SME For Middleware Stack Integration (… at Capgemini · Bengaluru

Grade: D1

SME for Middleware Stack Integration ( Audio or Navigation (development of Navigation features))

Location: Bangalore

Skills:

• 15+ years of experience in Embedded Software Development and Automotive Infotainment (IVI) systems.
• Strong expertise in Android Automotive OS (AAOS) or Embedded Linux platforms.
• Deep understanding of middleware architecture, design, development, and integration for automotive software platforms.
• Extensive experience in Audio Stack Development and Integration:
• Android Audio Framework
• Audio HAL
• ALSA
• Audio DSP integration
• Audio Routing and Policy Management
• Media Playback and Streaming Frameworks
• Strong expertise in automotive audio features:
• Multi-zone Audio
• Hands-Free Calling (HFP)
• Bluetooth Audio
• Voice Assistant Integration
• Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
• Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC)
• Audio Tuning and Optimization
• Experience in Navigation and Location-Based Services (LBS):
• GPS/GNSS integration
• Navigation middleware frameworks
• Map rendering engines
• Route guidance systems
• Dead Reckoning
• Sensor Fusion
• Real-time Traffic Integration
• Strong knowledge of Android Framework, System Services, HAL, Binder IPC, HIDL/AIDL.
• Experience integrating navigation and location services with vehicle sensors and CAN signals.
• Knowledge of automotive communication protocols:
• CAN/CAN-FD
• LIN
• Automotive Ethernet
• SOME/IP
• Strong programming skills in C, C++, and Shell scripting.
• Hands-on experience with debugging tools such as ADB, Logcat, GDB, Wireshark, Perf, and Trace tools.
• Experience with Qualcomm, NXP, Renesas, TI, Samsung Exynos Auto, or similar automotive SoCs.
• Strong technical leadership, stakeholder management, and customer interaction skills.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the architecture, design, development, and integration of Audio and Navigation middleware stacks for Android and Linux-based Automotive Infotainment platforms.
• Define middleware architecture, software frameworks, reusable components, and integration strategies across multiple vehicle programs.
• Drive end-to-end design and development of automotive audio solutions including media playback, voice processing, Bluetooth audio, hands-free calling, multi-zone audio, and premium audio features.
• Architect and integrate Audio HAL, DSP interfaces, codec drivers, and audio processing pipelines.
• Lead integration of navigation features including GPS/GNSS positioning, map services, route guidance, location services, traffic services, and vehicle positioning systems.
• Collaborate with navigation solution providers, chipset vendors, OEMs, and Tier-1 suppliers to deliver scalable infotainment solutions.
• Design middleware interfaces between applications, Android framework services, HALs, Linux services, and hardware components.
• Drive integration of navigation systems with vehicle networks, sensors, dead reckoning modules, and connected vehicle services.
• Lead platform bring-up and feature enablement on new hardware platforms and infotainment programs.
• Analyze and resolve complex audio-related issues including latency, synchronization, audio routing, voice quality, DSP integration, and multimedia performance.
• Troubleshoot navigation issues related to GPS accuracy, map rendering, route calculation, positioning, and sensor fusion.
• Optimize system performance, memory utilization, power consumption, boot time, and overall software stability.
• Lead architecture reviews, design reviews, code reviews, and technical audits.
• Mentor engineering teams and provide technical guidance on middleware design, integration, and debugging best practices.
• Collaborate with vehicle networking teams to integrate CAN, Ethernet, SOME/IP, and location-related vehicle services.
• Drive root-cause analysis and resolution of critical customer issues and field-reported defects.
• Support customer discussions, technical roadmaps, effort estimation, solution proposals, and technology evaluations.
• Drive innovation in next-generation infotainment, voice-enabled systems, immersive audio experiences, and intelligent navigation solutions.
• Presales solutioning & Customer Engagement
• Work with Business Development, and account teams for presales solutioning and RFP/RFI responses.