Senior Android Developer - Automotive (Remote)

About Rightware

Rightware is a global leader in automotive user interface (UI) and human-machine interface (HMI) software. Founded in Helsinki, Finland, and now a subsidiary of ThunderSoft, Rightware’s Kanzi platform powers digital cockpits for over 50 automotive brands worldwide. Our team comprises experts in graphics, UI development, and more, continuously growing and setting new standards in the automotive HMI industry. With offices across Europe, Asia, and North America, we are passionate about innovation, excellence, and building a diverse, collaborative, and sustainable work culture.

The Team & Role

At Rightware, we create Kanzi - the industry-leading HMI toolchain powering next-generation digital cockpits. Join our Kanzi Engine Integration & Android Platform Support team to help bring the power of Kanzi to Android-based platforms, including Android Automotive (AAOS). As a Software Engineer focused on Android, you’ll work at the core of Android integration, connecting our native C++ engine with the Android ecosystem to enable developers and designers to deliver high-performance, modern user interfaces in real vehicles.

What You’ll Work On

• Develop and maintain Android integration layers for Kanzi products.
• Build and improve toolchains, reference applications, and example platforms.
• Enable seamless interoperability between Java/Kotlin and C++ using JNI/SWIG.
• Contribute to Android framework-level integration, including Activity, SurfaceFlinger, and View system connections.
• Work with AOSP and Android Automotive, including platform customization and analysis.
• Collaborate with engine and tooling teams to ensure a smooth Android experience.
  
  
  

You're Great At

• Working within Android ecosystem and modern Android development.
• Writing clean, maintainable and well-architected code.
• Performance profiling, debugging, and solving tricky integration issues.
• Working closely with others in a small, skilled team.
  
  
  

You Have Experience With

• Android SDK/framework/library or application development.
• Language interoperability (Java C++ via JNI, SWIG).
• Android internals like Activity lifecycle, SurfaceFlinger, and View system.
• Java, Kotlin, C++, and/or Rust.
• Android build systems: Gradle, CMake, Soong, and multi-project Gradle builds.
• Build automation and CI pipelines.
• AOSP customization and Android Automotive (AAOS).
• Benchmarking, screenshot testing, and performance profiling.
  
  
  

Why This Role Matters

Your work will enable Kanzi to run seamlessly on Android platforms across the automotive industry. You’ll be at the intersection of real-time rendering, platform development, and vehicle UI innovation - helping automakers ship modern, performant user interfaces.

Ready to shape the future of automotive HMI on Android? Apply today and join our innovative team!