Android Platform Engineer

Capgemini • Santa Clara, CA

2d • $82,082 - $193,440

About The Position

Capgemini is seeking an Android Platform Engineer to support development of next-generation In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) platforms. The role involves bringing up, integrating, and optimizing Android on embedded hardware across bootloader, kernel, BSP, HAL, and Android framework layers. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, stable, and scalable Android platform solutions for aviation customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 6 years of hands-on experience in Android Platform Development using AOSP, including platform customization and system-level software development.
• Strong knowledge of Linux kernel, BSPs, device drivers, and embedded systems.
• Experience with bootloaders, device trees, HALs, and platform configuration.
• Proficiency debugging Android and Linux system-level issues.
• Familiarity with Android security features, CTS, and VTS validation.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with aerospace, avionics, automotive, or other embedded platforms.
• Experience upgrading Android platforms across major releases.
• Knowledge of secure software delivery and platform certification processes.

Responsibilities

• Port and integrate Android platform releases onto target hardware.
• Configure AOSP, BSP, device drivers, and HAL components.
• Support bootloader, Linux kernel, and Android framework bring-up activities.
• Troubleshoot platform, performance, and hardware-software integration issues.
• Implement secure boot and Android platform security features.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, test, and integration teams to deliver production-ready solutions.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including vacation of 12–25 days depending on employee grade, company-paid holidays, personal days, and sick leave, as defined by policy.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada.
• Retirement savings plans, such as a 401(k) in the U.S. or RRSP in Canada.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility.
• The role may be eligible for variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior