Software Engineer - AOSP

As a software engineer working with the Esper Foundation team, you will play a crucial role in the development, customization, and enhancement of our Android-based platforms. You will be responsible for designing and implementing software solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving the technical direction of the Foundation.
Responsibilities:
xTS Testing: Lead the design, execution, and management of CTS, VTS, and GTS testing to ensure Android compatibility, security, and performance compliance across all Foundation platforms.
Issue Diagnosis and Resolution: Investigate, analyze, and resolve test failures by collaborating with fellow engineers, ensuring quick resolution and minimal release delays.
Documentation and Reporting: Maintain detailed documentation of test cases, execution results, and defect analysis to support continuous improvement and accountability.
Development and Customization: Outside of the primary charter of leading our testing and automation efforts, assist with development of the Esper Foundation for Android product at multiple levels of the stack.
Technical Ownership: Complete technical ownership of some of the Foundation components. Also, become the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the team.
Requirements:
Education: Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Experience: 2-3 years of experience in software development or testing, with a strong focus on Android platform development, AOSP, and Android test suites.
Technical Skills:
Strong software engineering fundamentals, including the use of version control systems like Git.
Proficiency in Java or Kotlin for Android development.
Understanding of C/C++ for low-level programming and system integration.
Experience with Android SDK, NDK, and AOSP build systems.
Knowledge of Android security architecture and best practices.
Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.
Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Team Player: Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with running Android on x86 hardware or on GSIs is a big plus.
Experience working at third-party, open-source orgs like LineageOS is a big plus.
Experience working with CTS tests and building CTS-compliant Android platforms is desired.
Experience working on Android OS for GMS-certified devices is a huge plus.
Familiarity with Android Enterprise features and device management APIs and/or experience building Android apps and working in the enterprise space.

Skills
AIDL, AOSP, Android, Android Open Source Project, Binder, C, C++, C/C++, CTS, GTS, Git, HAL, Java, Kotlin, NDK, SDK, SELinux, VTS, compatibility test suite, device driver, kernel, sepolicy, vendor test suite, xTS

Experience
2-6 yrs