Overview
Remote Work: Hybrid
Overview:
Let’s create tomorrow together.
At Zebra Technologies, we innovate solutions that enable businesses to gain a competitive edge by empowering their workforce and enhancing operational efficiencies. We are seeking a highly skilled Android Framework Developer to contribute to our cutting-edge embedded systems and mobile computing platforms.
This role is ideal for a quick learner and agile engineer who thrives in dynamic environments and excels in debugging, system-level development, and collaborative problem-solving. The position will focus on enhancing the Android framework, system services, and interactions with lower layers, ensuring robust, scalable, and high-performance solutions.
Responsibilities:
Framework and System Development:
o Design, develop, and enhance Android framework components and APIs.
o Implement and optimize system services, drivers, and middleware layers.
o Work on Android runtime (ART), HAL (Hardware Abstraction Layer), and lower-level system components.
- Debugging and Problem Solving:
o Diagnose and resolve complex system issues across the Android stack, including framework, services, and hardware interactions.
o Utilize advanced debugging tools and techniques to ensure system stability and performance.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration:
o Collaborate with hardware engineers, QA teams, and other software engineers to integrate solutions seamlessly across the stack.
o Work closely with product managers and design teams to translate requirements into technical deliverables.
- Agile Development:
o Operate in an agile environment, participating in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
o Contribute to code reviews and mentor junior team members on best practices.
- Performance Optimization:
o Identify performance bottlenecks and implement improvements at the system level.
o Optimize memory usage, CPU cycles, and power consumption to enhance the end-user experience.
- Documentation and Standards:
o Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for system configurations, APIs, and development guides.
o Ensure compliance with industry standards and Zebra's internal development protocols.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with ~5 years of experience; or Master’s degree with ~4 years of experience in system-level Android development.
Technical Skills
- Expertise in Android Framework:
o Strong understanding of Android architecture, including Frameworks, System Services, and HAL layers.
o Hands-on experience with AOSP (Android Open Source Project).
- Programming Languages:
o Proficiency in Java, Kotlin, and C++ for Android development.
o Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Shell Scripting) is a plus.
- Debugging Tools and Techniques:
o Experience with tools like GDB, Logcat, Systrace, and Perf for debugging and performance analysis.
o Knowledge of debugging system-level issues in embedded platforms.
- Hardware-Software Integration:
o Understanding of hardware interactions, including drivers and communication protocols (e.g., USB, I2C, SPI, UART).
o Familiarity with custom hardware platforms and SoC integrations.
- Version Control and CI/CD:
o Proficient in Git and experience with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub, Gerrit or similar tools.
Behavioral Skills
- A quick learner with the ability to adapt to new technologies and environments.
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- Pune, Maharashtra, India
- Pune, Maharashtra, India