Job Specifications
Job Title: Android Software Engineer with Android OS and AOSP platform engineering experience
Location: Irvine, CA 92618
Duration: 12 Months Contract to hire
This role requires strong Android platform experience—not just app development—and includes work across OS frameworks, kernel, BSP, HAL, and system‑level validation.
Job Description:
We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with deep experience in Android OS and AOSP platform engineering.
In this role, you will own and enhance a customized Android 5–based operating system used within a Class III medical device.
You will customize and harden the OS, improve system performance, integrate hardware components, and ensure the platform meets strict medical‑device cybersecurity and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Update and modify Android OS (version 5) to address security issues and compliance needs.
Customize and maintain an AOSP fork, including frameworks, system services, and configuration.
Apply OS‑level patches and security settings aligned with FDA and EU cybersecurity guidance.
Integrate BSPs, HALs, vendor patches, and hardware drivers with the Android platform.
Perform board bring‑up (U‑Boot, device tree, kernel integration).
Conduct low‑level debugging using UART, JTAG, and similar tools.
Modify Linux kernel components and device drivers when required.
Improve system performance, resource usage, and inter‑process communication (Binder/AIDL).
Use system‑level profiling tools to identify and fix issues.
Fix OS‑ and kernel‑level vulnerabilities and Reduce OS/kernel attack surfaces.
Implement OTA update mechanisms.
Support cybersecurity risk analysis and threat modeling.
Perform OS‑level verification and validation following IEC 62304.
Support risk management efforts aligned with ISO 14971.
Participate in audits and reviews to maintain regulatory compliance.
Work with app developers to ensure compatibility.
Partner with cybersecurity, system engineering, and quality teams.
Create and maintain architecture docs, test plans, and traceability matrices.
Ensure documentation is complete and audit‑ready.
Required Qualifications:
7+ years of Software Engineering experience.
3+ years working with Android OS / AOSP.
Strong experience with AOSP builds, Android frameworks, and kernel modification.
Solid understanding of Linux internals and embedded systems.
Experience in regulated environments.
Knowledge of IEC 62304, ISO 14971, and related standards.
Familiarity with cybersecurity risk assessment and vulnerability remediation.
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with legacy Android (Android 5).
About the Company
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