Job Description We are seeking a highly skilled Android Platform Engineer to join our Astro Device Software team.
This role focuses on the "under the hood" customization of the Android OS.
You will be responsible for tailoring the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) to meet specific hardware requirements, with some emphasis on optimizing the LTE/Cellular stack and overall network connectivity.
We're looking for a leader who: Takes initiative, with a hands-on approach to ensuring quality and stability in our applications.
Is a mentor at heart, ready to guide and inspire other engineers with your expertise.
Communicates effectively, capable of sharing your ideas and solutions with team members and leadership alike.
Is a quick learner, eager to embrace new technologies and apply them effectively.
Thrives in a distributed team environment, collaborating with colleagues across locations to achieve remarkable results.
Proven track record of successful delivery of multiple products or projects.
It would be an advantage if you have previous hands-on experience of the Android Open Source Project.
You may have experience in other large scale frameworks such as Eclipse or other open source libraries or significant open source projects such as linux.
This may include previous experience with AOSP (or equivalent platforms) in performing some of the following: AOSP Customization: Modify and extend Android framework layers (Telephony, ConnectivityService, and Hardware Abstraction Layers).
Connectivity Optimization: Fine-tune LTE, 5G, or Wi-Fi performance, ensuring seamless handover and stability in mission-critical environments.
System Integration: Integrate vendor-specific RIL (Radio Interface Layer) and modem firmware.
Performance Tuning: Debug complex system-level issues using tools such as ADB or Wireshark to resolve latency or connectivity drops.
Additional Qualified Skills: Core Android: 5+ years of experience working with AOSP and Android internals.
Languages: Expert-level proficiency in Java (JNI experience is a must) and C++.
Wireless Protocols: understanding of the LTE/5G protocol stack, NAS, AS, and RRC layers.
Architecture: Proven experience with the Android Telephony Framework and Radio Interface Layer (RIL).
Build Systems: Familiarity with Android build tools (Soong, Ninja, Make).
Tools: Familiarity with jira, gerrit, git, gradle, qxdm, dumpsys, tombstone Performance analysis and tuning experience including memory usage, CPU utilization, leak checking Excellent debugging skills to solve challenging problems Strong written and oral communication skills Basic Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field.
In return for your expertise, we'll support you in this new challenge with coaching