Staff Software Engineer, OEM Software Integration

Who We Are:
SiriusXM and its brands (Pandora, Stitcher, SXM Media, AdsWizz, Simplecast, and SiriusXM Connected Vehicle Services) are leading a new era of audio entertainment and services by delivering the most compelling subscription and ad-supported audio entertainment experience for listeners -- in the car, at home, and anywhere on the go with connected devices. Our vision is to shape the future of audio, where everyone can be effortlessly connected to the voices, stories and music they love wherever they are.

This is the place where a diverse group of emerging talent and legends alike come to share authentic and purposeful songs, stories, sounds and insights through some of the best programming and technology in the world. Our critically-acclaimed, industry-leading audio entertainment encompasses music, sports, comedy, news, talk, live events, and podcasting. No matter their individual role, each of our employees plays a vital part in bringing SiriusXM's vision to life every day.

SiriusXM is the leading audio entertainment company in North America, and the premier programmer and platform for subscription and digital advertising-supported audio products. SiriusXM's platforms collectively reach approximately 150 million listeners, the largest digital audio audience across paid and free tiers in North America, and deliver music, sports, talk, news, comedy, entertainment and podcasts. Pandora, a subsidiary of SiriusXM, is the largest ad-supported audio entertainment streaming service in the U.S. SiriusXM's subsidiaries Stitcher, Simplecast and AdsWizz make it a leader in podcast hosting, production, distribution, analytics and monetization. The Company's advertising sales organization, which operates as SXM Media, leverages its scale, cross-platform sales organization and ad tech capabilities to deliver results for audio creators and advertisers. SiriusXM, through Sirius XM Canada Holdings, Inc., also offers satellite radio and audio entertainment in Canada. In addition to its audio entertainment businesses, SiriusXM offers connected vehicle services to automakers.

How you'll make an impact:
We're looking for a Staff Software Engineer to lead AAOS integration of SiriusXM (360L) services with top automotive OEMs and Tier-1s. You'll triage and drive resolution of OEM-reported issues, optimize media performance (satellite + streaming), and coordinate technical delivery across internal teams and partners to ship delightful in-vehicle SiriusXM experiences at scale. Experience integrating Android media apps into IVI systems and working directly with OEM engineering is key.

What you'll do:

• Own AAOS/SiriusXM app integration with OEM partners (e.g., GM, Stellantis, Mazda), from triage to fix/validation, coordinating across internal feature teams and Tier-1s.

• Investigate issues using ADB, logcat, dumpsys/systrace, and system profiling; drive root-cause across app, framework (AOSP/AAOS), and media components.

• Optimize audio/media playback for satellite and streaming, focusing on performance, robustness, and UX polish in IVI contexts.

• Contribute to Android app/system code in Kotlin/Java and C++; collaborate on interfaces across HAL/IPC where needed.

• Maintain crisp technical docs, OEM status, and release notes; lead OEM bench/vehicle bring-up and validation as needed.

• Serve as Software Coordinator for assigned OEMs: integration guidance, cross-team issue management, and technical relationship.

What you'll need:

• 7+ years (flexible for seniority) in Android/AAOS development or integration for IVI; strong Kotlin/Java and solid C++.

• Proven experience integrating Android media apps with automotive IVI and collaborating directly with OEM/Tier-1 teams (e.g., GM, Stellantis, Ford).

• Hands-on debugging with ADB/logcat/dumpsys/systrace, crash/perf analysis, and end-to-end triage across app/framework.

• Media/audio domain knowledge (playback, buffering, lifecycle, focus, routes) and shipped features in SiriusXM/streaming media contexts.

• Excellent cross-functional coordination and written status / reporting for external partners. Android RRO/theming, SELinux hardening, Binder deep-dive, and automotive protocols
  (SOME/IP, CAN, MOST, A2B, AVB).

• Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Android Audio HAL, OpenSL ES, and media frameworks.

  • Knowledge of Satellite Radio (e.g., SiriusXM) and automotive infotainment systems.

  • Familiarity with Yocto, QNX, or other automotive Linux distributions.

  • Prior experience working with automotive OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers.

  • Understanding of OTA (Over-the-Air) updates, security patches, and compliance standards.

  • QNX/Qt or Yocto exposure; OTA and compliance flows. (Candidate brings QNX/Qt experience.)

  • Rust experience.

• Must have legal right to work in the U.S.

Our goal at SiriusXM is to provide and maintain a work environment that fosters mutual respect, professionalism and cooperation. SiriusXM is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

The requirements and duties described above may be modified or waived by the Company in its sole discretion without notice.