Android OS Platform Engineer

Trimble Inc.•Corvallis, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Pioneer the Future of Connected Devices as an Android Platform Software Engineer. Ready to make a tangible impact on global industries using cutting-edge Android OS development? Trimble is seeking an expert to join our Mobile Computing Solutions team, where you will take ownership of the full Android platform lifecycle—from kernel to framework—on our next-generation GMS-certified devices. Trimble is an industrial technology company transforming the way the world works by delivering solutions that enable our customers to thrive. We create technologies that connect the digital and physical worlds, helping our customers increase productivity, quality, safety, and sustainability. From purpose-built products to enterprise-level solutions, our technology empowers professionals in construction, geospatial, government, transportation, and more. The Trimble Field Systems segment provides solutions to increase precision and productivity in construction tasks by empowering stakeholders to collect accurate information and manage conditions with cutting-edge technology. Trimble Mobile Computing Solutions (MCS) creates mobile devices so workers in challenging environments can seamlessly connect the physical and digital worlds. MCS works with ODM and internal Trimble solution partners to provide mobile devices paired with their software, sensors, and services to deliver a complete workflow solution. In this role, you will be the driving force ensuring the stability and security of our GMS-certified mobile devices, serving as the critical link between hardware partners (ODMs) and our custom software. You will directly influence the product roadmap by managing quarterly OS updates, integrating critical security patches, and coordinating threat analysis to secure our global technology platform.

Requirements

Demonstrable professional experience with hands-on system software design and development experience, specifically on Embedded Android BSP or other RTOS in a fast-paced environment.
Proven understanding of embedded system software and operating system architectures.
Familiarity with low-level hardware interfaces.
Exceptional diagnostic and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot complex system errors.

Nice To Haves

Experience in mobile application development on Android, Linux, or iOS.
Familiarity with Android repo and git or other modern version control systems.
Practical experience with Jira or similar bug tracking systems.

Responsibilities

Create new products and maintain the Android OS on shipping products, with a focus on platform build-systems, SoC codebase integration, and device stability.
Work closely with the hardware and software teams from our ODM partners to ensure the Android OS runs smoothly on our hardware.
Work in partnership with the ODM teams, delivering regular software platform updates, integrating security patches, bug-fixes, and feature updates, driving the build, test, and release of new OS images on a quarterly basis.
Spearhead GMS certification efforts, collaborating with third-party test labs to ensure regulatory compliance.
Coordinate threat analysis and penetration testing with cybersecurity advisors to devise robust mitigation plans.