Senior Mobile Engineer (Flutter, Node.js & In-Car AI)

Posted 5 hours ago

Worldwide

Summary

We are seeking a Senior Mobile Engineer to design and build a cross-platform, voice-first AI assistant for vehicle head units. Using Flutter for mobile development and Node.js for the backend engine, you will enable drivers to activate an AI assistant via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The assistant will listen to user commands (e.g., finding the cheapest vs. closest fuel options) and dynamically deep-link the chosen destination directly into Google Maps or Apple Maps.Key ResponsibilitiesCarPlay & Android Auto Architecture: Implement in-car user interfaces using vehicle templates via packages like flutter_carplay or custom native platform channels (Swift/Kotlin).Node.js Backend & AI Integration: Connect the app to a Node.js backend to manage streaming audio, coordinate with LLM endpoints (e.g., OpenClaw, OpenAI), and return structured data payload formats.Cross-App Deep Linking: Build dynamic deep-linking mechanics (url_launcher packages or intent filters) to trigger Google Maps (iOS/Android) and Apple Maps (iOS) passing latitude/longitude and label flags seamlessly.Voice and Streaming Flow: Build low-latency audio transmission channels between the Flutter client and Node.js server using WebSockets or gRPC for smooth text-to-speech and speech-to-text cycles.

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  • 6+ months
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Flutter
AI Mobile App Development
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  • Proposals:50+
  • Last viewed by client:4 hours ago
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About the client
Member since Jun 21, 2022
  • United States
    Miami5:34 AM
  • $17K total spent
    15 hires, 4 active
  • 516 hours

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