Firmware Developer

Tech Mahindra; Hyderabad, Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech Mahindra is seeking a seasoned Embedded Android/Linux developer to design and optimize software for mobile and embedded devices. The role emphasizes C/C++ development, real-time systems, AOSP integration, and Android framework work.

You will work on Android build systems, HAL and kernel debugging, device drivers, and OTA software releases, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust platforms and reliable updates for customers in India and beyond.

Qualifications

• Experience with Android Open Source Project (AOSP) and framework development.
• Proficiency in Linux kernel concepts and device driver fundamentals.
• Strong debugging skills with GDB, ADB, and Logcat.

Skills

Embedded Software Development

C and C++ programming

Embedded Firmware Development

Real-Time and Embedded Systems

Multi-threaded Programming

Memory Management and Performance

Tools

Android Build System (Soong/Make)

GDB Debugging

ADB & Logcat Analysis

Git Version Control

Static Analysis Tools

Software Profiling

CI/CD Tools

Job description

Required Technical Skills

• Embedded Software Development
• Strong programming expertise in C and C++
• Embedded Firmware Development
• Real-Time and Embedded Systems Concepts
• Multi-threaded Programming
• Memory Management and Performance Optimization

Android Platform

• Experience with Android Open Source Project (AOSP)
• Android Framework and System Architecture
• Android Build System (Soong/Make)
• Android Middleware and System Services
• Android Boot Process

Linux & Device Development

• Linux Operating System Fundamentals
• Shell Scripting
• Device Driver Fundamentals
• Kernel Debugging Concepts
• Hardware Interface Understanding (UART, SPI, I2C, USB)
• Debugging & Tools
• GDB Debugging
• ADB, Logcat Analysis
• Git Version Control
• Static Analysis Tools
• Software Profiling and Performance Analysis

Preferred Skills

• Experience in Android Framework Development.
• Knowledge of Linux Kernel and Device Drivers.
• Exposure to HAL (Hardware Abstraction Layer) development.
• Experience with Qualcomm, MediaTek, Samsung Exynos, or similar platforms.
• Understanding of Android Security and SELinux.
• Experience with OTA updates and software release management.
• Familiarity with CI/CD environments and automation tools.