Role overview
Job description
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Software Development & Architecture: Design, implement, and support new feature development using Java and Kotlin, utilizing proof-of-concepts and prototypes to validate technical directions.
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AOSP Leadership: Lead the implementation of system-level components, including headless services, APIs, AIDLs, HAL, and HIDL.
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Technical Mentorship: Lead a small team of junior developers, providing guidance, conducting design reviews, and performing constructive code reviews.
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Quality & Testing: Establish rigorous testing standards by writing comprehensive unit tests and utilizing frameworks like gtest, gmock, Robolectric, and Mockito.
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System Troubleshooting: Investigate, debug, and resolve complex bugs, race conditions, and bottlenecks using advanced tools like gdb and static analysis.
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Agile Collaboration: Work within an integrated team of developers and test engineers to investigate design options and deliver features that meet precise customer requirements.
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Innovation: Explore AI tools for software development and implement MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers and tools to improve engineering efficiency.
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10+ years of professional software development experience in Java and/or Kotlin.
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4+ years of dedicated Android application and system development.
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3+ years in a technical leadership or team lead capacity.
- Experience in the automotive industry is mandatory
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Direct experience with the AOSP level (Services, HAL, HIDL, AIDL).
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Experience with Multimedia and/or USB stacks on Android.
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Expert-level Java and Kotlin.
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Android Tools: Strong command of ADB, xTS (diagnosing issues reported by xTS), and streaming technologies (Bluetooth/USB).
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CS Fundamentals: Strong grasp of object-oriented design, data structures, and algorithms.
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Testing Frameworks: Proficiency with gtest, gmock, Robolectric, and Mockito.
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Master’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field.
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Knowledge of Machine Learning and experience using AI tools in the development process.
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Experience implementing MCP servers and tools.
About this listing
- Source: Syntronic's official careers site (via Lever) · last confirmed on the source 27 Oct 2026
- Posted 23 Apr 2026
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What they are looking for
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Qualification
What will make us REALLY love you Master’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field
Department · Software
Hiring company
Syntronic
We are a leading engineering design house with more than 35 years of experience of working with R&D, NPI, production & aftermarket services.
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