Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Owl Labs; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Unlimited PTO

Generous Parental Leave

Work From Home Stipend

Commuter Benefit

Flexible Work

Paid Holidays

Equity

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Boston is seeking an experienced Android AOSP and Linux developer to join their team. The role involves designing and implementing software solutions for IoT devices, optimizing code for performance, and mentoring junior engineers. Ideal candidates should have over 5 years of experience in Android and Linux development, strong programming skills in C, C++, Java, and Kotlin. Benefits include competitive medical coverage, unlimited PTO, and flexible work options.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with Android platform development and Android HAL.
• 5+ years of experience in Linux-based embedded systems development.
• Strong programming fundamentals in C, C++, Java, and Kotlin.
• Proficiency with debugging tools and logic analyzers.
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design and customize embedded software solutions for IoT devices.
• Debug complex system-level and user space issues.
• Optimize code for performance and power consumption.
• Maintain and enhance existing firmware codebases.
• Mentor junior engineers and review code contributions.

Skills

Android platform development

Embedded systems development

C

C++

Java

Kotlin

Debugging tools

Version control (Git)

CI/CD pipelines

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Android Studio

GDB

JTAG debuggers

Job description

Owl Labs is seeking an experienced Android AOSP and Linux developer to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience developing embedded Android and Linux systems and applications with a focus on IoT solutions, network connectivity, and audio/video processing. This role requires the ability to identify, analyze, and resolve issues effectively.

What You’ll Do

• Design, implement and customize embedded software solutions for IoT devices and consumer electronics running Android OS and Linux
• Debug complex system-level and user space issues across hardware and software boundaries
• Optimize code for performance, power consumption, and memory utilization
• Maintain and enhance existing firmware codebases
• Create technical documentation and specifications
• Mentor junior engineers and review code contributions

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with Android platform development and Android HAL
• 5+ years of experience in Linux-based embedded systems development. Great general understanding of how Linux is structured
• Strong Knowledge of Android HIDL/AIDL interfaces, build system, etc
• Strong programming fundamentals. Proficiency with C, C++, Java, Kotlin
• Ability to work with legacy code, learn how things work and organized
• Proficiency with debugging tools and logic analyzers
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of networking protocols (Ethernet, TCP/IP, UDP)
• Experience with wireless protocols (WiFi, Bluetooth, BLE)
• Experience with IoT protocols (MQTT, CoAP, LwM2M)
• Audio/Video codec implementation and optimization

Technical Skills

• Programming Languages: C, C++, Java, Kotlin
• Operating Systems: Android AOSP, Linux
• Development Tools: Android Studio, GDB, JTAG debuggers
• Protocols: TCP/IP, UDP, MQTT, USB, I2C, SPI, UART
• Wireless Technologies: WiFi, Bluetooth, BLE
• Networking: Ethernet, IPv4/IPv6, Network Security
• Version Control: Git, Gerrit, Jenkins
• Build Systems: Make, Gradle, CMake

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field

What We Offer

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Unlimited PTO
• Generous Parental Leave
• Work From Home Stipend
• Commuter Benefit
• Flexible Work
• Paid Holidays
• Equity

Salary Range

$140,000—$180,000 USD

Owl Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to our values of embracing inclusivity and creating a culture where everyone feels respected and connected, no matter the location of their work environment. We invite applications from people of all walks of life and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need accommodations due to a disability, please let us know.

Who We Are

Owl Labs is a collaborative tech company, creating an equalized meeting and learning experience for all, wherever participants may be. Powering hybrid teams and remote work is in our DNA. Owl Labs has been a leader when it comes to celebrating and connecting hybrid teams and classrooms -- meaning both in-office and remote workers, in-room students and at-home learning. We’re best known for the Meeting Owl product line, a smart 360 camera, mic, speaker all-in-one solution. Sitting in the center of the table, the Meeting Owl uses vision and voice recognition to shift the camera to focus on who’s speaking, giving all participants a feeling as if they’re in the same room. With the continued rise of hybrid teams and remote workers, our products allow for better collaboration and productivity no matter your location.

Our award-winning product, the Meeting Owl Pro, was named one of TIME magazine’s 100 Best Inventions of 2020 and has been recognized by CES Innovation Awards 2020, Red Dot Design Awards 2020, SXSW Innovation Awards 2020. Our team was recognized as an Inc. Best Workplaces 2020 and 2021 and named on the esteemed Inc.’s Editor’s List.