Senior Engineer, Embedded Android Systems Development

Shure is hiring a Senior Engineer to design and develop software embedded in hardware devices for professional audio products. The role focuses on Android/AOSP systems, device management, system functionality, and developing reliable, high-performing embedded solutions in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop and test software for embedded Android based 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

Requirements:

• The ideal candidate can demonstrate deep knowledge of Android-based products and Embedded Android/AOSP environments to effectively manage Shure devices, support system functionality, and drive the development of reliable, high-performing embedded solutions
• 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)