Software Development Engineer - Chicago, IL

About Our Team

We are looking for a Software Development Engineer to support the development of system-level software components across embedded devices. Working across Android, Linux, and RTOS-based operating systems you will ensure that our integrated AI agent platform will perform reliably.

We recently introduced Qira, our new cross‑device Personal AI that works seamlessly across Lenovo and Motorola products. More information can be found here:

Chicago, IL, Hybrid (3 days onsite and 2 days remote)

• Contribute to the design, development, and integration of system‑level software for embedded consumer and consumer electronic devices (Motorola smartphones, Yoga Tablets, Think Pads and Personal Computers).
• Develop and enhance OS‑level components, middleware, and services running on Android, Linux, or RTOS platforms.
• Work on low‑level software interactions involving device drivers, OS services, hardware interfaces, and middleware layers.
• Debug complex, multilayer workflows spanning applications, system services, and underlying OS components.
• Perform performance analysis and optimization related to stability, latency, memory usage, and system responsiveness.
• Collaborate effectively with hardware, firmware, platform, and application teams to resolve system‑level issues.
• Participate in design discussions, code reviews, and technical problem‑solving across functional boundaries.
• Contribute to documentation and technical artifacts that support system integration and long‑term maintainability.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, Data Science, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience developing system software, ideally a combination of Android, Linux and RTOS devices.
• 5+ years of experience with C++.
• 3+ years of experience with Rust.

• 7+ years of experience developing system or embedded software on consumer electronic devices.
• 7+ years of experience developing system software on Android, Linux, and RTOS devices.
• 5+ years of experience with Rust working on systems with constrained resources.
• Strong experience communicating OS processes and limitations with common restraints: memory, threading, IPC, I/O.
• Ability to document, communicate and debug system‑level issues across software layers.
• Strong verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate with Development, Product, Quality, and Ops teams.
• Experience developing system or middleware components close to hardware a plus.
• Familiarity with Android system internals a plus.

The base salary budgeted range for this position is $120‑150k. Individuals may also be considered for bonus and/or commission. This position will be hybrid in our Chicago, IL site and is onsite 3 days per week.

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In compliance with Colorado's EPEWA, the expected Final date to receive applications for this position is July 27, 2026. This applies to both external and internal candidates.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.