Android Kernel / BSP Development Engineer | Mirafra Technologies | Bangalore

Mirafra Technologies; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Mirafra Technologies in Bangalore is seeking an experienced Android Kernel/BSP Development Engineer with 3–7 years of professional software engineering experience to design, develop, and optimize Android kernel subsystems, BSPs, and low-level drivers in an on-site, permanent role.

You will work on Linux kernel devices, device trees, bootloaders, and hardware bring-up, collaborating with hardware and firmware teams to ensure high performance and robust memory and power management across ARM/SoC

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 3–7 years of professional experience in embedded software, Android kernel/BSP development.
• Proficiency in C and C++ system programming and kernel driver debugging.
• Experience with Android kernel development, BSP customization, and device drivers.
• Strong knowledge of Linux kernel architecture, IPC, and multithreading.
• Ability to analyze hardware datasheets and interfaces.
• Eligibility to work in India; willing to work on-site in Bangalore.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and optimize Android kernel software, BSPs, and device drivers in embedded Linux.
• Write robust C/C++ code for system-level kernel modules and HAL.
• Configure Linux kernel subsystems, bootloaders, device trees, and power management.
• Diagnose kernel panics, memory leaks, driver conflicts, and synchronization issues.
• Collaborate with hardware, board bring-up, and firmware teams on integration.
• Conduct unit, integration, and performance testing across target platforms.
• Maintain documentation, architecture specs, and BSP release notes.
• Ensure coding standards, QA, and timely project delivery.

Skills

C/C++

Android kernel

BSP customization

Device drivers

Linux kernel

IPC

Multithreading

Hardware bring-up

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EC/EE

Tools

U-Boot

Fastboot

Device Trees

HAL development

Job description

Position Summary

Mirafra Technologies is actively seeking an experienced, high-caliber, and technical Android Kernel / BSP Development Engineer with 3 to 7 years of professional software engineering experience to join our team in Bangalore on a full-time permanent basis. In this critical embedded software role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing Android kernel subsystems, Board Support Packages (BSPs), and low-level device drivers. You will leverage your strong background in Linux kernel development, Android Open Source Project (AOSP), device tree configuration, and hardware bring-up to deliver uncompromised system performance. This opportunity offers competitive compensation, executive technical visibility, and exceptional career growth prospects within a leading global technology staffing and semiconductor design services enterprise.

Detailed Job Description

As an Android Kernel/BSP Development Engineer supporting embedded software engineering in Bangalore via Mirafra Technologies, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of Android kernel customization, bootloader bring-up, and hardware-software integration. Your day-to-day responsibilities include writing robust C/C++ code, developing and customizing Android Linux kernel drivers, configuring device trees, and resolving complex kernel-level memory, power, and peripheral synchronization issues. You will collaborate closely with hardware design squads, system architects, and firmware engineering teams to integrate device drivers across diverse ARM/SoC hardware platforms. Furthermore, you will conduct rigorous code reviews, optimize CPU/memory resource utilization, maintain meticulous technical documentation, and ensure seamless delivery under immediate to 30 days notice periods.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and optimize Android kernel software, Board Support Packages (BSPs), and low-level device drivers in embedded Linux environments.
• Write clean, efficient, high-performance C and C++ code for system-level kernel modules and hardware abstraction layers (HAL).
• Configure, customize, and troubleshoot Linux kernel subsystems, bootloaders (U-Boot/Fastboot), device trees, and power management features.
• Diagnose and resolve complex kernel panics, memory leaks, driver conflicts, and hardware synchronization anomalies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware engineering, board bring-up teams, and firmware architects.
• Conduct rigorous unit testing, integration testing, and performance profiling across target mobile and embedded platforms.
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, architecture specifications, and BSP release notes.
• Ensure strict adherence to coding standards, software quality assurance, and project delivery milestones.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 3 to 7 years of progressive professional experience in software engineering, embedded systems, or Android kernel/BSP development.
• Expert practical proficiency in C and C++ programming and systems-level software development.
• Deep hands-on experience in Android kernel development, Board Support Package (BSP) customization, and device driver debugging.
• Strong comprehensive knowledge of Linux kernel architecture, device drivers, inter-process communication (IPC), and multithreading.
• Proven ability to analyze low-level hardware datasheets, schematic diagrams, and hardware-software interfaces.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skills.
• Mandatory legal eligibility to work in India with local residency and availability for on-site operations in Bangalore.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Master's degree in Embedded Systems, Computer Engineering, or related postgraduate specializations.
• Experience with Android framework integration, Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL) development, and SELinux policies.
• Familiarity with hardware interfaces such as I2S, SPI, I2C, UART, USB, and MIPI DSI/CSI controllers.
• Prior working experience in semiconductor, consumer electronics, or automotive infotainment software development.

Application Information

• Recruiter: Mirafra Technologies Recruitment Division
• Contact Name: Venkat Thirumalasetty (Technical Recruitment Specialist)
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone:
• Application URL: https://www.mirafra.com
• Salary/Rate: Market Competitive / Semiconductor Enterprise Package
• Deadline: Open until filled (Urgent Bangalore On-Site Opening)
• Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days
• Contract Duration: Permanent / Full-Time On-Site (Bangalore, India)

Recruitment Pro Tip

When applying for this Android Kernel / BSP Development Engineer position at Mirafra Technologies, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your hands-on Android kernel/BSP development experience, your C/C++ systems programming background, and your immediate to 30 days availability.