Android Middleware Architect (Automotive)

Job Role: Android Middleware Architect (Automotive)

Experience: 7+ Years

Job Location: Pune

TekPillar is hiring a highly experienced Android Middleware Architect to lead the design and development of core automotive platform infrastructure across Android, Linux, and QNX environments. This role involves defining architecture, leading development teams, and building scalable, high-performance middleware and system components for next-generation vehicle (e-cockpit) platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and drive the architecture and technical roadmap for middleware and platform components.
• Lead development across Android, Linux, and QNX-based systems.
• Design and implement high-performance C++ based middleware solutions.
• Own development of core infrastructure components:
• Data Persistency & Storage
• Calibration / Configuration Management
• Vehicle Data Processing Frameworks
• Lifecycle Management (OTA updates)
• Logging & Trace Systems
• Lead HAL development and integration with vehicle hardware systems.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and code reviews to engineering teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Backend, Security, Product, UI) for system integration.
• Ensure scalability, performance, and reliability of platform components.

Required Skills

• 7–12+ years of experience in Automotive Embedded / Middleware Development.
• Strong programming expertise in C++ (mandatory).
• Deep understanding of Android platform, HAL, and middleware architecture.
• Strong experience in Linux systems and QNX RTOS.
• Hands-on experience in system design, architecture, and multi-OS integration.
• Experience in HAL development and hardware-software interfacing.
• Strong knowledge of multithreading, IPC, and system performance optimization.
• Experience in debugging complex system-level issues.
• Proven experience in technical leadership / team handling.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in Automotive Infotainment / e-Cockpit platforms.
• Knowledge of OTA updates, vehicle data systems, and diagnostics frameworks.
• Familiarity with AUTOSAR or automotive software standards.
• Strong understanding of security and system-level architecture.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.