ANDROID AUDIO SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Android Audio Software Engineer – IVI (AAOS)Location: Palo Alto, CARate: OpenType: Contract – 6 MonthsExtension/Conversion: Strong possibilityAbout the RoleWe are looking for an Android Audio Software Engineer to develop and optimize the audio subsystem for an In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) platform built on Android Automotive OS (AAOS).Must-Have Requirements5+ years of hands-on audio software development experienceStrong experience with Android Audio Framework: AudioFlinger, AudioPolicyManager, AudioFlinger MixerExperience with Audio HAL development/integration (HAL v5/v7 or AIDL-based HAL)AAOS audio experience: Car Audio Manager, car_audio_configuration.xml, multi-zone audio, audio focus, and duckingProficiency in C/C++ and Java/KotlinStrong understanding of ALSA/tinyALSA, audio routing, and mixer controls (tinymix/tinyplay)Experience with AOSP source tree and Soong/Make build systemsHands-on debugging with adb, logcat, systrace/PerfettoExperience integrating Bluetooth audio profiles (A2DP/HFP)Strong understanding of Linux kernel audio drivers (ASoC) and user-space Audio HAL interactionBachelor's degree in CS, EE, or related field, or equivalent practical experienceNice to HaveExperience with automotive SoCs: Qualcomm SA8155/SA8195, NXP, or TI JacintoExposure to CTS/VTS audio test suitesContract DetailsDuration: 6 monthsStrong possibility of extension or full-time conversionOnsite/Hybrid expectations to be confirmed in Palo Alto, CA