Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Shure is a leading global manufacturer of professional audio equipment, including microphones, headphones, wireless audio systems, and conferencing systems. The Senior Engineer, Embedded Systems Development will design, develop, test, and optimize embedded Android software for Shure audio products while architecting maintainable systems, resolving complex issues, reviewing peer code, and mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and test software for embedded Androidbased products with focus on standard networking protocols for managing Shure devices and supporting system functionality
• Tailor and build custom Android OS (AOSP) images, working closely with SoC board support packages (BSPs) and HAL layer integrations
• Write, optimize, and maintain low-level C/C++ native code, JNI bindings, and custom Android HALs (Hardware Abstraction Layers) to interface with peripheral devices and sensors
• Build key system services, background processes, and high-performance applications in Kotlin and Java
• Diagnose and resolve complex system issues, including memory leaks, thread contention, power consumption, boot-time optimization, and driver interactions
• Work as part of a cross-functional development team to design and implement cutting edge audio products and technologies
• Estimate, organize, and document tasks
• Practice established software development methodologies and principles focusing on separation of concerns, re-usability, maintainability, minimized complexity, high cohesion and low coupling
• Model designs using UML and related methods; develop use cases to model real-time systems behavior
• Architect maintainable system designs
• Review the design and code developed by peer engineers
• More senior engineers will mentor junior and entry-level staff members
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

• 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
• Demonstrated understanding of software design, analysis and programming using C++ and/or C , Java, Kotlin
• Strong expertise in C++ (Modern C++11/14/17) for native development and system performance
• Deep proficiency in Java and Kotlin for framework and system service layer development
• Hands-on experience with AOSP build systems (Soong, Ninja, Android.bp, Android.mk), Android HAL architecture (HIDL/AIDL), system services, and Linux kernel drivers/interfaces
• Experience using the Android NDK, JNI development, and IPC mechanisms (Binder, Sockets, Shared Memory)
• Proficiency with Git, Linux command-line tools, Android Studio, ADB, and debugging tools (GDB, Valgrind, Systrace/Perfetto)
• Experience solving problems following SOLID and OO design principles
• Demonstrated expertise with debugging using protocol analyzers, Wireshark, etc
• Experience with software version control and release
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to analyze complex interdependent variables
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment and lead junior engineers
• Quality consciousness
• Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
• Shure will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas
• Experience with custom board bring-up on ARM architecture (e.g., Qualcomm, NXP, Rockchip)
• Hands-on knowledge of hardware protocols like UART, I2C, SPI, GPIO, USB, and Bluetooth/BLE
• Exposure to automated testing for embedded devices and CI/CD pipelines tailored for hardware/AOSP
• Knowledge of Android security architectures (SELinux policies, trustzones, secure boot)

Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement
• Flexible work arrangements
• 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

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