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Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer (Android Automotive) Location: Ottawa, ON (Hybrid - 4 days/week onsite) Employment Type: Contract Pay Range: $37 - $39 per hour Summary We are seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to support the development of next-generation digital cockpit and infotainment experiences. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge automotive software, creating innovative vehicle interfaces and connected experiences using Android Automotive technologies. As part of a collaborative engineering team, you will develop high-quality software solutions that power graphical user interfaces, middleware, and platform services for advanced in-vehicle systems. Responsibilities Develop new features and functionality for digital cockpit and infotainment platforms. Design, implement, test, and support software solutions throughout the full product lifecycle. Create robust Android Automotive services, applications, and platform components. Develop software using Java, Kotlin, and C++ within Android Automotive and AOSP environments. Collaborate with software engineers, test engineers, designers, product managers, and technical leads. Contribute to architecture discussions and advocate for best practices in software design and development. Perform unit testing, code reviews, static analysis, and performance optimization. Support post-release activities including troubleshooting, stability improvements, and crash analysis. Deliver high-quality code for complex application ecosystems involving multi-threading, networking, databases, and multi-screen experiences. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. 5+ years of software development experience. 3+ years of experience with C++ (C++17 or newer). 3+ years of experience with Java and/or Kotlin. At least 1 year of experience developing Android applications. At least 1 year of experience working within the Android Open Source Project (AOSP). Technical Skills Strong understanding of: Memory management Polymorphism Thread management and synchronization Lambda expressions Experience developing customized Android services, including: Bound Services Foreground Services AIDL Local Binders Messengers WorkManager Experience with AOSP build systems, including: Android.bp Soong Android.mk Proven ownership of features or components through complete release lifecycles from design through production support. Experience with software architecture, design patterns, unit testing, and mocking frameworks such as Mockito or MockK. Familiarity with code quality and analysis tools such as SonarQube, Klocwork, Valgrind, or similar platforms. Experience working in Agile environments. Preferred Qualifications Automotive software development experience. Knowledge of CAN, ASPICE, FMEA, or related automotive standards and processes. Experience developing Hardware Abstraction Layers (HALs), especially for automotive systems. Experience with Stable AIDL HALs and Android 11 standards. Hands-on experience using Android profiling and debugging tools to investigate memory corruption and race conditions. Experience with QNX or Automotive Grade Linux (AGL). Master's degree in a related field.

Develop and implement new features for digital cockpit and infotainment platforms using Android Automotive technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, test, and support software solutions throughout the full product lifecycle.

Requires a Bachelor's degree and over 5 years of software development experience, including 3+ years of C++, Java, or Kotlin. Must have at least one year of experience with Android applications and the Android Open Source Project (AOSP).

• AgilePreferred
• KotlinPreferred
• JavaPreferred
• C++Preferred

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• C++
• Java
• Kotlin
• Android Automotive
• AOSP
• Android Services
• AIDL
• Software Architecture
• Unit Testing
• Agile
• Memory Management
• Multi-threading
• HAL
• QNX
• Automotive Grade Linux
• SonarQube

• Software
• Engineering
• Technology
• Transportation

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Sep 3, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Office presence

4 days per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level

Application method

Direct apply is available