Android Software Engineer (Legacy Android 5 plaltform build experience required)

ECI is a global leader in professional consulting services for the life sciences industry, seeking an Android Software Engineer with extensive experience in Android OS and AOSP platform engineering. The role involves enhancing a customized Android 5-based operating system for a Class III medical device, focusing on security, performance, and compliance with medical device regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Update and modify Android OS (version 5) to address security issues and compliance needs
• Customize and maintain an AOSP fork, including frameworks, system services, and configuration
• Apply OS level patches and security settings aligned with FDA and EU cybersecurity guidance
• Integrate BSPs, HALs, vendor patches, and hardware drivers with the Android platform
• Perform board bring up (U Boot, device tree, kernel integration)
• Conduct low level debugging using UART, JTAG, and similar tools
• Modify Linux kernel components and device drivers when required
• Improve system performance, resource usage, and inter-process communication (Binder/AIDL)
• Use system level profiling tools to identify and fix issues
• Fix OS and kernel level vulnerabilities and Reduce OS/kernel attack surfaces
• Implement OTA update mechanisms
• Support cybersecurity risk analysis and threat modeling
• Perform OS level verification and validation following IEC 62304
• Support risk management efforts aligned with ISO 14971
• Participate in audits and reviews to maintain regulatory compliance
• Work with app developers to ensure compatibility
• Partner with cybersecurity, system engineering, and quality teams
• Create and maintain architecture docs, test plans, and traceability matrices
• Ensure documentation is complete and audit ready

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• 7+ years of software engineering experience
• 3+ years working with Android OS / AOSP
• Strong experience with AOSP builds, Android frameworks, and kernel modification
• Solid understanding of Linux internals and embedded systems
• Experience in regulated environments
• Knowledge of IEC 62304, ISO 14971, and related standards
• Familiarity with cybersecurity risk assessment and vulnerability remediation
• Experience with legacy Android (Android 5)
• Strong debugging and reverse engineering skills
• Experience supporting regulatory submissions
• Excellent communication and documentation skills