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Firmware Software Engineer - AOSP

DICEDenver, COL6 LeadAugust 14th, 2026
Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, SGS Consulting, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today!Responsibilities:Design and implement components at all layers of the system, e.g. kernel, synchronization primitives, resource allocators, memory management, security, I/O systems, persistence, etc for prototyping projects.Design and implement drivers and services that operate efficiently in a constrained environment yet when pressed can efficiently deliver large volumes of data with low-latency and high-bandwidth.Debug complex, system-level, multi-component issues that typically span across multiplev layers from kernel to application.Bring up new devices and lead debugging and performance tuning exercises that span multiple hardware/firmware/software teams.Understand software components from multiple partner teams, lead the integration of those components into the unified product code base, and drive their continued development.Minimum Qualifications:8+ years' Firmware Engineering experience in the following: device driver development, embedded systems, or operating systems.5+ years' experience working on systems software in a large-scale C/C++ code base.Demonstrated experience defining and driving technical work streams and providing technical leadership for software engineering teams.Proficiency in C and C++3+ experience on Android AOSP, Init, System Services, Build system, Android Architecture, Android Subsystems.Experience with one or more of the following technical domains: Graphics, Vulkan, OpenGL, OpenCL, Camera, video and audio systems.Experience in hardware bring-up using interfaces like ADC, GPIO, SPI, I2C, etc.Experience developing, debugging, and shipping software products on large code bases that span platforms and tools.Experience with Software Development processes including: source control, bug tracking, and design documentation.Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.Preferred Qualifications:Have demonstrated expertise in a few areas of AOSP, be able to navigate the various layers of AOSP: framework, system services, HAL, kernel, bootloader.Experience in Android frameworks and HAL adaptation.Experience with developing application and platform services on Android operating systems for VR/AR systemsDemonstrated experience working collaboratively in cross-functional teams.Top 3 must-have HARD skills:3+ experience on Android AOSP, Init, System Services, Build system, Android Architecture, Android Subsystems.5+ years' experience working on systems software in a large-scale C/C++ code base.8+ years' Firmware Engineering experience in the following: device driver development, embedded systems, or operating systems.Good to have skills:Experience with developing application and platform services on Android operating systems for VR/AR systemsHave demonstrated expertise in a few areas of AOSP, be able to navigate the various layers of AOSP: framework, system services, HAL, kernel, bootloader.Experience in Android frameworks and HAL adaptation.Firmware Software Engineer - AOSP