Android BSP Engineer
Ubiquiti Stockholm, Sweden
Technology, Information and Internet · 1,001-5,000 employees
About the role
The Android BSP Engineer will bring up Android on custom hardware and develop the board support package, including kernel configuration and driver integration. They will also be responsible for optimizing system performance, debugging hardware-software integration issues, and maintaining Android system images.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have professional experience with Android platform development, AOSP, and embedded Linux, including strong proficiency in C and C++. The role requires the ability to read hardware schematics and a systematic approach to debugging complex hardware and software integration problems.
Full description
About Ubiquiti
At Ubiquiti Inc., we create technology platforms for Businesses, Smart Homes, and Internet Service Providers, driven by our goal to connect everyone, everywhere. To date, Ubiquiti has shipped over 100 million devices worldwide, from ISP networking products to next generation of IT solutions. Our growth is made possible by the dedicated team of hundreds behind the scenes. From software developers and product managers to designers and strategists, Team UI is driven to achieve our common goal: Rethinking IT. At Ubiquiti, you’ll heighten your potential and broaden your horizons - all while shaping the future of connectivity.
Join forces with us on our mission to build a better IT industry. We are currently looking for a highly skilled Android BSP Engineer to our team in Stockholm or Malmö, Sweden.
Please note that applicants must live in Sweden and hold a valid work permit at the time of application to be considered for this role.
Responsibilities:
• Bring up Android on new custom hardware, from initial kernel boot through a fully functioning Android system
• Develop and customize the Android platform and board support package
• Configure and maintain the Linux kernel, device tree, boot configuration, and Android device configuration
• Integrate the Android software stack with custom hardware
• Integrate, port, develop, and maintain drivers and interfaces for RFID readers, sensors, and other peripherals
• Develop and integrate Android HALs, native services, system services, and application-facing APIs
• Configure Android init services, device permissions, SELinux policies, and VINTF manifests
• Diagnose problems across the bootloader, kernel, drivers, HALs, Android framework, and applications
• Debug hardware and software integration issues using logs, traces, test equipment, and hardware-debugging tools
• Optimize boot time, system performance, stability, power consumption, and reliability
• Build, configure, flash, and maintain Android system images
• Support system validation, production readiness, and compatibility testing
• Collaborate closely with hardware, embedded, application, manufacturing, and product engineers
• Help define the platform architecture, development workflows, and engineering practices for a new product at an early stage
Requirements:
• Professional experience with Android platform development, AOSP, Android BSPs, or Android-based embedded systems
• Strong knowledge of embedded Linux, including kernel configuration, device trees, and device drivers
• Experience bringing up software on new hardware or diagnosing board-level hardware/software integration problems
• Strong C and C++ development skills in embedded or system-level environments Experience with hardware interfaces such as SPI, I²C, UART, USB, and GPIO
• A systematic debugging approach and the ability to isolate problems across hardware and software layers
• Experience building, configuring, modifying, and flashing Linux or Android system images
• Ability to read hardware schematics and component datasheets
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with engineers from different disciplines
Please note that a background check will be conducted in the final stage of the recruitment process
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