Embedded Android Engineer for Production-Ready Hardware

Hark; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Hark, located in San Jose, California, is seeking an Application Engineer to develop the core application for our advanced hardware device. This role demands expertise in Android development and embedded systems, ensuring seamless integration between user experiences and firmware.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years in Android development, can manage software lifecycle, and excels in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. Compensation ranges from $120,000 to $300,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Android development, ideally on embedded or custom hardware devices.
• Hands-on experience with embedded systems, firmware integration, or hardware/software interfaces.
• Strong understanding of the Android platform at the system level (AOSP, system services, HAL).

Responsibilities

• Own the development of the primary application running on Hark’s hardware device.
• Build and optimize Android-based software that interfaces directly with embedded systems.
• Manage the full lifecycle of getting software onto a physical device.
• Collaborate closely with hardware, embedded software, and AI teams.

Skills

Android development

Embedded systems

Java/Kotlin

C/C++

Communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, BLE, USB)

Job description

Hark, located in San Jose, California, is seeking an Application Engineer to develop the core application for our advanced hardware device. This role demands expertise in Android development and embedded systems, ensuring seamless integration between user experiences and firmware.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years in Android development, can manage software lifecycle, and excels in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. Compensation ranges from $120,000 to $300,000 annually.