What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Android Framework Engineer position at Sapphire Stream Technology?
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.