Senior Android Framework Engineer

Tools for Humanity•San Francisco, CA

1d•$220,000 - $270,000

About The Position

Tools for Humanity is looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer to join as one of our first device software engineers at our new San Francisco office. This is a great opportunity to join a newly formed, dynamic team and contribute to the full stack development of our next generation proof of human devices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
7+ years of hands-on experience in software development, with a strong understanding of all levels of the software stack
Experience working with Android and AOSP based platforms
Experience developing and maintaining consumer electronics systems at large scale
Strong proficiency in C/C++/Rust and experience with Linux kernel and user-space programming
Have shipped high volume mobile Android based devices
Deep understanding of AOSP internals, HAL framework, and Android system bring-up
Experience implementing custom HALs and IPC interfaces (Binder, HIDL, AIDL, or similar)
Experience working with cross-compilation toolchains, device trees, and hardware abstraction layers
Comfortable working in a start-up or high-velocity team environment, with a proactive, hands-on approach

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Yocto, Buildroot, or Android build systems
Hands-on experience with embedded Linux, BSP development, and system integration

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain embedded Linux and Android system components, including kernel modules, init scripts, and system daemons.
Develop and extend AOSP and custom HALs and in to support new hardware features and platform services.
Work to define robust communication interfaces between system components.
Manage entire software development lifecycle from concept to production with a focus on developing scalable systems
Serve as an interface between firmware/hardware teams and Android application teams
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, software, product) to optimize system performance with a clear understanding of UX and customer needs
Supporting overseas development with JDM/ODM partners
Integrate and optimize low-level drivers and middleware for performance, reliability, and power efficiency.
Mentor junior engineers in development best practices