Software Engineer V; Onsite Redmond or Sunnyvale
Listed on 2025-12-27
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Software Development
Software Engineer, C++ Developer, DevOps
Software Engineer
We are seeking an Operating System (OS) Developer with strong design and build experience across multiple levels of the OS stack - from drivers to frameworks. The ideal candidate is hands‑on, innovative, and comfortable working across diverse technical layers to build and optimize embedded systems. This role requires initiative, technical depth, and the ability to execute effectively in an agile, fast‑paced environment.
Responsibilities- Design and implement software components across all layers of the OS stack, including drivers, frameworks, and system services.
- Debug complex, system‑level, multi‑component issues spanning from kernel to application layers.
- Profile and optimize performance issues across the full software stack.
- Bring up new devices, perform low‑level debugging, and conduct performance tuning exercises.
- Collaborate with partner teams to integrate software components into a unified codebase and drive their ongoing development.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 2+ years of experience with AOSP (Android Open Source Project) or Embedded Linux development.
- Proficiency in C/C++ with experience working in large‑scale system software codebases.
- Strong understanding of operating system internals and framework‑level services.
- Familiarity with software development best practices, including source control, unit testing, bug tracking, and design documentation.
- Experience shipping high‑quality consumer or embedded products.
- Knowledge of modern C/C++ standards, libraries, and best practices; experience with Java is a plus.
- Hands‑on experience with Android SDK, NDK, JNI, and IPC mechanisms.
- Experience with device bring‑up, Linux kernel customization, and hardware integration.
- Familiarity with Android/Linux performance tools, debugging utilities, and security models.
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