Software Engineer II (Android Automotive / Embedded Systems)
Location: Ottawa, ON
Work Model: Hybrid (Onsite Monday-Thursday, Remote Friday)
Employment Type: 1-Year T4 Contract
Compensation: $62 – $64/hr CAD + Benefits
Overview
We are seeking a Software Engineer II with experience in Android Automotive, AOSP, embedded systems, and modern C++ development to support the development of next-generation vehicle software platforms.
This role will focus on building and enhancing Android Automotive infotainment systems, digital cockpit applications, and embedded vehicle software, while collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver high-quality automotive solutions.
This is an excellent opportunity for a software engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, working close to hardware, and owning software features throughout the full development lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, integrate, test, and maintain software for Android Automotive and embedded vehicle platforms
- Develop Android platform services, system applications, and framework components using C++, Java, and Kotlin
- Customize, integrate, and maintain functionality within the Android Open Source Project (AOSP)
- Develop and troubleshoot Automotive Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL) components and Stable AIDL interfaces
- Support infotainment, digital cockpit, and connected vehicle software initiatives
- Perform root cause analysis and resolve software stability, memory, concurrency, and performance issues
- Contribute to software architecture, system design, integration strategies, and platform enhancements
- Implement automated testing, code reviews, and software quality best practices
- Partner with architects, developers, testers, and product teams across multiple release cycles
- Support software deployment, production releases, and ongoing post-launch support
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- 4+ years of IT experience, including 3+ years of software development experience.
- Strong experience with C++17 or later.
- Solid understanding of:
- Memory management
- Object-oriented programming
- Multithreading and concurrency
- Thread synchronization
- Performance optimization and debugging
- Experience with Android Automotive OS, AOSP, or Android platform architecture.
- Experience developing or integrating software within AOSP.
- Experience with Automotive HAL development, integration, or troubleshooting.
- Experience working with Stable AIDL HALs and Android 11+ platform standards.
- Familiarity with Android build systems including Android.bp (Soong) and Android.mk.
- Experience developing software for embedded automotive, infotainment, digital cockpit, or vehicle systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- Java and Kotlin development experience
- Android framework, platform services, and application development experience
- Experience with:
- Binder IPC
- AIDL
- Android Services
- Android Framework Integrations
- Experience with Infotainment, Digital Cockpit, or Connected Vehicle systems
- Knowledge of:
- CAN
- ASPICE
- FMEA
- Experience with:
- QNX
- Automotive Grade Linux (AGL)
- Embedded Linux Platforms
- Experience using SonarQube, Klocwork, Valgrind, Mockito, MockK, or similar tools
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