ANAND KUMAR RAI
Staff Engineer – Android | Technical Leadership
Bengaluru,Karnataka
Summary
Seasoned Staff Engineer with 13 years of experience in Android application and platform development, including XR and automotive systems. Expert in system architecture, performance optimization, and leading large-scale application development and delivery. Proven ability to drive innovation, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure high-impact, user-centric solutions through strong technical and project leadership.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Staff Engineer - Android XR
Samsung R&D
Bengaluru
09.2022 - Current
- Led a 7-person team in the architectural design and development of Kinetic controllers for Android XR, enabling precise 6DoF and 3DoF interactions over BLE, directly impacting user experience in immersive environments.
- Developed high-level and low-level architectures for XR controller systems, ensuring scalability and maintainability for future design iterations.
- Completed critical Proof of Concept (PoC) projects, including seamless integration with Samsung SmartThings and stereo video recording, demonstrating foresight in user interaction and content creation within XR.
- Engineered simulation tools for vendor services, streamlining the testing and development lifecycle for complex XR hardware-software interfaces.
Staff Engineer
Motorola Mobility Lenovo
Bengaluru
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Spearheaded the customization of the AOSP Dialer application, implementing design modifications for enhanced video calling and Real-Time Text (RTT) features across major carrier networks (Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile), significantly improving communication UX.
Senior Engineer Product Development
Harman Connected Services
Bengaluru
12.2016 - 04.2021
- Played a vital role in mentoring and leading a team to ensure seamless project execution, focusing on delivering high-quality automotive infotainment applications (Audio, Android Auto, Carplay, Dialer) with a strong emphasis on user experience and system reliability.
- Collaborated closely with cross-functional domain teams to plan, design, and develop robust solutions, evaluating interface between hardware and software (J5 and J6 Android) to optimize performance and responsiveness.
- Continuously established clear operational specifications and formulated software requirements, implemented designs including experimentation and multiple iterations.
Software Engineer
Orange Business Services
Gurugram
05.2016 - 12.2016
- Engaged in research and development, contributing to augmented reality (AR) applications within IoT using Fiware, focusing on designing intuitive user interactions in mixed-reality environments.
- Implemented secure Bluetooth communication with message encryption, ensuring reliable and private data exchange for connected devices.
Senior Software Engineer
To The New Digital
Noida
02.2014 - 05.2016
- Analyzed complex business requirements and conceptualized end-to-end project designs from inception, ensuring alignment with user needs and technical feasibility.
- Provided overall leadership, managing deliverables across functional teams to ensure cohesive product development, including integration with platforms like AWS, Google Analytics, and Facebook Advertising.
- Contributed to infrastructure setup (Jenkins, Sonar-Qube) and mentored a team of developers, fostering best practices in software design and development.
Software Engineer
Encardio Rite Electronics Pvt. Ltd.
Lucknow
07.2013 - 02.2014
- Conceptualized, designed, developed, and deployed a firmware-based Android mobile application for sensor communication via Bluetooth, emphasizing intuitive user control and data visualization.
Android Developer
Maaraj Strategic Development
Lucknow
06.2012 - 06.2013
- Involved in the full lifecycle of over 10 utility-based Android applications, from planning and design to deployment, incorporating features like GPS, Google Maps, Push Notifications, Social Network Integration, and graphics-intensive quiz games with AdMob SDK.
Education
B.Tech - Information Technology
RRSIMT, UPTU
Lucknow06.2012
Skills
Android Application Framework, Android XR, AOSP, Automotive Infotainment
Core Java
Kotlin
C, Native Android development
High-level & Low-level Architecture
MVVM, Clean Architecture, Design Patterns
Git Version Control, JIRA, Agile Methodologies, Unit Testing, Sanity Testing, Jenkins, Sonar-Qube
Memory Management, Responsiveness, Efficient Resource Utilization
Technical Leadership, Team Mentoring, Cross-functional Collaboration
Awards
01/04/2015, Hackathon Winner, New Delhi, Won a CodeForIndia hackathon for the "Most Innovative Solution," recognized by Google and the Government of India.
Timeline
Staff Engineer - Android XR
Samsung R&D
09.2022 - Current
Staff Engineer
Motorola Mobility Lenovo
05.2021 - 08.2022
Senior Engineer Product Development
Harman Connected Services
12.2016 - 04.2021
Software Engineer
Orange Business Services
05.2016 - 12.2016
Senior Software Engineer
To The New Digital
02.2014 - 05.2016
Software Engineer
Encardio Rite Electronics Pvt. Ltd.
07.2013 - 02.2014
Android Developer
Maaraj Strategic Development
06.2012 - 06.2013
B.Tech - Information Technology
RRSIMT, UPTU