AOSP Developer

Client Name

Tata Elxsi

Client Location

Bangalore

Position Name

AOSP Developer

Job Description

• Customize build and maintain Android operating system images using AOSP.

• Integrate AOSP with hardware components such as cameras sensors displays and radios.

• Develop and modify HAL (Hardware Abstraction Layer) frameworks and system services to support new hardware features.

• Work on bootloader kernel and device drivers to ensure compatibility with custom hardware.

• Hands on experience on OS migration

Platform Customization:

• Modify Android frameworks system applications and native libraries to meet specific product requirements.

• Customize the Android UI/UX including system themes launchers and preinstalled apps.

• Ensure compliance with CTS (Compatibility Test Suite) VTS (Vendor Test Suite) and other Android certification requirements.

Performance Optimization:

• Analyse and optimize system performance boot time and power consumption.

• Conduct profiling and troubleshooting of memory CPU and GPU usage.

• Address ANR (Application Not Responding) and crash issues through debugging and performance tuning.

Collaboration and Integration:

• Work closely with hardware engineers QA teams and product managers to ensure successful integration of new hardware components.

• Collaborate with app developers and UI/UX designers to ensure smooth interaction between the platform and custom applications.

• Provide support for OTA (OvertheAir) updates firmware releases and system upgrades.

Debugging and Issue Resolution:

• Debug and fix lowlevel system issues (kernel panics ANR memory leaks).

• Analyze logs using logcat dmesg adb and other debugging tools to diagnose and resolve issues.

• Implement custom logging for improved system monitoring and debugging.

Qualifications:

Technical Skills:

• Strong proficiency in C/C Java and Kotlin for Android development.

• Extensive experience with AOSP including Android build system makefiles and Bazel.

• Handson experience with Linux kernel development and device drivers.

• Familiarity with bootloaders (e.g. UBoot Fastboot) and recovery mechanisms.

• Experience with Android Debug Bridge (ADB) Fastboot and dumpsys tools.

• Knowledge of git and repo for managing AOSP source code.

Experience:

• 5 years of experience in Android platform development and custom ROM development.

• Experience working with SoC vendors (e.g. Qualcomm MediaTek) and integrating their device trees kernels and proprietary binaries.

• Understanding of Android security mechanisms SELinux policies and systemlevel permissions.

• Proven experience in debugging native crashes and Java layer issues.

• Application development using Kotlin a added advantage

Soft Skills:

• Strong problemsolving skills and ability to work independently on complex technical issues.

• Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with crossfunctional teams.

Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies and tools as required.

Qualification

Bachelor Computer/Software Engineering
Master Computer/Software Engineering

# Postions

1

Experience

7 Years

Type of Engagement

FTE

Work Location

Chennai

Notice Period

Immediate to 30 Days