Senior Android Software Engineer, Porsche Digital
1-5 days a week in office
Automotive digital innovation studio
Job no longer available
Automotive digital innovation studio
201-500 employees
Job no longer available
1-5 days a week in office
201-500 employees
Company mission
To discover and scale new digital business models, as well as to optimize existing products.
Role
Who you are
- Several years of professional experience in software development (mobile or automotive)
- Proficiency and hands-on experience in Android technologies (Kotlin, Jetpack, Compose, Coroutines, Dagger, Gradle etc.)
- Solid understanding of Android SDK, App architecture and general software design
- Experience with unit, integration and UI testing (Android testing frameworks)
- Hands-on knowledge of building pipelines, CI/CD, and software lifecycle
- Advocate clean code and architecture
- Experience in automotive is a plus, but not required
- Experience in Android platform development is a plus, but not required
- Experience in C++/Qt/QML development is a plus, but not required
- Hands-on experience with Scrum / Agile work environment
- Self-driven and motivated to get things done
- You think about “why we are doing this”
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Fluent in English
- Fluent in German is a plus
What the job involves
- We are looking for an Android Software Engineer for our team which builds the next generation of Porsche’s in-vehicle infotainment system from the ground up, providing our customer’s an elevated driver experience
- You will be part of a cross-functional product team and will be based in Ludwigsburg or Berlin, Germany
- In your role you will contribute to the product success by developing state-of-the art Android-based automotive products
- Furthermore, you will be involved in all aspects of the product development process for new Porsche infotainment services and driving experiences including initiating new product ideas, creating and evaluating concepts, building technical proof of concepts and delivering products to our customers
- The Android-Product Team is part of our Portfolio Vehicle
- Within this Portfolio we work in cross-functional product teams across the globe, to develop premium customized Porsche services which are integrated seamlessly into existing digital life of our customers. Global collaboration and synergies based on lean and data-driven processes are key to our success
- If you want to actively shape our products and are always curious to try out new paths, then Porsche Digital is the right place for you
- As an Infotainment Software Engineer, you’ll be a vital part of our agile team, shaping the future of Porsche’s infotainment UI
- Design and implement Android Automotive apps in Kotlin, covering both UI and business logic and ensure seamless performance across various in-car displays
- User Interface Excellence: Craft interactive and responsive user interfaces using Jetpack Compose and connect these interfaces to vehicle APIs for a seamless user experience
- Lead and define technical strategies for the team, including architectural decisions, testing approaches, and tooling
- Coach and mentor fellow software developers, fostering a collaborative environment
- Contribute your code, software design, and innovative ideas to enhance the Porsche Infotainment software stack
- Quality Assurance: Write tests, perform code reviews, and ensure high-quality code in a continuous integration (CI) environment
- Collaborate closely with product owners, designers, architects, and other stakeholders
- Translate requirements into effective technical solutions within the product backlog
- Tech Trends and Innovation: Stay informed about new technologies & infotainment trends, and keep your finger on the pulse of solutions that can elevate our software stack
- Test your implemented features rigorously—on your computer, a test bench, and in actual vehicles
Our take
The automobile industry has long since been dominated by vehicles powered by petrol or diesel with no bells and whistles, but as technological innovation changes the rest of the world, the automobile industry has been similarly affected. Electric cars are becoming commonplace, charging points are becoming increasingly common and the way we purchase and interact with our cars is becoming digital, and it is important for car producers to recognise this and future-proof their brand.
Porsche Digital provides a digital innovation studio for Porsche automobiles, working to future-proof the brand with technology for environmental sustainability, sales optimisation, electric vehicle charging, and VR experiences. In addition to innovating on Porsche cars, the studio also provides advanced industry solutions for IoT, blockchain, AI, and quantum computing, inviting brands outside of Porsche to future-proof their brand.
Whilst digital innovation studios are nothing new, the automobile industry is developing rapidly and older sports car brands are being replaced with newer brands, so Porsche Digital has been smart to find its niche in Porsche vehicle innovation. Through its studio, the company aims to future-proof the Porsche brand for the future of automobiles, whilst ensuring that customer experiences become more interactive and engaging than ever before.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
48% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Dog-friendly office
- Personal development budget
- Permanent employment contract
- 30 days vacation
- Attractive salary & bonus
- Christmas and vacation pay
- Pension benefits
- Subsidy for your BVG ticket
- Access to our corporate benefits
- Possibility of mobility leasing (e.g. Job Rad , VW Leasing)
- Referral bonuses for recruiting new talent
Company HQ
Ludwigsburg, Germany
Leadership
Stefan Zerweck
(CEO)Stefan initially joined Porsche Digital in 2019 as the COO before becoming CEo in 2024. Prior to this, they worked at Porsche AG as a Director of Digital Ecosystem. They also worked as a Managing Director at Mercedes-Benz.io and as a Senior Manager of Digital Experience at Daimler AG.
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