About the role
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.