Senior Android Automotive Engineer

About the role

Accenture Industry X is looking for a Senior Android Automotive Engineer in Cluj-Napoca to design, develop and optimize in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) features on Android Automotive OS (AAOS). The engineer works closely with platform teams, system engineers and UX specialists to deliver robust, scalable, production-ready solutions for connected vehicles.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and customize Android Automotive OS features and services, focusing on domains such as Wireless/BT, DGI, Camera or Display.
• Work with architects, hardware engineers and UX teams to ensure smooth integration across system layers.
• Debug, profile and resolve system-level issues at the Framework, HAL and service layers using tools such as Logcat, Systrace, Perfetto and DLT Viewer.
• Contribute to custom Android system services, applications and IVI-specific features, meeting performance, stability, maintainability and security requirements.
• Stay up to date with AOSP/AAOS evolution and support platform upgrades and migrations.
• Participate in Agile workflows (Scrum or SAFe), including sprint planning, estimations and technical discussions.

Required profile

• 6+ years of Android development experience, including 3+ years with Android Automotive OS.
• Strong Android Platform background with Kotlin, Java and C/C++.
• Practical experience in at least one automotive domain (Wireless/BT, DGI, Camera, Display, Audio, Video, Connectivity, Car Services, Multi-User/Display).
• Hands-on experience with Vehicle HAL, IVI features and custom system service development.
• Knowledge of vehicle networks (SOME/IP, MOST, CAN, LIN) and automotive boot flows.
• Working knowledge of SELinux policies and security contexts in Android.
• Agile experience (Scrum, SAFe) and strong communication and collaboration skills.

Required skills

• Android internals: Framework, System Services, HAL, Binder, AIDL/HIDL.
• System troubleshooting and performance profiling with Logcat, Systrace, Perfetto, DLT Viewer and protocol analyzers.
• Android build systems (Soong, Bazel, Gradle) and version control (Git, Gerrit).
• Nice to have: CTS/CDD compliance, power management, Car UI Library and GAS integration, open-source contributions, ISO 26262 or UN R155/R156, OTA updates, CI/CD tools, ASPICE, QNX/AGL, Rust.

What we offer

• Health insurance coverage and inclusive work arrangements.
• Diverse learning and development paths and performance-based rewards.
• Resources for mental health and physical wellness, plus additional financial support and flexible benefits.