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Senior Android Framework Engineer

Sapphire Stream Technology
Palo Alto, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/9/2026

Title: Senior Staff Android Framework Engineer

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.

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 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.

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