Infotainment System Architect

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Identify architectural constraints for the architectural level (project, domain, application) based on technical and organizational requirements and decompose them to architectural levels below
• Develop software architecture for the assigned architectural level fulfilling the architectural requirements
• Document and communicate architectural decisions based on at least more than one design alternative
• Get approval for architectural changes from the architect at a higher level
• Define, develop and verify all interfaces to related SW architectural elements are complete
• Describe, evaluate and verify dynamic behavior and interaction between the related SW architectural elements
• Analyze the customer requirement and map them to existing architecture or extend the architecture starting from the RFQ/RFI phase
• Analyze and address architectural relevant non-functional requirements
• Develop prototype and execute feasibility studies
• Market research (FOSS - free and open-source alternatives)
• Ensure traceability and consistency to system architecture and to software requirements
• Escalate if software implementation is not according to agreed architectural alternative
• Request all input which is necessary to fulfill the responsibilities

Key Performance Indicators:

• Designing the system to meet all KPI and Compute requirements.
• Accountability for design decisions in the product.
• Effective documentation of design information and communication.
• Perform design and code review to keep track of quality metrics.
• Ensuring compliance to organization process practices.

Critical experiences required to be ready for this job:

• 12 to 25 years of experience on embedded systems, with focus on Android Applications, Framework and Native development
• Strong Java, C/C++ programming skills.
• Understanding of Android Boot Sequence and various Framework module architecture.
• Must have worked on Android framework customization extensively (Window manager, Views, Audio, Video, Power Module, etc.)
• Experience on Android HIDL interfaces and HAL implementation and customizations
• Hands on troubleshooting issues on run-time environment.
• Strong communication and inter-personal skills.
• Proficient in Android System concepts.
• Should have experience on Android development and debugging robust systems
• Proficient in multi threaded programming and middleware solution development on Android environment. Strong in fundamentals of IPC and OS concepts.
• Creative problem-solver capable of creating and reproducing complex software defects
• Good experience in Android internals (Android AOSP P/Q expertise preferred)
• Android build, porting and customization experience
• System level debugging
• Knowledge of process models (e.g. Automotive SPICE)

More Good Reasons to Work for Visteon Focusing on the Future

Our company strategy focuses on leading the evolution of automotive digital cockpits and safety solutions. This strategy is driven by constant innovation, and you will support our efforts through your role. We are recognized across the industry for innovation. We have a strong book of business that is expected to drive future growth, along with a customer base that includes almost every automotive manufacturer in the world.

Company Culture

Working at Visteon is a journey in which our employees can develop their strengths and advance their careers while making a difference globally. Join us and help change the world and how we interact with our vehicles. Visteon is where the best technical talent creates the future. Learn more about our culture here.