Senior Software Engineer, AOSP - Core OS
Applied Intuition· Core OS / Vehicle OS
Sunnyvale, CA$171k - $275kFull-timePosted 10mo ago
About the role
Senior Software Engineer responsible for developing and maintaining Android (AOSP) OS and foundational system software for automotive platforms within Applied Intuition’s Vehicle OS product, focusing on BSP, firmware, HALs, and Linux kernel modules for ARM64 compute platforms.
Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and optimize Android (AOSP) HAL (Hardware Abstraction Layer), services, libraries, apps, and Linux kernel modules using industry best practices
- Diagnose, analyze, and resolve crashes or performance issues with Linux drivers and AOSP components such as HAL, services, libraries, and apps
- Apply strong OS fundamentals (IPC, virtual memory, concurrency/threading, etc.) to write software that meets demanding requirements for performance, stability, CPU/RAM utilization, code size, and concurrency
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including testers, product managers, and other developers, to deliver robust and innovative software solutions
- Contribute to the architecture and implementation of vehicle hypervisors and embedded OS components for next-generation automotive platforms
- Stay at the cutting edge of ARM64 platforms and hypervisor technologies, building mission-critical and engaging software experiences for SDVs
- Collaborate with application teams to ensure seamless integration between system software and the user interface
Qualifications
- 5+ years of Android (AOSP) systems software development experience on at least one of the popular SoC platforms (Qualcomm, NVIDIA, TI, NXP, Mediatek, etc)
- 5+ years of experience programming in C, C++ for ARM or X86 platforms
- Experience with Git, Gerrit, Github and modern software development practices
- Proven ability to develop and debug AOSP HAL, services, libraries, apps, and Linux kernel modules
- Strong fundamentals in operating system concepts: IPC, virtual memory, concurrency/threading, etc
- Experience with embedded software development on ARM platforms and Linux / Android (AOSP)
- Ability to write software with a focus on performance, stability, CPU/RAM utilization, code size, and concurrency
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and communicate technical challenges and solutions effectively
Skills
Required:Android (AOSP) developmentC / C++Linux kernel / driversOS fundamentalsARM64 / SoC platformsCollaboration / communication
Benefits
- base salary
- equity
- comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- 401k retirement benefits with employer match
- learning and wellness stipends
- paid time off
Last updated May 26, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
About Applied Intuition
Building vehicle intelligence | Applied Intuition
Applied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company with the tools, Vehicle OS, and autonomy stacks for creating safe, AI-powered vehicle experiences.
AIAutonomy stacksSelf-Driving SystemSimulationTesting & ValidationVehicle IntelligenceVehicle OSai-infrastructure-and-development
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