System Software Engineer, AOSP Location: Foster City, CA Duration: 6 months Description: Client is looking for a seasoned Android (AOSP) embedded systems engineer to join the Software Engineering team. In this role, you will be working with a very seasoned AOSP engineer and have the opportunity to drive custom In-Vehicle infotainment device solutions. Your work will be highly visible, at the forefront of our service rollout. In your development work, and in interactions with software, infrastructure, and hardware teams, we will expect you to be essential in establishing best practices and creating interfaces that result in a robust and secure system. Responsibilities: Develop and customize Linux based Android Services, embedded services and Android applications to ensure compatibility with a range of Android versions and devices. Design and optimize Android systems at the framework layer of AOSP to enhance performance and stability. You will be expected to implement current best practices in embedded AOSP development, HAL customization, Android Middleware, its maintenance and security. Working with cross-functional teams to bring up Android Software on the new devices, productionize and own the process required for maintaining Client products. Collaborate with application, hardware, infrastructure and vehicle teams on identifying and solving systems integration issues. Qualifications: BS / MS in Computer Science or similar degree with 5+ years of relevant experience. Proficiency in programming languages used in AOSP (C++/C or Java). Strong background in AOSP development with notable experience with Android Board Support Package (BSP), Android Middleware and embedded systems development. Experience in debugging Android Native Crashes and system crashes and Experience with debugging Android Middleware (Drivers, HAL, Libraries, Framework). Deep understanding of Android OTA mechanisms and implementing the best practices to support it across various devices. Good working knowledge of writing, modifying and maintaining linux services under SELinux. Experience including and interfacing with external components defined and maintained by other teams/entities. Dynamic, driven and hands-on, yet capable to multitask across functions. Good working knowledge with embedded systems testing, enhancing the automated test framework is a plus. Experience with creation of Android device builds to support Android system development is a plus. Bonus Qualifications: Android UI application development experience