# Senior Software Engineer, AOSP - Core OS

**Company:** [Applied Intuition](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/applied-intuition)
**Location:** Sunnyvale, CA
**Role:** Embedded Engineering
**Salary:** $171k – $275k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Android, Aosp, C, C++, Linux Kernel, Hal (Hardware Abstraction Layer), Arm, Git, Gerrit, GitHub, Ipc, Virtual Memory, Concurrency, Qualcomm, Nvidia, Qnx
**Posted:** 2026-04-21

> Develops and maintains Android (AOSP) operating system, HAL, services, libraries, apps, and Linux kernel modules for automotive ARM64 platforms. Requires 5+ years AOSP experience, C/C++ expertise on ARM/X86, and strong OS fundamentals.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and optimize Android (AOSP) HAL (Hardware Abstraction Layer), services, libraries, apps, and Linux kernel modules using industry best practices.
- Diagnose, analyze, and resolve crashes or performance issues with Linux drivers and AOSP components such as HAL, services, libraries, and apps.
- Apply strong OS fundamentals (IPC, virtual memory, concurrency/threading, etc.) to write software that meets demanding requirements for performance, stability, CPU/RAM utilization, code size, and concurrency.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including testers, product managers, and other developers, to deliver robust and innovative software solutions.
- Contribute to the architecture and implementation of vehicle hypervisors and embedded OS components for next-generation automotive platforms.
- Stay at the cutting edge of ARM64 platforms and hypervisor technologies, building mission-critical and engaging software experiences for SDVs.
- Collaborate with application teams to ensure seamless integration between system software and the user interface.

## Requirements
- 5+ years of Android (AOSP) systems software development experience on at least one of the popular SoC platforms (Qualcomm, NVIDIA, TI, NXP, Mediatek, etc).
- 5+ years of experience programming in **C, C++** for ARM or X86 platforms.
- Experience with **Git, Gerrit, Github** and modern software development practices.
- Proven ability to develop and debug AOSP HAL, services, libraries, apps, and Linux kernel modules.
- Strong fundamentals in operating system concepts: IPC, virtual memory, concurrency/threading, etc.
- Experience with embedded software development on ARM platforms and **Linux / Android (AOSP)**.
- Ability to write software with a focus on performance, stability, CPU/RAM utilization, code size, and concurrency.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and communicate technical challenges and solutions effectively.

## Nice to Have
- Experience with Linux camera or display drivers for Qualcomm SOCs.
- Experience with core Android technologies such as binders, **virtIO drivers**, **audio HAL**, etc.
- Experience with **QNX** multimedia drivers and frameworks.
- Experience with HW debug, use of scopes, logical analyzers etc.

## Compensation
**Base salary range: $171,000 - $275,000 USD annually.** Includes equity, comprehensive health/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, 401k with employer match, learning/wellness stipends, and paid time off.

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