Android Wi-FI AOSP Engineer

US$160000.00 - US$180000.00 per annum + + Excellent benefits

San Jose, California

posted 20 May 25

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Android Wi-FI AOSP Engineer

US$160000.00 - US$180000.00 per annum + + Excellent benefits

Apply now

About this role

Android Wi-Fi & AOSP Engineer - $160-180K
Location: San Jose, CA | Hybrid | Full-time

Are you an expert in Android internals with a passion for wireless connectivity and media streaming? A leading innovation-focused design house is seeking an experienced Android Wi-Fi & AOSP Engineer to work on cutting-edge Android device projects. This role centers on enhancing and debugging the Google Cast feature, with a focus on the Wi-Fi stack and middleware layers within the Android Open Source Project (AOSP).

This is an opportunity to contribute directly to next-generation connected devices alongside a world-class engineering team.


What You'll Do

  • Dive deep into the AOSP Wi-Fi framework, working on layers above the driver level.

  • Integrate, debug, and optimize Google Cast functionality on Android-based devices.

  • Troubleshoot and enhance Wi-Fi performance, ensuring reliable media casting and stable connections.

  • Optimize network behavior for streaming, including Quality of Service (QoS), buffer handling, and channel selection.

  • Work with Android's Wi-Fi supplicant, handling encryption, authentication, and connection challenges.

  • Ensure compliance with Wi-Fi security protocols (WPA2/WPA3) for secure device operation.

  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-performance, connected device solutions.


What You Bring

  • A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.

  • 10+ years of Android development experience with a strong focus on Wi-Fi and middleware.

  • Deep knowledge of AOSP, particularly the networking and Wi-Fi subsystems.

  • Proven expertise in debugging complex issues within the Android networking stack.

  • Strong understanding of Android Networking APIs and Wi-Fi supplicant architecture.

  • Experience with tools like Wireshark for network diagnostics.

  • Proficiency in C++, Java, and/or Kotlin.

  • Familiarity with casting technologies such as Google Cast, Miracast, Airplay, or DLNA is a plus.


You're Someone Who

  • Thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced development environment.

  • Has a proactive mindset and takes ownership of problems through to resolution.

  • Is flexible and able to quickly adapt to new tools, technologies, or project contexts.

  • Communicates effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders alike.

  • Contract Type

    Permanent

  • Specialism

    Technology

  • Working pattern

    Full Time

  • Job ref

    BBBH132736

  • Expiry date

    19 June 2025

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