Senior Linux BSP Engineer

Jabil

. Participate in the full software development lifecycle for embedded Android/Linux-based products, from design and development through testing, debugging, release support, and maintenance .

Posted 10/13/2026contractRemote • UkraineSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in developing and debugging embedded software for Linux and Android platforms, with strong skills in C/C++ programming and a solid understanding of system-level development. Capable of troubleshooting complex technical issues and collaborating effectively in an international engineering environment.

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Embedded Software DevelopmentC/C++ ProgrammingEmbedded Linux DevelopmentDevice Driver DevelopmentAndroid HAL Debugging

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Hard Skills

Embedded SoftwareC/C++Linux KernelDevice Driver DevelopmentAndroid HALAOSP ArchitectureBash ScriptingPython ScriptingPerformance OptimizationDebugging

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingOwnership MindsetCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

GitGerritGitHubADBFastboot

Industry Keywords

Embedded SystemsAndroid FrameworkARM-Based PlatformsControl SystemsDigital MediaUnified Communications

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AndroidJavaKotlinLinuxPythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in the full software development lifecycle for embedded Android/Linux-based products, from design and development through testing, debugging, release support, and maintenance
Design, develop, and maintain embedded software and platform-level components using C/C++
Work on Embedded Linux and Android BSP areas, including platform configuration, hardware interfaces, device drivers, and support for new device features
Contribute to control system, digital media, and unified communications products used in enterprise environments
Investigate and resolve system-level issues across Android/Linux software layers
Perform troubleshooting, debugging, performance improvements, and bug fixing
Support integration between software applications, hardware components, connected devices, and control systems
Support field escalations for new and legacy products
Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including test procedures, design notes, troubleshooting information, and implementation details
Collaborate with hardware, firmware, Android, Linux, and application engineers across multiple countries
Analyze complex technical problems, propose solutions, make engineering decisions, and take ownership from investigation through implementation and validation

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of proven experience developing, customizing, and debugging embedded software / firmware for Linux and/or Android-based products
Strong programming skills in C/C++ within embedded or system-level development environments
Hands-on experience with Embedded Linux development on ARM-based platforms, including configuration, build, deployment, hardware interfaces, and platform bring-up
Experience with Linux Kernel, U-Boot, Device Tree, and low-level platform customization
Practical experience with device driver development, optimization, troubleshooting, bug fixing, and adding new functionality for display, power management, Wi-Fi, GPIO, or other hardware interfaces
Hands-on experience with Android HAL and debugging issues across Android Framework and Linux Kernel layers
Good understanding of AOSP architecture and Android platform development workflows
Strong understanding of recent Android versions, features, APIs, and changes, preferably Android 14 or later
Experience with Git, Gerrit, GitHub, ADB, and Fastboot
Ability to debug embedded systems where traditional step debugging may be limited or unavailable
Ability to independently read and understand electrical schematics
Strong problem-solving skills, ownership mindset, and ability to work independently in a complex technical environment
Good written and verbal communication skills in an international engineering setting
Experience with Android framework services, Android Native applications using JNI/NDK, or Android system applications written in Java or Kotlin is nice to have
Experience with hardware-accelerated graphics processing, especially OpenGL ES, is nice to have
Experience with Camera, Display, Media, power management, or connectivity-related subsystems is nice to have
Experience with Bash or Python scripting/automation is nice to have
A degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field would be an advantage

Benefits

Comp & perks

B2B engagement as an independent contractor with discretion over the manner, time, and place of service delivery
Remote cooperation model with flexibility in how and where you work, subject to project requirements and agreed deliverables
Long-term project engagement with clearly defined technical objectives
Opportunity to support engineering projects delivered for market-leading global brands
Collaboration with international engineering stakeholders and highly experienced specialists across different countries
Exposure to modern technologies and complex engineering challenges across embedded systems and Android platforms
Opportunity to influence technical decisions and contribute knowledge to products used globally