MB.OS Android Engineer

About MBRDI:

Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI), headquartered in Bengaluru with a satellite office in Pune, is the largest R&D center for Mercedes-Benz Group AG outside of Germany. Our mission is to drive innovation and excellence in automotive engineering, digitalization, and sustainable mobility solutions, shaping the future of mobility.

Job Title:

Software Development Engineer:

Experience Band: 4 to 7 years

Position Overview: We are looking for an Android & GenAI Engineer to develop user-focused Android applications and contribute to intelligent application experiences. The role requires practical Android development skills, an understanding of end-to-end application flows, and hands-on exposure to Generative AI. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional and global teams and contribute across development, testing, documentation, and delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Android applications for Automotive Infotainment system using Kotlin.

• Build clean, responsive, reliable, and user-friendly application features.

• Integrate APIs and Generative AI capabilities into Android application experiences.

• Contribute to AI-based and AI-agent use cases where relevant.

• Understand application architecture, interfaces, data flow, and end-to-end behavior.

• Take ownership of features from design and development through testing and release support.

• Collaborate with product, UX, quality, architecture, and other engineering teams.

• Create clear technical documentation and presentation material for stakeholder discussions.

Mandatory Skills:

• Hands-on experience in Android application development.

Any Object oriented language like Java and having Exposure or willingness to learn Kotlin/Android is also welcome.

• Good knowledge of Kotlin and Android development fundamentals.

• Understanding of Android application architecture, lifecycle, UI development, API integration, testing, and debugging.

• Around 1-2 years of hands-on experience with Generative AI technologies or AI-enabled application features.

• Good understanding of enterprise architecture and end-to-end application flows.

• Good written and verbal communication skills, with a collaborative and team-oriented mindset.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Jetpack Compose and modern Android development practices.

• Experience integrating REST APIs and working with asynchronous programming.

• Experience or interest in AI agents and agent-based application workflows.

• Knowledge of prompt engineering, responsible AI, and evaluation of AI-generated outputs.

• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD, unit testing, and application quality practices.

Education:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Information Technology, or related field.

Desired Competencies:

• Ownership and accountability.

• Ability to communicate technical topics clearly.

• Collaboration across multicultural and global teams.

• Continuous learning mindset, particularly in Android and Generative AI.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in automotive, infotainment, connected systems, or digital mobility products.
• Experience contributing to proof-of-concepts or innovation initiatives.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a purpose-driven organization that’s shaping the future of mobility. Work on cutting-edge technologies and global projects. Thrive in a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive environment. Access world-class infrastructure and learning opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

At MBRDI, we are committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, background, or ability.