Hands-on Embedded Linux & Android Systems Engineer

Lexarenterprise; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Lexar Enterprise, a leader in memory and storage solutions, is seeking an embedded Linux/Android systems engineer in San Jose, CA. The role focuses on development, testing, and integration of tiered memory systems on real hardware.

The candidate will build Android kernel/images, run experiments, collect performance data, and create scripts. 3–6 years in related fields and a BS/MS in CS or equivalent are expected.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of embedded Linux, Android, firmware, BSP, or systems software experience.
• BS/MS degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Shell scripting experience; Python is a plus.
• Experience working with real hardware.
• Familiarity with Linux kernel concepts such as drivers, sysfs, procfs, memory, block devices, or device trees.
• Comfortable using source control, build systems, and command-line tools.

Responsibilities

• Build and flash Android kernel and platform images.
• Support development of memory, swap, zram/zswap, or platform configuration features.
• Run experiments on real devices and collect logs, counters, and performance data.
• Write or maintain shell and Python scripts for setup, testing, and analysis.
• Debug issues using ADB, fastboot, dmesg, logcat, sysfs, and procfs.
• Help maintain device setup instructions and validation checklists.
• Implement well-scoped kernel, userspace, or automation changes under senior guidance.

Skills

Embedded Linux

Android

Kernel development

Shell scripting

Python

Hardware experience

Debugging tools (ADB/fastboot)

Source control

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

ADB

fastboot

Kernel build systems

Job description

Lexar Enterprise, a leader in memory and storage solutions, is seeking an embedded Linux/Android systems engineer in San Jose, CA. The role focuses on development, testing, and integration of tiered memory systems on real hardware.

The candidate will build Android kernel/images, run experiments, collect performance data, and create scripts. 3–6 years in related fields and a BS/MS in CS or equivalent are expected.