Overview
JOB TITLE: Android OS Developer
LOCATION: Redmond, WA
DURATION: 1/19/2026 - 1/18/2027
PAY RANGE: $83 - $93/hr.
Top 3 Skills
* 5+ years of software and firmware experience with embedded architectures such as ARM Cortex or processors running AOSP/Embedded Linux
* 3+ years experience with high and low speed peripherals and buses and developing or modifying drivers for them
* Ability to autonomously identify, report, and solve problems with minimal direction in a dynamic, high-paced environment
Company
Our client is a Fortune 500 multi-national technology company headquartered in Menlo Park, CA.
Summary
We are looking for an AOSP Developer to join our wearables research team, whose mission is to design, build, and test prototype systems for future wearables experiences. We are specifically looking for a candidate with a broad set of experiences, including deep knowledge of embedded software development, the ability to quickly solve problems, work in new technology areas, and drive ambiguous concepts into prototypes.
Responsibilities
* Develop and debug firmware for a wearable device that includes multiple sensors and cameras, application processor running Android and a co-processor.
* Develop firmware on micro-controllers or BSPs for embedded Linux, leverage peripherals, manage power consumption, support boot loaders, and schedule real-time tasks (RTOS) disciplines.
* Develop test applications to interface with a variety of peripherals.
* Test the developed firmware with the hardware.
* Document designs and performance analysis.
Required Qualifications
* B.S. degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
* 5+ years of SW/FW experience.
* 3+ years experience with embedded architectures such as ARM Cortex, or processors running AOSP/Embedded Linux, such as QC Snapdragon Wearables or AR2G1.
* 3+ years experience with high and low speed peripherals and buses, and developing and modifying drivers for them.
* Ability to describe previous use of logic analyzers or protocol decoders to debug/troubleshoot.
* Ability to autonomously identify, report, and solve problems with minimal direction.
* Ability to work in a dynamic, high-paced environment where job duties may change frequently.
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience with AOSP/Embedded Linux driver development and associated frameworks, like kconfig, device tree, Android, Yocto, Buildroot.
* Familiarity with HW-in-the-loop testing, CI/CD, build system configuration/scripting.
* Experience with image sensor drivers or camera sensor development on mobile/embedded processors.
* Familiarity with Android 14+ performance tools and security models (Android Studio Profiler, Perfetto, SimplePerf, Systrace).
* Knowledge of power management, boot loaders, and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
Benefits Summary
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.
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