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HALF GEEK - HALF HUMAN
Low Level Android, Firmware Engineer
Location
Tennessee
Posted
124 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Low Level Android, Firmware Engineer
Atiba
• Support and maintain production custom Android 7 (Nougat) builds with capacitive touch screen. • Troubleshoot and resolve platform stability, performance, and reliability issues (some of the issues are screen freeze, random board reboot, screen going black...) • Perform deep root cause analysis across bootloader, 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.
Job Requirements
- Strong experience in Android low-level development (bootloader, 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 6DualLite or similar ARM-based SoCs
- 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.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
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