Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Android BSP Engineer with deep expertise in Android platform development, BSP customization, and system integration. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in embedded software/firmware development, Android HAL, and Android BSP, with strong knowledge of Android camera, display, and media subsystems.
This role offers the opportunity to work with the latest Android versions (preferably Android 14 and beyond), contributing to the development and optimization of Android-based embedded platforms. You will work at the intersection of hardware and software, helping to integrate, customize, and enhance core Android platform components while solving complex system-level challenges.
You’ll be part of a cross-functional team developing and optimizing Android-based platforms, collaborating closely with hardware and software engineers to deliver robust, scalable, and high-performance solutions.
Technical Requirements:
8+ years of professional experience in embedded software/firmware development.
2+ years of hands-on experience with Android BSP development, platform customization, and system integration.
Hands-on experience with Android AOSP development.
Strong understanding of recent Android versions, features, APIs, and changes (preferably Android 14 or later).
Experience working with Android HAL and Android subsystems, particularly Camera, Display, and Media.
Strong understanding of Android platform architecture and interactions between BSP, HAL, Android subsystems, and hardware components.
Strong proficiency in C/C++ development.
Solid experience in Embedded Linux development, including power management, display drivers, and connectivity stacks such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Familiarity with Android development tools and workflows, including ADB, Fastboot, Repo, Git, Gerrit, and GitHub.
Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, independent working style.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Nice to Have:
Experience with scripting languages like Bash or Python.
Debugging and development experience within the Android Framework layer.
Familiarity with the NDK toolchain, building native libraries and components.
Linux User Space development experience is a strong plus; Linux Kernel development experience is a bonus.
Big plus is Treble experience
Responsibilities:
Work with Android source code and build system: synchronize repositories, manage branches and patches, integrate third-party components, and resolve build issues and conflicts.
Develop, customize, and maintain Android BSP components, platform integrations, and system-level features for Android-based embedded devices.
Modify and improve Android platform components according to project requirements, including customization for specific hardware and product needs.
Develop, integrate, and maintain Android HAL components and support Android subsystems, particularly camera, display, and media.
Collaborate with hardware teams to support platform bring-up, hardware integration, validation, and troubleshooting activities.
Customize and maintain Linux kernel and embedded platform components: configure Device Tree, integrate and modify drivers, and support hardware-specific functionality.
Debug and diagnose software and hardware issues across Android BSP, HAL, camera, display, media, and Embedded Linux layers using logcat, dmesg, ADB, and other debugging tools.
Analyze root causes, document solutions, and contribute to system stability, performance optimization, and overall platform reliability.
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Skills Required
- 8+ years professional experience in embedded software/firmware development
- 2+ years hands-on Android BSP development, platform customization, and system integration
- Hands-on experience with Android AOSP development
- Strong understanding of recent Android versions, features, APIs (preferably Android 14 or later)
- Experience with Android HAL and Android subsystems, particularly Camera, Display, and Media
- Deep understanding of Android platform architecture and BSP/HAL/hardware interactions
- Strong proficiency in C/C++ development
- Solid Embedded Linux development experience (including power management, display drivers, connectivity stacks such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth)
- Familiarity with Android development tools and workflows: ADB, Fastboot, Repo, Git, Gerrit, GitHub
- Ability to debug and diagnose across Android BSP, HAL, camera, display, media, and Embedded Linux layers using logcat, dmesg, ADB
- Strong problem-solving skills and excellent written and verbal communication
- Experience with scripting languages like Bash or Python
- Debugging and development experience within the Android Framework layer
- Familiarity with NDK toolchain and building native libraries/components
- Linux user space development experience
- Linux kernel development experience
- Experience with Project Treble
Jabil Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive, with medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, and HRA/HSA plan options appearing consistently across role materials. Wellbeing support is also included via EAP access and additional wellbeing-oriented time such as mental-health days in some U.S. postings.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with company match and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, which together strengthen long-term savings potential. Additional financial upside is supported in some roles through profit sharing and performance/quarterly bonus structures.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle add-ons extend beyond core insurance, including tuition reimbursement, commuter benefits, pet insurance, adoption assistance, and employee assistance resources. Community-oriented benefits such as a paid Day of Service can add perceived non-cash value alongside standard rewards.
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