Low Level Android/Firmware Engineer; Remote | U.S
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, 37247, USA
Listed on 2026-02-16
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Software Development
Overview
Atiba is seeking an experienced Android Low-Level / Firmware Engineer to support production Android builds, with a strong focus on troubleshooting, debugging, and resolving platform stability and reliability issues on NXP i.MX 6
Dual Lite processors. This role is critical to ensuring production-quality firmware through root cause analysis, system optimization, and cross-functional collaboration across hardware, QA, and manufacturing teams. Anticipated hours for this role are up to 20-40 hrs/week for approximately 6 months.
We’re looking for someone who can hit the ground running—comfortable working independently while staying responsive and collaborative with a fast-moving team. Must be authorized US worker residing in the United States.
Key Responsibilities- Support and maintain production custom Android 7 (Nougat) builds with capacitive touch screen.
- Troubleshoot and resolve platform stability, performance, and reliability issues (some issues are screen freeze, random board reboot, screen going black...).
- Perform deep root cause analysis across boot loader, kernel, HAL, and framework layers
- Debug and optimize U-Boot, Linux kernel, and device tree configurations
- Analyze system crashes, ANRs, kernel panics, watchdog resets, and boot failures
- Improve system robustness, boot reliability, and long-term runtime stability
- Validate and stabilize hardware peripherals (GPIO, I2C, SPI, UART, Ethernet, display, touch, audio, power management)
- Collaborate closely with QA and manufacturing teams to address production, pilot, and field-reported issues
- Support firmware releases, hotfixes, and continuous improvement of production images
- Organize work and provide up-to-date task status reporting using designated project management tools such as Jira
- Clear, effective, and timely communication with client and teammates
- Strong experience in Android low-level development (boot loader, kernel, HAL)
- Hands-on experience supporting production Android builds (Android 7 / Nougat preferred)
- Proven expertise in troubleshooting platform stability and reliability issues on Android low-level system on older generation (OS 7/8/9..)
- Solid BSP experience on NXP i.MX 6
Dual Lite or similar ARM-based So Cs - Proficiency in Linux kernel debugging and device tree analysis
- Strong debugging skills using adb, logcat, kernel logs, UART, and JTAG
- Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
- Successful completion of a drug and background screen
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