Senior Software Engineer, AOSP - Core OS - Remote Eligible

Senior Software Engineer, AOSP - Core OS

As part of the Core OS team helping build Applied Intuition's Vehicle OS product, you will develop and maintain all BSP, firmware, and system software for advanced ARM64 compute platforms, delivering high-performance features like VirtualIO, HAL, OTA, and advanced media capabilities for Vehicle OS. You'll work with cutting-edge embedded platforms and top SoC vendors, developing software on modern OSs and frameworks in a virtualized environment to power the real cars of the near future on real roads.

As a Senior Software Engineer, AOSP, you will play a key role in developing and maintaining the Android (AOSP) operating system and foundational system software for automotive platforms, collaborating closely with hardware, firmware, and cross-functional teams. If you have deep expertise in embedded systems, Android (AAOS, AOSP frameworks), Linux and QNX kernels, and a passion for building robust solutions at a rapid pace, we'd love to connect.

At Applied Intuition, you will:

• Develop, maintain, and optimize Android (AOSP) HAL (Hardware Abstraction Layer), services, libraries, apps, and Linux kernel modules using industry best practices
• Diagnose, analyze, and resolve crashes or performance issues with Linux drivers and AOSP components such as HAL, services, libraries, and apps
• Apply strong OS fundamentals (IPC, virtual memory, concurrency/threading, etc.) to write software that meets demanding requirements for performance, stability, CPU/RAM utilization, code size, and concurrency
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including testers, product managers, and other developers, to deliver robust and innovative software solutions
• Contribute to the architecture and implementation of vehicle hypervisors and embedded OS components for next-generation automotive platforms
• Stay at the cutting edge of ARM64 platforms and hypervisor technologies, building mission-critical and engaging software experiences for SDVs
• Collaborate with application teams to ensure seamless integration between system software and the user interface

We're looking for someone who has:

• 5+ years of Android (AOSP) systems software development experience on at least one of the popular SoC platforms (Qualcomm, NVIDIA, TI, NXP, Mediatek, etc)
• 5+ years of experience programming in C, C++ for ARM or X86 platforms
• Experience with Git, Gerrit, Github and modern software development practices
• Proven ability to develop and debug AOSP HAL, services, libraries, apps, and Linux kernel modules
• Strong fundamentals in operating system concepts: IPC, virtual memory, concurrency/threading, etc
• Experience with embedded software development on ARM platforms and Linux / Android (AOSP)
• Ability to write software with a focus on performance, stability, CPU/RAM utilization, code size, and concurrency
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and communicate technical challenges and solutions effectively

Nice to have:

• Experience with Linux camera or display drivers for Qualcomm SOCs
• Experience with core Android technologies such as binders, virtIO drivers, audio HAL, etc
• Experience with QNX multimedia drivers and frameworks
• Experience with HW debug, use of scopes, logical analyzers etc

Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.

Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.

The base salary range for this full-time position in the location listed is: $171,000 - $275,000 USD annually.