Principal Engineer- Android Framework

HARMAN International (Bengaluru, KA, India) Follow 2 hours ago

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General information

Location:

Bangalore - Karnataka, India - Kalyani Platina

Job Family:

Engineering

Worker Type Reference:

Regular - Permanent

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Career Level:

T4(A)

Job ID:

R-54706-2026

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Description & Requirements

About the Role

As a Senior Android Automotive HMI Developer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and integrating next-generation Human Machine Interface (HMI) solutions for Android Automotive OS (AAOS) based infotainment systems. You will collaborate closely with UX designers, system architects, OEM customers, and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver intuitive, scalable, and high-performance in-vehicle user experiences. This is a highly technical individual contributor role requiring strong expertise in Android application development, automotive frameworks, and modern UI technologies.

What You Will Do

Design, develop, and maintain Android Automotive HMI applications for Infotainment, Navigation, Media, Vehicle Settings, Climate Control, and Connected Services.
Lead the development of scalable and reusable HMI software architectures aligned with OEM requirements and Android Automotive best practices.
Develop user interfaces using Android SDK, Jetpack components, MVVM architecture, and modern UI frameworks such as Jetpack Compose.
Integrate applications with Android Automotive platform services, Vehicle HAL (VHAL), Car Service APIs, and middleware components.
Collaborate with UX/UI designers to translate design concepts, wireframes, and prototypes into production-quality software.
Optimize application performance, startup time, memory utilization, and responsiveness for embedded automotive platforms.
Work closely with platform, BSP, middleware, validation, and integration teams to ensure seamless feature delivery.
Participate in software design reviews, code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical mentoring of junior developers.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across application, framework, and vehicle integration layers.
Ensure compliance with automotive quality standards, cybersecurity requirements, and OEM development processes.
Support software releases, customer demonstrations, integration activities, and field issue investigations.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, development best practices, and technical innovation within the organization.

What You Need to Be Successful

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, Electronics, Embedded Systems, or a related engineering discipline.
8 -12 years of experience in Android application development, including significant experience in Android Automotive OS.
Strong proficiency in Java and Kotlin programming languages.
Deep understanding of Android Framework, Android Architecture Components, and application lifecycle management.
Hands-on experience with Android Automotive OS (AAOS), Car APIs, Vehicle HAL (VHAL), and Vehicle Property integrations.
Experience in developing HMI applications for IVI (In-Vehicle Infotainment) systems.
Expertise in MVVM, Clean Architecture, Dependency Injection (Dagger/Hilt), and modern software design patterns.
Strong knowledge of Jetpack Compose and traditional Android UI development methodologies.
Experience with Android build systems including Gradle, Android Studio, Gerrit, and CI/CD pipelines.
Good understanding of Linux-based embedded systems and software debugging techniques.
Strong experience with performance optimization, memory analysis, profiling, and troubleshooting.
Familiarity with software development lifecycle processes, Agile methodologies, and automotive product development.
Knowledge of communication protocols such as CAN, Ethernet, SOME/IP, and vehicle diagnostics concepts.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Bonus Points if You Have

Master’s degree in computer science, Automotive Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
Experience working with leading automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers.
Hands-on experience with Android Automotive customization, System UI, Launcher, and Settings applications.
Knowledge of Google Automotive Services (GAS) integration and certification processes.
Experience with Qualcomm, NXP, Renesas, or similar automotive SoC platforms.
Familiarity with Automotive SPICE (ASPICE), Functional Safety (ISO 26262), and Cybersecurity (ISO 21434).
Experience with vehicle diagnostics, OTA updates, and connected vehicle services.
Exposure to cloud-connected automotive ecosystems and telematics solutions.
Contributions to Android Open Source Project (AOSP) or open-source software communities.
Experience leading technical teams, mentoring developers, and driving architectural initiatives.

What Makes You Eligible

Ability to work from HARMAN development centers or customer locations as required.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for customer engagements, workshops, and project milestones.
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
Ability to collaborate effectively with globally distributed engineering teams across multiple time zones.
Flexibility to support critical program activities and customer deliverables outside regular business hours when necessary.
Eligibility to work in the country of employment and comply with customer-specific security and access requirements.
Ability to participate in onsite integration, testing, and vehicle validation activities when required

About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology

Ever since the 1920s, we’ve been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.

Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today’s most sought-after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world’s ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other.

If you’re ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today!

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You Belong Here

HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you – all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. HARMAN strives to hire the best qualified candidates and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse marketplaces and communities of our global colleagues and customers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. HARMAN attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications and job-related performance.(www.harman.com)

HARMAN is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at [email protected]. Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

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