Senior Embedded Software Engineer, Android OS

Job description

Develop Linux kernel drivers to enable new universal serial bus (USB)-connected XR devices and lead hardware bring-up for novel custom silicon. Research scalable USB software architectures, influence SoC architecture, and optimize USB use cases for performance and system health metrics. Abstract hardware interfaces for Android userspace, defining and delivering required hardware abstraction layer (HAL) and Android framework layers. Collaborate across product areas (PAs) to build impactful, user-facing features for split-compute XR systems (Compute Puck and HMD). Identify and fix systemic USB issues while leveraging agentic tools to analyze system behavior and optimize timing and performance. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. 5 years of experience in Linux Kernel development using the programming languages C/C++. Experience working on the Linux kernel. Experience in one or more of the following: test automation, refactoring code, test-driven development, build infrastructure, optimizing software, debugging, building tools and testing frameworks. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Linux or BSD kernels. Demonstrated knowledge of embedded systems development, RTOS concepts, device drivers and hardware/software integration. Extensive knowledge of Unix/Linux environments, embedded Linux. Extensive knowledge of Android or WebKit.