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
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Dive deep into the AOSP Wi-Fi framework, working on layers above the driver level.
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Integrate, debug, and optimize Google Cast functionality on Android-based devices.
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Troubleshoot and enhance Wi-Fi performance, ensuring reliable media casting and stable connections.
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Optimize network behavior for streaming, including Quality of Service (QoS), buffer handling, and channel selection.
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Work with Android's Wi-Fi supplicant, handling encryption, authentication, and connection challenges.
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Ensure compliance with Wi-Fi security protocols (WPA2/WPA3) for secure device operation.
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Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-performance, connected device solutions.
What You Bring
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A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
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10+ years of Android development experience with a strong focus on Wi-Fi and middleware.
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Deep knowledge of AOSP, particularly the networking and Wi-Fi subsystems.
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Proven expertise in debugging complex issues within the Android networking stack.
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Strong understanding of Android Networking APIs and Wi-Fi supplicant architecture.
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Experience with tools like Wireshark for network diagnostics.
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Proficiency in C++, Java, and/or Kotlin.
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Familiarity with casting technologies such as Google Cast, Miracast, Airplay, or DLNA is a plus.
You're Someone Who
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Thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced development environment.
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Has a proactive mindset and takes ownership of problems through to resolution.
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Is flexible and able to quickly adapt to new tools, technologies, or project contexts.
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Communicates effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders alike.
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Contract Type
Permanent
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Specialism
Technology
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Working pattern
Full Time
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Job ref
BBBH132736
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Expiry date
19 June 2025
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