Android IOT Application Development Principal Engineer

Function

Digital & Information Technologies

Pay Band

E4 to M2

Role

As per Android IOT application development proncipal engineer, You will be responsible for leading the technical design and implementation of complex Android features, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and a high-quality user experience.

A purpose driven role for you

Lead the design and architecture of applications, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and adherence to best practices.

Lead the prototyping of new features and technologies to assess their feasibility and potential impact on the project.

Actively participate in coding and development activities, especially in critical or complex components of the Android application.

Provide guidance and mentorship to the App development team (android/iOS), helping them grow in their technical skills.

Collaborate with other engineering teams, product managers, designers, and stakeholders to ensure a cohesive and integrated development process.

Ensure the implementation of rigorous testing processes, including unit testing, integration testing, and continuous integration, to maintain high code quality.

Lead the resolution of complex technical issues, providing guidance to the team in problem-solving.

Assist in the prioritization of tasks and features, balancing technical debt with new development.

Implement and enforce security best practices within the Android App development process.

Identify areas for process improvement and implement changes to enhance overall efficiency and effectiveness.

Ability to profile and optimize app performance.

A Day in the life

As per Android IOT application development proncipal engineer, You will be responsible for leading the technical design and implementation of complex Android features, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and a high-quality user experience.

Academic Qualification & Experience

Academic Qualification
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field

Relevant Experience
10+ years of experience in Android application development

Technical Skills/Knowledge

10+ years of experience developing Android/iOS applications.
Proficient in either Java/Kotlin or Swift. In-depth knowledge of Mobile Application/SDK development.
3+ years of experience in handling mobile engineering team.
Experience in integrating applications with Internet of Things (IoT) devices over WiFi or Bluetooth.
Expertise in Bluetooth API for both Classic Bluetooth and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE).
Proficiency in using Wi-Fi APIs for network connectivity (iOS/Android).
Knowledge of BLE concepts, including GATT (Generic Attribute Profile), services, characteristics, and descriptors.
Understanding of security protocols related to Bluetooth and Wi-Fi communication.
Ability to configure and manage network settings programmatically, especially for WiFi connections.
Experience in implementing encryption and authentication for secure data transfer.
Expertise in managing concurrency and multithreading, especially for handling asynchronous tasks related to network communication.
Optimization of data transfer rates and latency for both WiFi and Bluetooth communication.
Adherence to best practices for secure communication over WiFi and Bluetooth.
Knowledge of how to communicate with custom hardware using Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
Advanced understanding of networking protocols, including TCP/IP, UDP, and HTTP.
Strong debugging skills for identifying and resolving issues in complex IoT systems.
Experience with socket programming for more granular control over communication.

Behavioural Skills

Talent Management: Has a passion for building great teams - proven ability to develop, motivate and champion talent beyond own organization
Innovate for Growth: Technology Evangelist. Always thinking about how to make improvements; able to implement changes that map to business strategy. Stays abreast of cutting edge technology trends
Lead & Adapt to Change: Thrives in a changing, dynamic environment and can drive operational efficiencies that map to changing needs
Should be a good team player.

What will it be like to work for Hero

As the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters for the last 22 years, Hero is where you will get to work with the brightest innovators, passionate about being the best in what they do. You will become a part of India’s proudest legacy, a brand that is celebrated by 110 million Indians and is now taking over the world with its manufacturing superpower. If you are someone who dreams big and goes after their dreams with absolute conviction, Hero is your place to be. At Hero, we are building a cutting-edge future of mobility, pushing frontiers of innovation and aiming for the very best. Choose to be with the best, choose to be your best.

About Hero

Headquartered in New Delhi (India), Hero MotoCorp is the world's largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters for 22 consecutive years. We are at the forefront of developing modern, technologically superior and eco-friendly mobility solutions for its millions of customers around the world. Hero MotoCorp has rapidly transformed into a true multinational organization with a presence in 47 countries across Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East. We have achieved the coveted milestone of 110 million cumulative production and sales since inception. Aligned with its Vision “Be the Future of Mobility”, Hero MotoCorp plans to achieve its next 100 million sales by 2030. We have a globally benchmarked manufacturing and Research & Development (R&D) ecosystem that is spread across global geographies. Its R&D facilities are located in India and Germany - the Centre of Innovation and Technology (CIT) at Jaipur, India, and the Tech Centre Germany (TCG), near Munich. Hero MotoCorp’s eight ‘green’ manufacturing facilities are spread across India (6), Colombia (1) and Bangladesh (1). Hero MotoCorp is the pre-eminent leader in the Indian two-wheeler market. It is the only motorcycle manufacturing company listed in Dow Jones Sustainability Index. In 2022, Hero MotoCorp launched a separate brand for emerging mobility solutions, including Electric Vehicles (EV) - VIDA, Powered by Hero. VIDA has commenced sales of VIDA V1 – its first EV – in India and plans to launch the product in global markets. We are one of the largest global corporate promoters of multiple sporting disciplines. Hero is globally associated with golf, football, field hockey, cricket and motorsports. Hero MotoSports Team Rally is one of India’s flag-bearers in global rally racing. The iconic golfer Tiger Woods is Hero MotoCorp’s Global Corporate Partner. Read more about us. Be with the best. Be your best. Catch-up on all our latest openings. Recruitment assessments – We at Hero are equal opportunity employer and committed to a policy of treating all its employees and job applications equally. Some of our roles use assessments to help us understand how suitable you are for the role you've applied to. If you are invited to take an assessment, this is great news. It means your application has progressed to an important stage of our recruitment process.

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