Tech Lead Audio/Video Porting Application Job at Highbrow LLC in Auburn Hills

Job Title: Tech Lead Audio/Video Porting Application

Location: Auburn Hills, MI (5 days a week, onsite)

Duration: 12+ Months

Job Description:

• Porting audio and video streaming applications in Web and Android head units (e.g., Audible, Amazon Music, Spotify, Disney, and custom apps). This includes both in-vehicle and web-based implementations.
• Defining and building strong client- and server-side architecture.
• DRM 2.0/3.0 and related compliance.
• Client distribution and support across APKs and browser media plug-ins.
• Version management aligned with vehicle architectures.
• Understand automotive safety concerns.
• Optimization of vehicle-to-backend communication, network configuration, data handling, and caching.
• Optimization of head-unit performance, latency, and responsiveness.
• Deep expertise in client- or server-side media/streaming architectures (ideally both).

Good to Have:

• Exposure to HMI/UX integration, advanced DSP algorithms, or AI-enhanced media playback.
• Certifications in automotive standards (AUTOSAR, ISO 26262, ASPICE, etc.).
• Experience with OTA updates, automotive cybersecurity, or cloud-based A/V streaming.
• Prior work with international cross‑functional teams.

Job Responsibilities:

• Port audio and video streaming applications in Web and Android head units (e.g., Audible, Amazon Music, Spotify, Disney, and custom apps).
• Support both in-vehicle and web-based implementations depending on partnership scope.
• Act as technical lead and SME to define and implement strong client- and server-side architecture.
• Address DRM 2.0/3.0 requirements and related compliance.
• Manage partner streaming client distribution and support across APKs and browser media plug-ins.
• Handle working-level version management aligned with vehicle architectures.
• Ensure automotive safety concerns are addressed either by partners or internal teams.
• Optimize vehicle-to-backend communication, network configuration, data handling, and caching.
• Explore and implement integrations with existing subscription services.
• Monitor and improve head-unit performance, latency, and responsiveness.
• Provide hands‑on technical leadership with deep expertise in client- or server-side media/streaming architectures (ideally both).