Embedded Android Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Port and customize AOSP for custom camera hardware platforms (e.g., Qualcomm, NXP, MediaTek).
• Integrate and optimize camera HAL (Hardware Abstraction Layer) and ISP firmware.
• Work with custom kernel modules and device drivers to support new hardware features.
• Develop and maintain Board Support Packages (BSP) including bootloaders, device trees, and system services.
• Customize init.rc scripts to manage Android services and startup configuration.
• Configure and manage OTA (Over-the-Air) upgrade servers, update packages, and rollout mechanisms.
• Develop and maintain Android system services using AIDL and Binder IPC mechanisms.
• Optimize performance and stability of the Android Runtime (ART) and system processes.
• Implement and maintain SEAndroid (SELinux) policies to enforce secure execution environments.
• Ensure system integrity using Secure Boot and image validation mechanisms.
• Integrate filesystem support (ext4, YAFFS, F2FS) based on platform and performance needs.
• Debug system issues using logcat, dmesg, and kernel logs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve low-level problems.
• Apply deep knowledge of Android permissions model, system services, and inter-process communication for secure and efficient design.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of embedded Android development experience.
• Strong understanding of Android Runtime (ART) and the Android system architecture.
• Experience with AOSP, HAL development, and system service integration.
• Proficiency in C/C++, Java, shell scripting, and cross-compilation environments.
• Deep experience with Binder IPC, AIDL, and custom Android services.
• Proven experience with custom kernel module development and integration.
• Solid understanding of SELinux for Android and writing/managing custom security policies.
• Experience with OTA mechanisms, including server configuration and system update flows.
• Familiarity with Secure Boot, cryptographic image validation, and Android Verified Boot.
• Practical knowledge of Android filesystems like ext4, YAFFS, and F2FS.
• Experience creating and managing init.rc scripts for Android system startup.