Android Middleware Engineer

TheCodingShef; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

KPIT Technologies in Bengaluru is seeking an experienced Android Middleware Engineer (Lead/Staff) to design, develop, and maintain middleware components using Kotlin and Java. You will integrate native libraries with Android applications using JNI and work with Binder/AIDL IPC.

The role demands deep knowledge of Android architecture, AOSP, framework internals, and strong debugging skills to ensure robust, scalable platform services across the Android stack.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Kotlin for Android development.
• Experience with Java and JNI for native integration.
• Understanding of Android architecture and AOSP.
• Knowledge of Android Framework internals and IPC (Binder/AIDL).
• Experience debugging middleware integration issues.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Android middleware components using Kotlin and Java.
• Integrate native libraries with Android applications using JNI.
• Implement and maintain AIDL interfaces and Binder IPC mechanisms.
• Work with Android Framework internals to support communication between system components.
• Troubleshoot middleware issues involving native code, Framework services, and IPC.
• Ensure code quality, stability, and maintainability across Android middleware components.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate middleware solutions into the Android platform.
• Follow established development practices, including version control and CI workflows.

Skills

Kotlin

Java

JNI

AOSP

Binder IPC

AIDL

Android architecture

Android IPC

Security mechanisms

Education

B.Tech / BE in Computer Science / IT

Tools

Android Studio

Job description

# Android Middleware EngineerKPIT TechnologiesBengaluruLead / StaffPosted todayApply on employer siteYou apply on the employer's own page. Never pay to apply for a job.## About the roleKotlinJavaNDK / C++AOSP / PlatformCI/CD\\*Education :\\*- Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.\\*Experience and Technical Requirements :\\*- Advanced proficiency in Kotlin for Android development.- Strong practical experience with Java programming.- Hands-on experience with Java Native Interface (JNI) for integrating Java/Kotlin code with native components.- Deep understanding of Android architecture and Android Open Source Project (AOSP).- Strong knowledge of Android Framework internals.- Experience with Android inter-process communication (IPC), particularly Binder and AIDL.- Understanding of communication between native code and Android Framework components.- Knowledge of Android security and permission mechanisms.- Ability to debug and troubleshoot middleware integration issues.\\*Job Responsibilities :\\*- Design, develop, and maintain Android middleware components using Kotlin and Java.- Integrate native libraries and components with Android applications and Framework services using JNI.- Implement and maintain AIDL interfaces and Binder-based IPC mechanisms.- Work with Android Framework internals to support reliable communication between system components.- Troubleshoot middleware issues involving native code, Framework services, and IPC.- Ensure code quality, stability, and maintainability across Android middleware components.- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate middleware solutions into the Android platform.- Follow established development practices, including version control and continuous integration workflows.\\*Personal Skills :\\*- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.- Attention to detail and commitment to code quality.- Ability to troubleshoot complex system-level issues.- Effective communication and teamwork.- Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.