Senior Embedded Software/AOSP Engineer

Responsibilities

• Bring up new platforms and hardware and optimize AOSP-based OS across SoC, GPU, NPU, Camera, ISP, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI, and power
• Design and implement system APIs, HAL, and framework layers
• Tune image processing, CV, and ML pipelines for on-device efficiency
• Own system security including boot/verification chains and security patches
• Profile and debug the stack using tools like perfetto, systrace, tcpdump, and Arm Mobile Studio
• Partner with SoC vendors and ODM/JDM partners on BSP drops and silicon issues
• Support manufacturing operations including device provisioning and factory test images

Requirements

• 5+ years of building embedded system software
• Hands-on experience with multiple AOSP versions and SoC bringup
• Working knowledge of AOSP build system and release tooling
• Track record of shipping massively deployed embedded products
• Deep knowledge of Android and Linux internals (kernel, drivers, HAL, SELinux, verified boot)
• Proficiency in low-level system debugging
• Proficiency in C, C++, and Python
• Good English communication

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with TV, set-top-box, video conferencing, or gaming platforms
• Domain knowledge of cameras, ISPs, and image processing pipelines
• Domain knowledge of NPUs and edge ML deployment
• Domain knowledge of Arm Cortex CPUs and Mali GPUs
• Depth in connectivity stacks (WiFi, Bluetooth, HID)
• Experience with SoC vendors like Amlogic, Rockchip, MediaTek, or Qualcomm
• Open-source contributions to Linux kernel or AOSP

About the Company

Nex is on a mission to help families rediscover the joy of movement through Nex Playground, an award-winning active play system that combines technology and play to deliver interactive experiences powered by natural body motion.