We are looking for a Staff Engineer – Android Automotive to join a team working on next-generation in-vehicle software solutions for a major OEM. This role requires a strong technical leader with deep expertise in Android Automotive OS, capable of driving architecture and development across both low-level vehicle integration and high-level user-facing applications. The position covers the full software stack, from VHAL and platform-level interfaces up to modern in-car UI development. Location: Turin Working model: Hybrid Employment type: Full-time or Contractor Responsibilities Define and drive the technical roadmap for Android Automotive software architecture Lead development across the full stack, from VHAL implementation and system-level integration to application and UI layers Develop and integrate custom vehicle properties using VHAL, HIDL/AIDL, and related Android platform components Design and implement in-car user-facing features using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose Ensure robust integration between Android framework components and vehicle ECUs, in close collaboration with hardware, firmware, and system teams Support system performance, stability, and maintainability across the AAOS stack Contribute to technical decisions related to architecture, scalability, and software quality Define and promote best practices for development, testing, debugging, and CI/CD in an automotive environment Mentor team members and support technical excellence across the project Qualifications Strong experience with AOSP and solid understanding of Android Automotive OS architecture Proven hands‑on experience with VHAL, HIDL/AIDL, and vehicle communication interfaces such as CAN or Ethernet Strong Kotlin skills and good proficiency in C++ for system‑level development Experience with Jetpack Compose and modern UI development principles Good knowledge of Android development and debugging tools such as Android Studio, Soong, Make, Bazel, adb, logcat, and dumpsys Solid understanding of embedded software integration in automotive environments Ability to work across platform, middleware, and application layers Nice to have Experience with navigation stack integration such as Mapbox, Google Maps, or similar solutions within AAOS Familiarity with voice assistant integration, including STT, NLU, or hands‑free interaction use cases Experience with boot time optimization and cold‑start performance improvements Previous experience in safety‑critical automotive software environments Next steps Press “Apply” We will review your application If qualified, you will be accepted into the network and can be considered for this and similar positions & projects #J-18808-Ljbffr