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Senior Android Software ArchitectNavico Group • WorkFromHome, Auckland, New Zealand
Senior Android Software Architect

Senior Android Software Architect

Navico Group • WorkFromHome, Auckland, New Zealand
2 days ago
Job description

Are you ready for what’s next? Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond. Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation. Innovation is the heart of Brunswick. See how your contributions will help transform vision into reality :

Position Overview

This role exists to lead the system architecture, technical direction, and delivery of Navico’s Android-based core services and SDK platform. The Team Tech Lead is responsible for hands‑on development, technical leadership, and cross‑functional collaboration across global teams. This role is pivotal in shaping the platform and framework layers above AOSP, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and alignment with future Android releases. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong architectural vision, and the ability to lead multi‑site development efforts that span product, platform, and research initiatives.

Essential Functions

Technical & Architectural Leadership

  • Own and evolve the architecture of Navico’s platform services and SDK, including launcher, settings, device management, data services, OTA, and more.
  • Define and maintain modular, scalable, and testable architecture patterns that support long‑term platform evolution and product reuse.
  • Lead the design and implementation of framework layers that abstract and extend AOSP capabilities for Navico’s hardware ecosystem.
  • Ensure forward compatibility with upcoming Android versions and industry trends in embedded and automotive Android.
  • Drive architecture reviews, technical design documentation, and system‑level decision‑making across teams.

Hands‑On Development

  • Actively contribute to codebases in Kotlin, Java, C / C++, Python, and embedded Android layers.
  • Guide the team in adopting best practices in software design, testing, and performance optimization.
  • Champion CI / CD pipelines, automated testing, and infrastructure‑as‑code for platform delivery.
  • Team & Project Leadership

  • Direct management of a small team of software engineers.
  • Mentor a globally distributed team of engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate with product management, UX, hardware, and validation teams to align technical solutions with business goals.
  • Support multi‑site development strategies, ensuring consistency, code quality, and knowledge sharing across regions.
  • Security, Privacy & Compliance

  • Define and enforce security, privacy, and safety requirements across all platform layers.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements relevant to embedded and connected systems.
  • Documentation & Communication

  • Produce and maintain clear, comprehensive technical documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Communicate architectural decisions and technical strategies effectively to engineering leadership and executive teams.
  • Qualifications

    Required Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in a software development and software architecture role.
  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical, computer engineering, computer science or related engineering field.
  • Experience with Android, Android Automotive, services and SDK development.
  • Knowledge of embedded software, CANBus, networking, cloud, mobile, hardware, ML.
  • Proven leader of people that can get results and the best of people.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work with a global team / audience.
  • Ability to meet deadlines; accomplish work in order of priority; professionally maintain composure and effectiveness under pressure and changing conditions.
  • Ability to negotiate conflict and maintain constructive working relationships with people at all levels of an organization.
  • Ability to support corporate 5 C’s program. Customer Satisfaction, Commercial Edge, Collaboration, Culture of Passion and Performance, and Credibility.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Passion for boating or at least comfortable with product testing on boats.
  • Experience with Atlasian, Android Studio, GCP, testrail, gherkin and cucumber or similar products.
  • Experience with IOT connected and secure products and protocols – WiFi, BLE, CAN, NMEA.
  • Formal management training.
  • Working Conditions

  • This is a hybrid role with a 3 day a week onsite expectation.
  • Some global traveling.
  • Why Brunswick

    Whatever tomorrow brings, we’ll be at the leading edge. As the clear leader in the marine industry, we’re committed to our values and supporting our exceptional people. We offer valuable benefits including a pension plan with company match, health benefits, paid time off, a robust Wellness Program, and much more. In addition, we’re proud of being recognized for making a splash with numerous awards!

    About Navico Group

    Navico Group is a stand‑alone division of Brunswick, the world’s largest recreational marine business.

    Navico Group is the global leader in technology, systems and solutions for a variety of industries, from Marine & RV to Specialty Vehicles and beyond. Our broad portfolio consists of the industry’s leading brands in Power Systems, Digital Systems, Fishing Systems, and Performance Components including Ancor, Attwood, B&G, BEP, Blue Sea Systems, C-MAP, CZone, Garelick, Lenco, Lowrance, Marinco, MotorGuide, Mastervolt, ProMariner, RELiON, Simrad and Whale.

    Our team is committed and driven, every day, to be the most trusted supply partner to the marine and mobile industries...and beyond.

    Next is Now!

    We value growth and development, recognizing that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and inspiration. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

    EEO Statement

    Brunswick is committed to providing a workplace that offers equal employment opportunities based solely on merit. Discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status under applicable local, state or federal law is not tolerated.

    Brunswick does not accept applications, inquiries or solicitations from unapproved staffing agencies or vendors.

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