Senior Android Automotive Developer

The unique aspect of our business is the mindset of our employees: curious, adventurous, and innovative. P3 consultants take on early responsibilities with clients in management consulting, diverse technology topics, and scalable IT solutions.

Make a project your project. Openness for new, innovative, and unconventional approaches; short decision paths; respectful cooperation; and fruitful synergies make us a diverse, unbeatable team and successful company - worldwide.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

At P3, we build advanced infotainment systems for some of the world's largest automotive OEMs. We specialize in Android Automotive OS (AAOS) and lead end-to-end development for complex, in-vehicle digital experiences. If you're passionate about shaping how millions of people interact with their cars — and you're ready to take technical ownership — this is the place to make an impact.

As a Senior Android Automotive Developer , you will:

• Architect, design, and build advanced applications and services for the AAOS platform using Kotlin/Java and solid Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles.
• Lead technical workstreams and guide teams of Android developers toward high‑quality, on‑time delivery.
• Apply strong architecture knowledge, design patterns, and clean code practices to build scalable and maintainable software.
• Design and extend features within Android Open Source Project (AOSP) and Android Automotive OS (AAOS), including system services, HAL integrations, SDK extensions, and custom platform components.
• Work hands-on with the Android build system, including Soong/Blueprint, build variants, custom build targets, and system image construction.
• Collaborate closely with UX, system engineering, hardware integration, and global development teams to define, design, and implement complex features.
• Take ownership of deep system-level debugging, performance tuning, and solving complex integration challenges.
• Ensure code robustness and reliability through structured unit testing, UI testing, and integration testing.
• Drive continuous improvement by evaluating new tools, frameworks, and development methodologies.
• Use Git confidently for version control, branching strategies, and code reviews.
• Mentor junior developers, provide architectural guidance, and enforce development best practices in the AAOS domain.
• Work autonomously with minimal supervision, proactively identifying risks, proposing solutions, and ensuring alignment with customer expectations.
• Represent P3 in technical discussions with customers, translating complex engineering topics into clear recommendations.
• Contribute to an Agile environment through participation in Scrum ceremonies, backlog refinement, and incremental delivery.

WHO YOU ARE

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience delivering production-grade Android software, ideally including AAOS or automotive projects.
• Strong proficiency in Kotlin and Java, with a deep understanding of OOP, architectural patterns, and design patterns (e.g., MVVM, MVP, repository pattern).
• Professional experience with Android Automotive OS (AAOS) and/or AOSP, including platform extensions and system-level development.
• Strong grasp of Android application architecture and full-stack development across apps, middleware, and system services.
• Hands-on experience with the Android build system, including Soong, build optimization, custom images, and platform bring-up.
• Solid problem‑solving ability, structured analytical thinking, and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Proficient with Git, including branching strategies, pull requests, and code review processes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and elevate development teams; experience onboarding junior engineers is a plus.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe) and CI/CD tools (GitLab, Jenkins, etc.).
• Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken).
• Ability to work independently and drive topics forward with minimal supervision.
• You are willing to travel.
• You are authorized to work in the US.

GOOD TO KNOW

• We offer a competitive salary with bonus potential.
• You get up to 20 days PTO and 10 paid company holidays.
• We offer mentorship and onboarding programs and a flat hierarchy.
• You can get healthcare, life insurance, dental & vision, 401(k) matching.
• We offer national and international travel opportunities.
• You have career opportunities in a fast-growing company and work in small, efficient project teams.