Lead Android AOSP Engineer

Innominds Software; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 4,200,000 - 6,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Innominds Software in Bangalore (Hybrid) seeks a Lead Android Engineer with deep AOSP expertise to drive architecture and platform roadmap. You will mentor engineers, lead OS upgrade initiatives, and collaborate with hardware and middleware teams to deliver robust Android-based solutions.

The role demands strong Java/Kotlin/C/C++ skills, hands-on AOSP experience, and leadership capabilities to guide a product R&D team through complex platform developments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on Android development with AOSP.
• Proven experience in OS upgrades and Android version bring-up.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities in a product R&D team.
• Deep understanding of Android architecture and security.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and customization of Android AOSP across platform and framework layers.
• Own and drive Android OS upgrades and new Android version bring-up activities.
• Work on Android Frameworks, system services, and platform components.
• Design, implement, and debug AIDL/HIDL interfaces per Project Treble architecture.
• Collaborate with hardware, BSP, and middleware teams for end-to-end platform integration.
• Analyze performance, stability, and security issues and provide robust solutions.
• Mentor team members and provide technical leadership in complex AOSP initiatives.
• Contribute to architecture decisions and long-term platform roadmap.

Skills

Android AOSP

Android Platform & Framework

AIDL/HIDL/Project Treble

Android OS upgrades

Java/Kotlin/C/C++

Android build system (Soong/Make)

Debugging with logcat/dumpsys

Job description

Role - Lead Android Engineer (Product R&D Team)

Experience - 5 to 12 years

Location - Bangalore (Hybrid)

Role Summary

We are seeking a Lead Android AOSP Engineer with deep expertise in the Android Architecture, Platform and Framework layers. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Android system architecture, OS upgrades, and new Android releases, along with leadership capabilities to guide and mentor teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and customization of Android AOSP across platform and framework layers
• Own and drive Android OS upgrades and new Android version bring-up activities
• Work extensively on Android Frameworks, system services, and platform components
• Design, implement, and debug AIDL/HIDL interfaces following Project Treble architecture
• Collaborate with hardware, BSP, and middleware teams for end-to-end platform integration
• Analyze system performance, stability, and security issues and provide robust solutions
• Mentor team members and provide technical leadership in complex AOSP initiatives
• Contribute to architecture decisions and long-term platform roadmap

Required Technical Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with Android AOSP
• Deep understanding of Android Platform & Framework architecture
• Solid experience with AIDL, HIDL, and Project Treble concepts
• Proven experience in Android OS upgrades and new Android releases
• Strong programming expertise in: Java/Kotlin, C / C++
• Good understanding of Android build system (Soong/Make)
• Strong debugging skills using logcat, dumpsys, native debugging tools