Software Engineer, Android Framework

Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility

At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility.

We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design – where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience.

Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we’re providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you.

We are seeking an experienced Android Framework Software Engineer to join our team.

The ideal candidate will possess expertise in Android Framework development, a deep understanding of automotive infotainment systems, and a passion for creating user-friendly, high-performance Android Automative applications and services.

Key Responsibilities:

  •  Designing and developing core AOSP middleware systems using C and/or C++.
  •  Implement custom services, and device management features.
  •  Producing unit, functional, integration and interchangeability tests, including automated tests when possible.
  •  Porting and Integration of Android framework to new hardware platforms
  •  Customize Android framework to suit Infotainment form factors.
  •  Debug and resolve Android framework integration issues.
  •  Debug and resolve BSP issues.
  •  Optimize the performance of Android framework.
  •  Working experience in C, C++ or Core / Android Java programming, Android SDK, Android NDK

Technical Expertise:

  •  Deep domain understanding of Android Automotive development, and debugging tools.
  •  Working knowledge in IVI Systems such as connectivity (WiFI or Bluetooth or NFC), Multimedia (Audio or Video), Display, Voice Assistants (Alexa, Sound Hound), Camera, Navigation, Automotive HMI, Vehicle HAL etc.
  •  Deep understanding of Device Tree, Kernel/Framework interface, CTS failure analysis, system stability, peripheral modules, device drivers, etc.
  •  Deeper understanding of Linux Internals and Android Automotive Internals.
  •  Expert in OS concepts (multi-core processing, threads, processes, sockets, etc.), algorithms, data structures.
  •  Experience in modifying Android framework services such as Window Manager, Activity Manager, Package Manager, Connectivity Manager, HAL and so on.
  •  Hands on experience implementing HALs such as Audio HAL, Vehicle HAL, GNSS etc.
  •  Experience in customizing SystemUI, navigation bar and notifications.
  •  Experience with existing AOSP middleware service systems (IPC, Binder management, system policy, etc.).
  •  Experience with Android & GNU Makefiles, ADB, SQLite and shell scripts
  •  Good knowledge and understanding of Android internals (Android N to P)
  •  Work experience in QC chipset
  •  Experience in modification of Android framework code for customization

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 3-5+ years of experience in Android application and framework development.
• Strong proficiency in Java, C++
• Familiarity with Android Automotive OS or other infotainment platforms is a plus.
• Domain knowledge and experience of software development on the Android system and have worked with multiple area of Android SDK
• Knowledge of automotive communication protocols such as ARXML, TCP/IP and others.
• Experience with version control systems like Git.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Excellent communication skills.

Salary Range: The compensation range for this position is specific to the locations listed below and is the range Lucid reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; and other relevant business and organizational factors.

Additional Compensation and Benefits: Lucid offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs.  (Cash or equity incentive awards, if any, will depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and company performance.)

Base Pay Range (Annual)

$128,800—$177,100 USD

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