Staff Embedded Engineer, Android OS

Motive

Staff Embedded Engineer developing high-performance firmware and Android/Linux software for Motive’s IoT and hardware platforms. Debugging multi-core systems, building automated tests, and validating features at scale.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeAustin • California, New York, Texas, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $185,000 - $273,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing high-performance firmware and software for IoT platforms, with a strong focus on embedded programming and cloud-based analysis. Proficient in collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to validate and optimize complex systems.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Firmware DevelopmentEmbedded ProgrammingAOSP ExperienceCloud-Based AnalysisMulti-Core Architecture Debugging

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Hard Skills

KotlinJavaC++LinuxRTOSAutomated TestingUnit-Level TestingSoftware OptimizationIoT Platform DevelopmentArchitectural Design

Tools & Technologies

Android OSCloud Analysis ToolsDevelopment Environments

Industry Keywords

IoT PlatformsExport Administration RegulationsCross-Disciplinary Collaboration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AndroidCloudIoTJavaKotlinLinuxOpen SourceRTOS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and develop high-performance firmware and software for cutting-edge IoT platforms
Debug, optimize, and validate firmware on complex multi-core architectures
Develop automated and unit-level functional testing to validate designs
Present and provide feedback on architectural discussions for next-generation business logic
Engage with a cross-disciplinary team to design, develop and test features up the stack
Validate and maintain features using cloud-based analysis at scale
Design and develop on-edge IoT platforms across Linux, Android, and real-time operating systems
Help build next-generation hardware platforms for Motive

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in software development
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
Experience with Kotlin, Java, and C++
Deep experience with AOSP (Android Open Source Project), Android OS, and Linux
Experience with embedded programming on Linux and/or RTOS
Applicant must be authorized to receive and access commodities and technologies controlled under U.S. Export Administration Regulations
Employees must be authorized to receive access to Motive products and technology

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits
Pharmacy benefits
Optical care benefits
Dental care benefits
Paid time off
Sick time off
Short-term disability coverage
Long-term disability coverage
Life insurance
401k contribution
Potential restricted stock units for certain roles