Senior Android/Linux Firmware Engineer | Embedded Systems

Android Jobs; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 116,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long term/short term disability

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Generous time off policies

4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave

11 paid holidays

Flexible paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

HP Inc. is seeking a Senior Android/Linux Firmware Developer to design and build firmware for Android-based video conferencing devices.

The role emphasizes embedded C/C++, Android internals, and Linux, with leadership responsibilities and collaboration across teams. You will contribute to secure, high-performance embedded applications, participate in architecture decisions, and mentor junior engineers in an agile environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent.
• 10+ years of experience in software development with embedded systems.
• Proficiency in embedded C/C++ and firmware development.
• Experience with firmware development and debugging in embedded environments.
• Knowledge in network and security protocols, USB stack development, Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi, and video encoding/decoding (H.264, H.265, SVC).
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Understanding of Android internals and Linux is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop innovative firmware for Android-based video conferencing devices.
• Hands-on experience on the full USB software stack is highly preferred.
• Build and enhance Android platform capabilities below the framework layer.
• Lead the development of secure, scalable, and high-performance embedded C/C++ applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define architecture, standards, and best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex system-level issues in embedded environments.
• Contribute to project planning, documentation, and testing strategies.
• Mentor junior engineers and share your expertise across the team.
• Drive continuous improvement through agile and lean development practices.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Android/Linux knowledge

Mentoring

Agile development

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

USB stack development

Android internals

Linux

Job description

HP Inc. is seeking a Senior Android/Linux Firmware Developer to design and build firmware for Android-based video conferencing devices.

The role emphasizes embedded C/C++, Android internals, and Linux, with leadership responsibilities and collaboration across teams. You will contribute to secure, high-performance embedded applications, participate in architecture decisions, and mentor junior engineers in an agile environment.