Principal Android Architect with AI Expertise

HP Inc. is on the cutting edge of personal computing, printing, and emerging 3D technologies.  Innovative and adaptive, we’ve led the industry for decades from instruments and calculators to workstations on the ISS, all manner of printers, to pioneering the new frontier of 3D manufacturing and edge computing.

We are seeking an outstanding person for the role of Principal Android Architect with expertise in AI in the Displays Solutions Organization. This person will be principally responsible for building out an AI enabled product ecosystems based upon an Android framework and creating a multi-year strategy that will deliver differentiated experiences. As a Principal Android Architect you will need to be a strong technical leader who can provide the vision and strategy of multiple complex solutions deployed across a portfolio of products in partnership with the Product Management team.

ResponsibilitiesDefine AI enabled Android based platforms, technologies, tools, and integration methodologies in partnership with 3rd party suppliers and key developmental partners in both ODM and JDM modelsWorking experience with the Android Architecture framework including API layer, Android Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL) and Linux KernelDesign and implement AI-enabled features and capabilities into an Android based platform.Understand the business needs and product requirements; translate those needs into architectural designs and software specifications.Build out architectures that are both flexible in design delivery and resilient to changes.Create, prioritize, communicate, manage and execute roadmaps, project plans and commitments.Define Android development platforms, technologies, tools, and integration methodologies that supports both an Agile-based software development model and a hardware enabling Waterfall-model.Serve as the senior technical lead for platform development teams, supporting the technical deliverables from requirements phase through product launch and sustaining.Collaborate with cross-functional partners including Product Management and Technical Program Management to drive product direction.Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency.Manage relationships with outsourced service partners and suppliers including setting expectations regarding deliverables, product quality, schedules, and costs; ensures that team members are effectively communicating and collaborating with outsourced resources.Understanding how to develop complex, scalable, and maintainable Android applications.Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.Knowledge and skillsProven software development experience on Android with the enablement of AI modelsIn-depth working knowledge of the Android Framework, AOSP platform architecture, and related build systemsProficiency in AI technologies and their integration into Android based platformsExperience with Android development from BSP enablement to AOSP customizationKnowledgeable of all xTS requirements with first hand experience in customization limitationsExperience with third-party libraries and APIsUnderstanding of Agile principles and experienced working in tools like ADO or JIRAAdhere to industry standard platform design principles, application frameworks and development processes

Qualified applicants will need

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or similar level of applied knowledge gained through industry experience.10+ years of leadership experience with technologies including device architecture, system architecture, software platforms, large scale deployment and related solutions that are leveraged across a large organization.10+ years solving complex problems in software/firmware on devices.10+ years of Android experience in both hardware and softwareExperience in integrating AI solutions into Android productsGreat communication skills to establish a vision, align executive leaders, convey complex concepts to teams with differing backgrounds, build trust and create engaging partnerships.

Knowledge & Skills
• Agile Methodology
• Amazon Web Services
• Application Programming Interface (API)
• Automation
• C++ (Programming Language)
• Computer Science
• Debugging
• Docker (Software)
• Full Stack Development
• Java (Programming Language)
• JavaScript (Programming Language)
• Kubernetes
• Linux
• Microservices
• Microsoft Azure
• Python (Programming Language)
• Scalability
• Software Development
• Software Engineering
• SQL (Programming Language)

Cross-Org Skills
• Effective Communication
• Results Orientation
• Learning Agility
• Digital Fluency
• Customer Centricity

Impact & Scope
• Impacts large functions and leads large, cross-division functional teams or projects.

Complexity
• Provides highly innovative solutions to complex problems within established policy.

Disclaimer
• This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.