Senior Software Engineer – Android

Cerence Inc.

Senior Software Engineer developing Android solutions for speech recognition in automotive technology. Collaborating with R&D and framework teams on innovative automotive projects.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeAachen • 🇩🇪 GermanySeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Android development, including proficiency in Java, Kotlin, and C/C++, with a strong understanding of Android architecture and AIDL. Capable of analyzing product requirements and implementing customer-specific solutions while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

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Android DevelopmentJava ProgrammingKotlin ProgrammingAIDL ProficiencyEnglish and German Communication

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Hard Skills

AndroidJavaKotlinC/C++AIDLAndroid ArchitecturePythonMemory MeasurementCPU MeasurementCloud-Based Components

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationWell OrganizedPositive AttitudeResults-OrientedAbility to Handle Peak Demands

Industry Keywords

Speech Dialog InterfaceAndroid FrameworkSystem ServicesAOSPLocalizationDefect Reproduction

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AndroidCloudJavaKotlinPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze product requirements and liaise with R&D and developers in order to define framework configuration and setup
Work together with framework team on requirements and optimal configuration for specific customer projects
Implement high level, customer specific speech dialog interface using Android infrastructure and AIDL description
Analyze and implement dependencies to other Android native interfaces to the customer specific Android Speech Assistant and to different speech-controlled applications including cloud-based components
Perform memory and CPU measurements on target platform
Work together with development and R&D for improving latency, memory and CPU consumption
Work together with project team on localization and reproduction of defects.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum years of work experience: 8
Strong experience with Android, Java, Kotlin, and C/C++
Detailed understanding of Android architecture and elements like AIDL, Binder, Lifecycle, System Services, Android Framework, AOSP
Programming with scripting language Python
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and German
Positive "can-do" attitude, well organized, focusing on achieving results cost-effectively
Ability and willingness to handle occasional peak demands
Willingness to travel for short trips.

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Comp & perks

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