Principal Android Audio Software Architect - Automotive Infotainment

We are seeking a Principal Android Audio Software Architect to lead the architecture, design, and implementation of next-generation infotainment audio platforms. This role will define the technical direction of Android audio across AOSP, Audio HAL, Linux kernel, DSP integration, and virtualization layers, enabling high‑quality, deterministic, and scalable audio solutions for automotive systems.
You will serve as a senior technical leader, collaborating with platform architects, silicon partners, and cross‑functional engineering teams to shape the long‑term vision of the infotainment audio stack.
Key Responsibilities

Architect and oversee the Android audio platform domain, defining strategies for:
Custom AOSP framework modifications
OEM‑specific SDK and platform extensions
Lead the design and architectural direction of:
Drive end‑to‑end audio quality improvements, working closely with:
Audio tuning teams
Test, validation, and automation stakeholders
Define and own the audio virtualization strategy within hypervisor‑based architectures, ensuring:
Deterministic behavior
Seamless integration between Android, QNX, and Automotive Linux
Architect and guide the integration of DSP audio pipelines, including:
Signal flow design
Tuning methodologies
Provide technical mentorship, design guidance, and code governance across development teams
Partner with domain architects and external technology partners to:
Define the long‑term vision and roadmap for the infotainment audio platform
Lead complex root cause analysis for critical system‑level issues related to audio, performance, and stability
Design system‑level solutions to:
Optimize boot‑up performance
Efficiently manage CPU, memory, and audio resources

Required Qualifications

Strong experience in Android audio architecture and AOSP framework development
Hands‑on expertise with:
Android Audio HAL (HIDL and/or AIDL)
Solid understanding of Linux kernel internals related to audio and performance
Experience working with automotive‑grade SoCs
Proven experience with virtualized systems and hypervisors, including cross‑OS communication
Strong background in DSP‑based audio processing and tuning workflows
Ability to lead system‑level architecture discussions and influence technical direction
Excellent problem‑solving skills with a track record of resolving complex system issues

Preferred Qualifications

Automotive infotainment experience (Android Automotive OS strongly preferred)
Familiarity with real‑time systems and deterministic audio requirements
Experience partnering with silicon vendors and Tier‑1 suppliers
Prior experience in a technical leadership or architect role mentoring engineers

What You’ll Bring

Deep technical leadership and architectural vision
A system‑level mindset spanning hardware, kernel, middleware, and application layers
Strong communication skills to align cross‑functional teams

Pay and Benefits
Pay Range Minimum: $ 104,000 per year
Pay Range Maximum: $ 140,000 per year
HCLTech is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to secure@hcltech.com for investigation.
A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance‑based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need‑based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year

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