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.