensure data consistency and reliability through guaranteed message delivery and implement access control mechanisms to secure message flows

Provide insight into system performance and health, enabling proactive scaling based on real-time metrics and trends

Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and mitigate security risks

Confirm that the fundamentals work together to create a well-defined software development process, leading to higher quality, more maintainable software, and faster delivery cycles

Make infrastructure decisions that support continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes

Verify that different modules or services work together as expected

Present detailed aspects of the design, covering software architecture, major components, data flow, and control flow

Gather feedback on the review process and identify areas of improvement

Incorporate lessons learned into future design reviews to enhance their effectiveness and efficiency

Qualification

Android application developmentMicroservices architectureAgile methodologiesSoftware architecture designEmbedded operating systemsHigh-performance software designData handling systemsSecurity assessmentsDebugging skillsUser-centric designStrategic thinkingNegotiation skillsCommunication skillsDocumentation skillsCollaboration skills

Required

8-10+ years of experience in high-performance object-oriented software design and/or Android application development

3-5+ years of experience as a tech lead, significantly contributing to overarching system design and SW architecture matters

3-5+ years of experience with different (embedded) operating systems: Android, Linux, etc

3-5+ years of professional experience in delivering complex software products to the end customer

BSc in computer science, robotics, physics, engineering, numerical modeling or a related subject with outstanding grades or equivalent work experience

Understanding of how to structure software into layers. Design and implement microservices of modular, scalable, and maintainable systems

Designing systems to handle large volumes of data and traffic efficiently

Expertise in designing and managing microservices or service-oriented architectures

Proficiency in Agile and DevOps methodologies to enhance collaboration, integration, and deployment processes

Preferred

MSc or PhD and relevant publications and/or patents

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

Expertise in various programming languages and frameworks

Passion for creating user-centric software experiences

Knowledge of encryption, authentication, and access control mechanisms

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 in-car applications

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Additional voluntary benefits

An EAP program

Commuter benefits

A 401K plan

Paid leave, including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law

Holiday pay where applicable

Company

Akkodis

Glassdoor3.3

Akkodis provides digital engineering solutions for sustainable and innovative industries.

Zug, Zug, CHE

10001+ employees

https://www.akkodis.com

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