Senior Engineer, Embedded Android Systems Development

Shure Incorporated

. Design, develop, and test software for embedded Android-based professional audio products .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeNiles • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $115,600 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Embedded Software Development, particularly with Embedded Android/AOSP, focusing on low-level C/C++ and Java/Kotlin programming. Proficient in system architecture, debugging, and collaboration within cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance audio products.

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Embedded Software DevelopmentEmbedded Android/AOSPModern C++11/14/17Android HAL ArchitectureSystem Performance Optimization

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Hard Skills

C++CJavaKotlinAndroid NDKJNI DevelopmentAOSP Build SystemsDebuggingSoftware Design PrinciplesAutomated Testing

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationTeam CollaborationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Android StudioGitLinux Command-Line ToolsADBGDBValgrindSystracePerfettoProtocol AnalyzersWireshark

Industry Keywords

Embedded SystemsAudio ProductsSystem ServicesLinux Kernel DriversCI/CD PipelinesARM ArchitectureUARTI2CSPIBluetooth/BLE

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AndroidJavaKotlinLinuxC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and test software for embedded Android-based professional audio products
Focus on standard networking protocols for managing Shure devices and supporting system functionality
Tailor and build custom Android OS (AOSP) images with SoC board support packages and HAL integrations
Write, optimize, and maintain low-level C/C++ native code, JNI bindings, and custom Android HALs for peripheral devices and sensors
Build system services, background processes, and high-performance applications in Kotlin and Java
Diagnose and resolve system issues involving memory leaks, thread contention, power consumption, boot-time optimization, and driver interactions
Collaborate with cross-functional development teams to design and implement audio products and technologies
Estimate, organize, and document tasks
Apply software development methodologies emphasizing separation of concerns, reusability, maintainability, minimized complexity, high cohesion, and low coupling
Model designs using UML and related methods; develop use cases for real-time systems behavior
Architect maintainable system designs
Review peer engineers’ designs and code
Mentor junior and entry-level staff members

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or Computer Electrical Engineering
Minimum 4 years of embedded software development experience, with at least two years focused on Embedded Android/AOSP
Understanding of software design, analysis and programming using C++ and/or C, Java, and Kotlin
Strong expertise in Modern C++11/14/17 for native development and system performance
Deep proficiency in Java and Kotlin for framework and system service layer development
Experience with AOSP build systems: Soong, Ninja, Android.bp, and Android.mk
Experience with Android HAL architecture, HIDL/AIDL, system services, and Linux kernel drivers/interfaces
Experience using Android NDK, JNI development, and IPC mechanisms including Binder, Sockets, and Shared Memory
Proficiency with Git, Linux command-line tools, Android Studio, ADB, GDB, Valgrind, and Systrace/Perfetto
Experience solving problems following SOLID and object-oriented design principles
Expertise with debugging using protocol analyzers and Wireshark
Experience with software version control and release
Ability to analyze complex interdependent variables
Verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work effectively within a team environment and lead junior engineers
Quality consciousness
Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; Shure will not sponsor work visas
Bonus: Experience with custom board bring-up on ARM architecture, such as Qualcomm, NXP, or Rockchip
Bonus: Knowledge of UART, I2C, SPI, GPIO, USB, and Bluetooth/BLE
Bonus: Exposure to automated testing for embedded devices and CI/CD pipelines tailored for hardware/AOSP
Bonus: Knowledge of Android security architectures, including SELinux policies, TrustZone, and secure boot

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive healthcare
Mental health plans
Retirement savings plans
Generous paid time off programs
Employee discounts
Professional development opportunities
Work-life balance initiatives
Employee recognition programs
Volunteering/community involvement opportunities
Flexible work arrangements
Associate-first culture