Embedded Software Engineer

We are looking for:

As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will be responsible for the kernel and driver level system development, which includes building, troubleshooting, and writing automated tests for the Android system on our embedded payments platforms. This team works closely with partner teams throughout the hardware and software product lifecycle, from hardware manufacturing to Android app teams. We also work with external vendors on part selection and initial hardware bring-up.

What you’ll do

• Bring up new devices and lead debugging and performance tuning exercises that span multiple hardware/firmware/software teams.
• Design, implement, and maintain drivers and android services that operate efficiently in a constrained environment and meet the reliability and security requirements of the industry.
• Analyze bug reports and manage the defect resolution process (disposition issues, resolve issues, and report issue status).
• Routinely perform code reviews to ensure high quality designs and implementation
• Assist in ensuring quality and timeliness of product/feature development. Work closely with QA staff to ensure appropriate test cases are created, maintained, and executed.
• Proactively solve problems and work independently and within a team environment, with limited guidance.

Minimum requirements

• 2+ years working with mobile or other connected devices
• Experience using automated testing, build systems, and inter-component communication protocols such as GPIO, SPI, I2C, etc.
• Proficiency in C/C++ 
• Familiarity with C memory manipulation (from Linux kernel driver point of view)
• Knowledge of operating systems (custom Android, embedded - Linux, or Real Time Operating Systems), familiarity with software development tools
• Speak and write fluent English and mandarin Chinese

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with AOSP platform
• Experience with ARM platform
• Knowledge of cryptography, symmetric, asymmetric, key management and exchange is an asset.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of EMV.
• Experience with POS Hardware and peripherals.
• Knowledge and expertise of PCI technology, transaction processing, and related retail standards.