AOSP Android Firmware Engineer

Job Title: Android AOSP Firmware Engineer

Location: Bangalore (or as applicable)

Experience: 48 Years

Job Summary:

We are looking for a highly skilled Android AOSP Firmware Engineer with strong expertise in Android platform development and firmware customization. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with AOSP architecture, Android HAL, CTS/VTS validation, SEPolicy, and firmware bring-up. The candidate should be capable of independently debugging and resolving platform issues while contributing to Android firmware development for embedded devices.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop, customize, and maintain Android AOSP firmware for embedded platforms.

- Work extensively on Android platform components, including Android HAL, Framework, and System Services.

- Analyze, debug, and resolve firmware-related issues across the Android software stack.

- Develop and customize SEPolicy, Board Configuration, and Android configuration files.

- Investigate, analyze, and resolve CTS (Compatibility Test Suite) and VTS (Vendor Test Suite) failures.

- Integrate and validate platform-specific hardware features with Android.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure firmware stability, performance, and compliance.

- Perform root cause analysis and implement fixes for system-level issues.

- Participate in code reviews and maintain software quality standards.

Required Skills:

- 48 years of experience in Android Firmware Development.

- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with AOSP Firmware.

- Strong understanding of Android Open Source Project (AOSP) architecture.

- Hands-on experience with Android HAL (Hardware Abstraction Layer).

- Good knowledge of SEPolicy, Board Config, Product Config, and Android build configuration.

- Experience in debugging and fixing CTS/VTS issues.

- Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills.

- Proficiency in Java (mandatory).

- Knowledge of C/C++ is an added advantage.

- Experience with Android build systems and Linux development environment.

- Familiarity with Git/version control systems.

Preferred Skills:

- Experience in Android Automotive or Infotainment domain.

- Exposure to Android BSP, device bring-up, and driver integration.

- Knowledge of Linux Kernel, Device Tree, and embedded systems.

- Experience working with OEMs or Android platform vendors.

Educational Qualification:

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Embedded Systems, or a related engineering discipline.

Good to Have:

- Experience with Android platform optimization and performance tuning.

- Exposure to Android Security, SELinux, and system-level debugging.

- Familiarity with CI/CD tools and automated testing frameworks.

- Knowledge of Agile development methodologies.

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