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Senior Embedded Android / AOSP Engineer Garmin Olathe, Kansas c,cpp,java,linux,android,consumer,senior,enterprise,onsite,us_midwest
Garmin

Senior Embedded Android / AOSP Engineer

Location Node Olathe, Kansas (onsite)
Base Compensation Competitive
Commitment full-time
Clearance Req none
c cpp java linux android consumer senior enterprise onsite us_midwest

Overview

Garmin is seeking a Senior Embedded Android / AOSP Engineer to provide technical leadership and software development across embedded Android platform engineering and Android application development for Garmin products.

Responsibilities

  • Serve in a leadership capacity as an individual contributor for embedded Android platform development including OS integration, system image customization, and platform stability
  • Lead and execute AOSP build configuration and Android version migration efforts
  • Develop and maintain system-level components including init scripts, system services, and device-specific configurations within the AOSP build system (Soong / Make)
  • Design and implement robust inter-process communication mechanisms such as service-based IPC and shared memory patterns
  • Lead root cause analysis and resolution of complex system issues including memory leaks, deadlocks, ANRs, concurrency issues, and boot-time performance
  • Develop and maintain Android applications using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose
  • Collaborate closely with device QA, firmware, and mobile application teams to resolve platform-level issues
  • Mentor and provide guidance to less experienced Software Engineers

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Math, Physics, or related field AND a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Excellent academics with cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule
  • Demonstrated proficiency with Android Open Source Project (AOSP): build system (Soong / Make), system image customization, and platform-level component development
  • Hands-on experience with Android version migrations on real hardware, including BSP bring-up and validation against target device constraints
  • Solid understanding of Android OS internals: init system, Binder IPC, system services, permissions model, and OTA update mechanisms
  • Proficiency in Java or Kotlin with demonstrated experience in Android application development using Jetpack Compose
  • Ability to diagnose and resolve platform-level issues across the stack, from build artifacts through OS runtime behavior
  • Mastered proficiency in writing software in Kotlin or Java, with experience in C or C++ in a systems context

Preferred

  • Experience developing for GMS-free or AOSP-only device environments
  • Hands-on experience developing or modifying Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL) components
  • Experience with embedded Linux or Android-based consumer hardware products
  • Familiarity with OTA update frameworks such as Android Update Engine
  • Experience with C or C++ in a systems or platform context
  • Familiarity with device QA workflows and automated test frameworks (CTS, VTS)
  • Experience contributing to cross-functional teams spanning hardware, firmware, and software
  • Prior experience working in a consumer mobile application codebase alongside embedded platform work
  • An interest or passion for golf

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Variables & Compensation

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Professional development
  • Product discounts
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