Hybrid Software Architect – Android Automotive

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• Job title: Software Architect – Android Automotive
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Android
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Hamburg, Germany

About the role

• Software Architect defining architecture for Android Automotive IVI systems delivering innovative in-vehicle experiences. Join Diconium's expert team driving digital transformation in automotive software.

Responsibilities

• You take ownership of the architecture strategy for Android Automotive OS (AAOS) applications and make sure it aligns with brand and platform requirements.
• You design and document end-to-end architecture for IVI systems based on Android Automotive, including the integration of vendor libraries and system apps.
• You specify and guide the development of AAOS infotainment applications, ensuring full compliance with Android Automotive guidelines.
• You work closely with functional domains to define ECU roles and compute platforms, guaranteeing smooth integration into the overall E/E architecture.
• You drive architecture decisions, lead standardization activities, and know the current standards, such as A-SPICE.
• You support build processes and coordinate integration with hardware platforms.
• You act as the technical interface to customers and external partners, ensuring the architecture meets all project and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• You hold a degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a comparable field with a strong software focus.
• You have several years of experience in automotive software development, ideally in infotainment or related domains.
• You bring proven experience in software architecture for Android-based systems and hands-on experience with Android Automotive OS (AAOS) in an OEM series production program.
• You know AAOS components inside out (such as VHAL, Car API, and Android Automotive app guidelines) and have experience designing and developing customer-facing applications.
• You are familiar with infotainment ECUs and know the current standards, for example A-SPICE.
• You have strong knowledge of requirements management and can translate functional needs into scalable architecture.
• A certification in Software Architecture (e.g., iSAQB or similar) is a plus.
• You speak fluent German and English – both are mandatory for this role.
• You have a hands-on mindset and are willing to prototype or code to validate architectural concepts.
• You enjoy working in cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

• Professional & Personal Growth: Develop yourself both professionally and personally through training programs, free language courses, competence centers and an active tech community.
• Flexible Work-Life Balance: Benefit from hybrid work, workation, flexible hours, parental support and sabbaticals.
• Embrace Diversity & Sustainability: Engage in our Sustainability Hub, diverse communities, Diversity Taskforce and after-work activities.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy public transport tickets, job bikes, health offers, supplementary insurances, a pension plan and various discounts.