Android Systems Engineer

Android Systems Engineer
Description -
Job Summary
• Seeking a skilled and seasoned BSP Engineer for development of system software in our product lineup of Android based devices. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of board bring-up, development of board support package, hardware integration and be able to work collaboratively across teams to deliver highly reliable solutions
• This role is responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of robust and scalable software systems. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams, including software developers, system administrators, and project managers, to create solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing infrastructure and deliver value to end-users. The role ensures the efficiency, reliability, and performance of software systems. The role provides guidance to other team members on developing validation execution plans for new technologies.
Responsibilities & Skills
• Strong analytical & programming skills in C/C++/Java/Kotlin.
• Expert in Linux kernel concepts and Board bring-up including Android Boot sequence, System-init, Linux Kernel-init.
• Strong understanding of operating system concepts with hands on experience on multithreaded & multicore environment.
• Deep understanding (hands-on development) of Linux Kernel & device drivers (I2C/USB/SPI/eMMC/Display/Touch/MIPI/PCIe/GPU/GPIO).
• Good understanding of Android architecture, MM framework, buffer management, Android HAL layer adaptation is a plus.
• Deep knowledge of SCM tools (git hub, perforce, clearcase etc.) & developer tools ( Android studio, Visual studio etc.).
• Strong debugging skills (crash/memory/panic etc.).
• Hands on experience with debugging/profiling tools on Android/embedded platforms (Lauterbach/gdb/perfetto/system trace).
• Experience on ARM based SoC’s from Qualcomm/Exynis/MediaTek a plus.
• Responsible team player with good communication skills.
• Ability to technically drive a team of engineers and maintain effective communication.
• Quick learner of new concepts with a creative mindset.
• Ability to decipher requirements into actionable tasks with a clear outcome.
• Knowledge of on-device AI execution and acceleration a plus (TF/Pytorch aware).
• Knowledge of CPU scheduling, Memory & Power management aspects of Android
• Knowledge of Android’s security architecture (Keystore, SELinux policies, sandboxing, and permission models, TZ/TEE),
• Exposure to Profiling tools, HAL layer familiarity, Bottoms up Feature enablement, SoC feature familiarity
• Provides guidance and mentoring to less-experienced staff members to set an example of software systems design and development innovation and excellence.
Education & Experience Recommended
• Four-year or Graduate Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.
• Typically has 7-10 years of work experience, preferably in systems engineering, computer programming language, or a related field.
Preferred Certifications
• Certified Software Systems Engineer (CSSE)
• Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
Knowledge & Skills
• Agile Methodology
• Application Programming Interface (API)
• C++ (Programming Language)
• Computer Science
• Debugging
• Full Stack Development
• Linux
• Python (Programming Language)
• Scalability
• Software Development
• Software Engineering
• SQL (Programming Language)
Cross-Org Skills
• Effective Communication
• Results Orientation
• Learning Agility
• Digital Fluency
• Customer Centricity
Impact & Scope
• Impacts function and leads and/or provides expertise to functional project teams and may participate in cross-functional initiatives.
Complexity
• Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors.
Disclaimer
• This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.
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Software
Schedule -
Full time
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No shift premium (India)
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Relocation -
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