Senior Android Platform Engineer

Inflection Managing Partner, Inc.; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 247,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

401(k) plan and match

Life insurance

Flexible time off

Commuter benefits

Professional development stipend

Job summary

Tools for Humanity is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to join as one of our first device software engineers in the San Francisco office. You will contribute to full-stack development of the next generation proof of human devices.

Responsibilities include designing and maintaining embedded Linux/Android components, extending AOSP HALs, and collaborating with hardware, software, and product teams to deliver high-volume Android devices with power-efficient performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Deep understanding of AOSP internals, HAL framework, and Android system bring-up.
• Experience shipping high volume mobile Android based devices.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain embedded Linux and Android system components, including kernel modules, init scripts, and system daemons.
• Develop and extend AOSP and custom HALs to support new hardware features and platform services.
• Define robust communication interfaces between system components.
• Manage full software development lifecycle from concept to production with a focus on scalable systems.
• Interface between firmware/hardware teams and Android application teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize system performance with UX considerations.
• Support overseas development with JDM/ODM partners.
• Integrate and optimize low-level drivers and middleware for performance and power efficiency.
• Mentor junior engineers in development best practices.

Skills

Embedded Linux

Android

AOSP

C/C++/Rust

Kernel/User-space

Hardware Bring-up

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in EE/CE or related field

Job description

Tools for Humanity is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to join as one of our first device software engineers in the San Francisco office. You will contribute to full-stack development of the next generation proof of human devices.

Responsibilities include designing and maintaining embedded Linux/Android components, extending AOSP HALs, and collaborating with hardware, software, and product teams to deliver high-volume Android devices with power-efficient performance.