Senior Engineer

About MBRDI

Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI), headquartered in Bengaluru with a satellite office in Pune, is the largest R&D center for Mercedes-Benz Group AG outside of Germany. Its mission is to drive innovation and excellence in automotive engineering, digitalization, and sustainable mobility solutions, shaping the future of mobility.

Job Description

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Android Automotive Developer to design, develop, and maintain next-generation automotive applications and platforms. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in Android Automotive OS (AAOS) development, strong proficiency in Kotlin, expertise in MVVM and Clean Architecture, and experience with GitLab-based CI/CD workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Android Automotive applications and platform components.
• Develop scalable and maintainable solutions using Kotlin and modern Android development practices.
• Implement robust architectures using MVVM, Clean Architecture, and design patterns.
• Integrate automotive-specific services such as Vehicle HAL, system services, and OEM platform interfaces.
• Collaborate with System Architects, UX teams, QA, DevOps, and Product Owners.
• Create reusable modules, libraries, and components to support multiple vehicle programs.
• Optimize application performance, memory utilization, startup time, and stability.
• Write unit tests, integration tests, and contribute to automation frameworks.
• Manage source code, branching strategy, code reviews, and CI/CD pipelines using GitLab.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, technical discussions, and architectural reviews.

Mandatory Skills

• 4–8 years of experience in Android application or platform development.
• Strong hands-on experience in Kotlin.
• Experience in Android Automotive OS (AAOS) or automotive infotainment systems.
• Strong knowledge of MVVM architecture and Clean Architecture principles.
• Experience with GitLab, Git workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and merge request processes.
• Strong understanding of Android Framework, Android SDK, Jetpack Components, and Android lifecycle management.
• Experience with Coroutines, Flow, LiveData, ViewModel, and dependency injection using Hilt or Dagger.
• Good understanding of REST APIs and network communication.
• Experience in debugging, profiling, and performance optimization.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Android Framework customization.
• Knowledge of Vehicle HAL (VHAL), AOSP, and Android System Services.
• Experience with automotive UI/UX guidelines.
• Familiarity with CAN, Ethernet, vehicle diagnostics, or automotive communication stacks.
• Exposure to middleware integration and embedded systems.
• Experience working in SAFe or Agile development environments.
• Familiarity with Jenkins, Docker, SonarQube, and automated testing frameworks.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Information Technology, or a related field.

Desired Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ownership mindset with a focus on delivery and quality.
• Ability to mentor junior developers and contribute to technical leadership initiatives.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Mercedes-Benz, Android Automotive customization projects, or OEM/Tier-1 automotive development.
• Knowledge of Functional Safety, ASPICE, and Automotive Cybersecurity standards.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a purpose-driven organization shaping the future of mobility. Work on cutting-edge technologies and global projects in a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive environment, with access to world-class infrastructure and learning opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Statement

MBRDI welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, background, or ability.

Contact

Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India Private Limited
Brigade Tech Gardens, Katha No. 119560037, Bengaluru
MBRDI Recruitment: mbrdi_recruitment@mercedes-benz.com