Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Shure is hiring a Senior Engineer to design, develop, test, and optimize embedded Android software for professional audio products. The role focuses on Android/AOSP system development and works cross-functionally to deliver reliable embedded systems and audio technologies.
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
- 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)
Benefits
- 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
- Hybrid work arrangement
- Flexible work arrangements
Company Overview