Drivers of change — it’s your time to pave new ways.Intellias, a leading software engineering provider in the automotive industry, invites you to shape the future of mobility. Join our team and co-create innovative digital products for top-tier global automotive brands.Project OverviewWe are looking for a Lead Android Platform Developer to join an IVI project for a major automotive OEM.You will work on developing Connectivity components within the Android Platform — including HAL and service-layer development.ResponsibilitiesDevelop new features for Android Automotive applications, ensuring modularity, reusability, and testabilityEnhance existing functionalities, improving the quality of libraries and toolsEnsure feature implementation aligns with client expectationsParticipate in requirements analysis and architectural designPrepare detailed and component-level designsProvide time estimates and evaluate time/performance/quality trade-offsContribute to architectural planning and refactoringPerform code reviewsReport progress, outcomes, and potential blockersParticipate in technical interviewsCollaborate effectively with engineers and other stakeholders, sharing knowledge and insightsRequirementsStrong proficiency in Kotlin and Java, with a solid understanding of Android application architectureStrong knowledge of OOAD, design patterns, and API design principlesExcellent analytical, algorithmic, and optimization skills4–5 years of leadership experienceFamiliarity with Jetpack libraries, including Jetpack ComposeProficiency in multithreading and concurrency (Kotlin Coroutines / RxJava)Hands-on experience with Android Studio and GradleStrong understanding of Android Automotive platform architectureExpertise in HAL and Android ServicesStrong software architecture design skillsPractical experience with multithreading issues (race conditions, deadlocks, etc.)Experience with unit testing and debugging toolsStrong communication skills (verbal and written) across technical and non-technical teamsHigh critical thinking skills and ability to propose solutions aligned with business goalsSelf-motivated, well-organized, detail-oriented, strong team playerCreativity and high level of independenceExperience with all phases of the SDLCUnderstanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)Willingness to visit the office in MunichEnglish: Upper-Intermediate (B2)Nice to HaveStrong understanding of C++, memory management, STL containers, and algorithmsEagerness to learn new technologies independentlyExperience with bug-tracking tools (Bugzilla, Jira, etc.)Experience with Git (branching strategies, pull requests, tagging)Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub)Knowledge of build tools (CMake/Make)Experience with Python and Bash scriptingExperience creating technical documentationFamiliarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)Perks and Benefits:Flexible work scheduleFixed financial bonus issued upfront on a quarterly basis, covering the average market price of private medical care and sport card - B2B contractPresent on the occasion of birthday, wedding, child birthE-learning accounts for Coursera, O'Relly, UdemyCorporate language school