Android Instrument Cluster Developer

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Job Description: Android Instrument Cluster Developer (5 Years Experience) Position Title: Android Instrument Cluster Developer Experience: 5?7 Years Location: Pune, India Office Location: Shivane, Pune Department: Automotive Embedded / IVI & Cluster Development Employment Type: Full-Time (100 % Work from office) Role Overview Seeking an experienced Android Instrument Cluster Developer with a strong background in Android Framework, Automotive UI/UX, CAN communication , and integration with vehicle subsystems. The candidate will work on next-generation digital clusters, hybrid cluster-IVI systems, and telematics-connected dashboards for global automotive OEM programs. Key Responsibilities 1. System & Application Development Develop and enhance Android -based digital instrument cluster applications (Java/Kotlin). Implement vehicle gauge logic (speedometer, tachometer, fuel, temperature, tell-tales). Work with Surface View, OpenGL/Skia for real-time 2D/3D rendering and animations. Integrate custom HMI using Android Views, Jetpack Compose, and OEM UI frameworks. 2. Middleware & Framework Integration Develop/modify Android HAL layers (Vehicle HAL, CAN HAL, Sensor HAL). Integrate VHAL with CAN/LIN/FlexRay data using Vehicle Property Service (VPS). Work with AOSP and customize Android Framework modules for cluster needs. 3. Connectivity & Data Interfaces Parse and process CAN DBC signals (speed, RPM, odometer, tell-tales, warnings). Implement UDS/OBD-II diagnostic data integration. Work with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, OTA, navigation, telematics data sources. 4. Performance Optimization Optimize boot time, frame rate (FPS), memory usage , and rendering latency. Ensure compliance with ASIL guidelines and automotive safety standards. 5. Collaboration & Documentation Collaborate with UI/UX, V&V, hardware, middleware, and BSP teams . Prepare design documents: SRS, HLD, LLD, test cases. Support integration testing on ECU hardware, bench setups, and vehicles . Required Skills Technical Skills 4?6 years Android Development (Java/Kotlin + Android Framework) Strong Android Open-Source Project (AOSP) experience Experience with Vehicle HAL, VHAL properties, Vehicle Property APIs Hands-on with CAN communication , DBC parsing, Automotive APIs Experience in instrument cluster / IVI / HUD projects Graphics/UI experience: OpenGL ES / Skia / SurfaceView / Jetpack Compose, Real-time rendering Experience with native layers (JNI) Experience in working with android auto and apple car play Do u have Understanding of Android build system, AIDL and HIDL Develop and debug applications using Java/Kotlin, C++, Do you have Strong knowledge on SELinux policy Tools & Platforms Android Studio, ADB, Git DBC tools (Vector CANalyzer/Canoe preferred) QNX / Linux / AOSP build environment Jira, Confluence, Jenkins CI/CD ALM, IBM doors Automotive Knowledge Automotive SPICE development process Basic ISO 26262 functional safety awareness Familiarity with clusters, tell-tales, ADAS indicators, and OEM specifications Preferred Qualifications Experience with Qualcomm SA61XX/SA6145/SA6155/SA8155/SA8295, NXP i.MX, Renesas R-Car, TI Jacinto platforms. Experience in real vehicle integration with OEMs Knowledge of navigation APIs, front, side and rear-view camera integration . Experience with Qt for MCUs / QML (optional but beneficial). Exposure to cloud/telematics data integration.