Software Engineer V (OS developer)
Spectraforce
Redmond, Washington
8 days ago
Job Description
Software Engineer V (OS developer)
12 months
Redmond, WA/ Sunnyvale, CA
Summary:
We are looking for OS developers with strong design and build skills, experience in multiple levels of the OS stack from drivers to frameworks and experience building embedded devices. A successful candidate in this role is self-driven, creative and doesn’t mind delving into different areas of the stack. This person will take initiative and should be willing to execute consistently in an agile, fast-paced environment.
Job Responsibilities:
• Design and implement components at all layers of the system, from drivers to frameworks
• Debug complex, system-level, multi-component issues that typically span across multiple layers from kernel to application
• Profile performance problems and drive optimizations that span the entire software stack
• Bring up new devices and perform debugging and performance tuning exercises
• Understand software components from multiple partner teams, integrate those components into the unified product code base, and drive their continued development
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering or relevant field required.
• 5+ years of experience with AOSP or Embedded Linux development
• Experience working on systems software in a large-scale C/C++ code base
• Experience with operating systems internals and frameworks services
• Experience with software development processes including: source control, unit tests, bug tracking, and design documentation
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with shipping high quality consumer products
• Experience with modern C/C++ standards, libraries and best practices, also JAVA
• Experience with Android SDK, NDK, JNI and IPC mechanisms
• Experience with device bring up and Linux kernel customization
About Us: SPECTRAFORCE is one of the fastest-growing workforce solutions firms in the United States. As a diversity-owned business, we place human connection at the heart of everything we do, building strong relationships with both clients and candidates to fill roles successfully. Our teams in North and Central America and India serve more than 150 Fortune clients globally, leveraging custom AI technology to provide direct hire, executive search, nearshoring, offshoring, and project staffing solutions.
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
California Applicant Notice: SPECTRAFORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAHR@spectraforce.com.
LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $100.00/hr.
12 months
Redmond, WA/ Sunnyvale, CA
Summary:
We are looking for OS developers with strong design and build skills, experience in multiple levels of the OS stack from drivers to frameworks and experience building embedded devices. A successful candidate in this role is self-driven, creative and doesn’t mind delving into different areas of the stack. This person will take initiative and should be willing to execute consistently in an agile, fast-paced environment.
Job Responsibilities:
• Design and implement components at all layers of the system, from drivers to frameworks
• Debug complex, system-level, multi-component issues that typically span across multiple layers from kernel to application
• Profile performance problems and drive optimizations that span the entire software stack
• Bring up new devices and perform debugging and performance tuning exercises
• Understand software components from multiple partner teams, integrate those components into the unified product code base, and drive their continued development
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering or relevant field required.
• 5+ years of experience with AOSP or Embedded Linux development
• Experience working on systems software in a large-scale C/C++ code base
• Experience with operating systems internals and frameworks services
• Experience with software development processes including: source control, unit tests, bug tracking, and design documentation
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with shipping high quality consumer products
• Experience with modern C/C++ standards, libraries and best practices, also JAVA
• Experience with Android SDK, NDK, JNI and IPC mechanisms
• Experience with device bring up and Linux kernel customization
| Must-Have Skills | 1 | Experience working on systems software in a large-scale C/C++ code base |
| 2 | Experience with operating systems internals and frameworks services | |
| 3 | Experience with software development processes including: source control, unit tests, bug tracking, and design documentation | |
| Nice-to-have Skills | 1 | Experience with shipping high quality consumer products |
| 2 | Experience with modern C/C++ standards, libraries and best practices, also JAVA | |
| 3 | Experience with Android SDK/platform, NDK, JNI and IPC mechanisms | |
| 4 | Experience with device bring up and Linux kernel customization |
About Us: SPECTRAFORCE is one of the fastest-growing workforce solutions firms in the United States. As a diversity-owned business, we place human connection at the heart of everything we do, building strong relationships with both clients and candidates to fill roles successfully. Our teams in North and Central America and India serve more than 150 Fortune clients globally, leveraging custom AI technology to provide direct hire, executive search, nearshoring, offshoring, and project staffing solutions.
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
California Applicant Notice: SPECTRAFORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAHR@spectraforce.com.
LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $100.00/hr.