ANDROID PIONEER

We’re looking for bright Android Pioneers to join our team   At Critical TechWorks we're not just developing apps—we're engineering the very core of BMW's in-car experience.
As an Android Pioneer, you'll delve deep into the Android operating system, customizing and optimizing it to harmonize with BMW’s state-of-the-art hardware.
If you thrive on pushing the boundaries of what's possible within automotive tech, this is your call to action! Bespoke System Customization.
Tailor the Android OS to create a bespoke experience for BMW vehicles, from the kernel up to the user-facing elements.
Cross-Layer Optimization.
Work across software layers to enhance system performance, collaborating with hardware teams to ensure compatibility and efficiency.
Innovative Android Development.
Leverage your expertise in Kotlin and Android SDK to develop cutting-edge applications for user-facing and back-end products, electrification, and vehicle connectivity.
UI Design and Implementation.
Craft user interfaces for Android applications, applying best practices in design principles and patterns for an optimal user experience.
Performance Optimization.
Continuously analyze and enhance the performance and resource utilization of applications, ensuring efficiency and reliability across the full stack.
Collaborative Problem-Solving.
Work closely with cross-functional Scrum teams, sharing ideas and solutions to overcome technical challenges and drive project success.
Integration and Testing.
Ensure your code integrates smoothly with existing systems and passes rigorous testing protocols, maintaining the high-quality standards Critical TechWorks is known for.
This is a Rockstar Developer role, our take on the classic Software Developer.
Standing as the brick-and-mortar of Critical TechWorks, it plays a crucial role in designing, developing, building, testing, deploying, and maintaining our product.
You can find out more - and check other Development vacancies - at this link.
Whatever you’re working on, here’s the lowdown on the technical skills you’re likely to have.
3+ years' worth of experience as an android developer.
Experience with Kotlin.
Proven professional software development experience with the Android SDK, Eclipse or Android Studio.
Embedded Android Expertise.
understanding of the Android operating system's architecture.
C++ and Beyond.
Background in C++ and familiarity with other low-level programming languages, essential for system-level development.
Experience in Android development patterns.
Java OOP, JSON/Rest APIs, and multi-threading tasks.
Experience in developing Android UI applications using design principles, patterns, and best practices.
Experience analyzing and improving app performance and resource utilization across the full stack.
CTW's Daily Toolkit Apart from great technical skills, our environment is fast-paced and 100% agile, and prioritizes autonomy, teamwork, interaction and resilience.
This means our Android Pioneers must also possess the following.
Embrace agile and its implementation frameworks namely Scrum, to make the most out of all its events and work to keep evolving as a high-performing team.
Be available to be a cross-functional team member by using and developing new skills and enabling a fully responsible team able to cover the whole product lifecycle.
Use standard software engineering practices and tools like version control, IDEs, data dashboards, to manage and keep a systematic and organized development process.
Use state-of-the-art DevOps quality practices and tools such as Continuous Integration /Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to build, analyse, perform automated testing and deployment processes, to ensure a streamlined and reliable development workflow.
Run and operate developed software inside and outside working hours if needed, to provide high quality software services (extra compensation will be applicable).
Be available to travel abroad for short periods, as required to support all the phases of the product development cycle when needed.
Have excellent English oral and written skills.
German communication skills will be a plus.
Who we are Critical TechWorks seeks a distinct and treasured corporate culture, that is very much our own.
This means.
Growth and Innovation.
Be a key player in shaping the future of mobility through innovative ideas.
Engineering Excellence.
Immerse yourself in an environment valuing engineering process, where we create, innovate, lead, and make a tangible impact.
Autonomy and Collaboration.
Thrive in a culture that blends autonomy with teamwork, contributing to groundbreaking developments.
Continuous Learning.
Embrace constant skill enhancement in a dynamic workplace, where your contributions impact cutting-edge technology projects.
Join Critical TechWorks on our journey of innovation, excellence, and redefining the future of motion, one product at a time.
Notice.
Apply to only one job; our Talent Team will analyze your profile and consider you for all relevant positions.
At Critical Techworks we are creating an inclusive culture that values our people’s different viewpoints and experiences, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, ethnicity, religion, or disability.