What are the responsibilities and job description for the Android Framework Engineer position at Innovative Information Technologies, Inc?
Title: Android Framework Engineer
Location: California (Palo Alto preferred first), Detroit, Michigan (secondary priority) (4 days onsite a week Onsite)
Duration: 12 Months
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Job Description:
This position will focus on designing and implementing core components of the Android framework, enhancing the performance, reliability, and security of our IVI platform.
The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of Android's architecture and will thrive in a collaborative environment.
Technology Stack & Skill Priorities
Framework Engineers
Must have strong Android framework experience.
Deep knowledge of HAL (Hardware Abstraction Layer) and IDL is required.
Primary languages: Java and C .
Rust is not required for framework engineers.
Candidates should already understand Android framework fundamentals this is not a learning role. candidates must already possess this knowledge.
Responsibilities
- Drive the design and development of system-level components and libraries within the Android framework.
- Build HAL, AIDL interfaces and android services
- Work closely with product managers, UX designers, and hardware teams to gather requirements and define technical solutions.
- Analyze performance bottlenecks and troubleshoot system issues, ensuring high efficiency and user satisfaction.
- Conduct thorough code reviews and ensure adherence to best coding practices and high-quality standards.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation covering architecture, workflows, and technical specifications.
Qualifications
- Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- 8 years of software development experience, particularly in Android development and AOSP[1]based platforms.
- Strong expertise in Java, Kotlin, and C/C ; familiarity with Rust is a plus.
- Deep understanding of Android OS internals, lifecycle management, services, and IPC methods (Binder).
- Proven experience in developing and integrating hardware abstraction layers (HAL) to facilitate communication between hardware and software.
- Familiarity with Android Interface Definition Language (AIDL) for defining and managing IPC mechanisms.
- Proficient in using modern development tools and methodologies, including Agile practices and CI/CD pipelines.
- Proven ability to analyze and optimize system performance while considering user experience
Candidate Expectations
Strong preference for hands-on experience over years of tenure.
Candidates must clearly explain:
What they personally built
How they optimized or scaled systems
Their direct contributions to past projects
Depth and quality of experience matter more than total years (4 strong years is sufficient if truly hands-on).
Candidates should be able to communicate technically with clarity and confidence.
Salary : $60 - $65