Senior Embedded Android Engineer

As a Sr Advanced Software Engineer – Android OS Architect, you will help architect and develop advanced embedded Android and Linux platforms for Honeywell’s connected devices and industrial IoT solutions. This role is centered on systems-level software engineering, including Android platform customization, embedded software architecture, hardware/software integration, and low-level system optimization across modern SoC platforms.

You will work closely with cross-functional engineering teams to drive Android platform development from system bring-up through production, supporting scalable, secure, and high-performing device solutions used in mission-critical environments.

You will report directly to our Sr Software Engineering Manager and work out of our Fort Mill, SC location on a Hybrid work schedule. For the first 90 days, New Hires must be prepared to work 100% onsite M-F.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**

+ Architect and develop embedded Android/Linux software platforms for next-generation connected and IoT devices.

+ Design and customize Android system components across Framework, System Services, Middleware, HAL, and Linux Kernel layers.

+ Lead platform bring-up, BSP integration, and hardware/software validation on Qualcomm, MediaTek, Samsung, NXP, or similar SoC architectures.

+ Drive software architecture decisions focused on scalability, performance, security, maintainability, and reliability.

+ Develop and optimize system-level software in C, C++, and Java for embedded Android and Linux environments.

+ Troubleshoot and resolve complex cross-layer system issues involving IPC, drivers, HAL implementations, kernel interactions, and hardware peripherals.

+ Collaborate with hardware, firmware, systems, quality, and product teams throughout the product development lifecycle.

+ Support Android OS upgrades, migrations, security enhancements, and platform certification activities.

+ Contribute to Android Framework customization, Treble architecture, AIDL/HIDL implementations, and SELinux configuration.

+ Participate in system verification, validation, root cause analysis, and performance optimization activities.

+ Mentor and provide technical guidance to software engineers across embedded and Android platform development efforts.

+ Support customer-facing technical discussions and field issue resolution as needed.

**YOU MUST HAVE**

+ Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Software Engineering.

+ 5 + years of experience in Embedded systems architecture, System design and development, specifically Linux and Android Embedded Systems and Software Architecture in Smart Devices, IOT, Aviation, Automotive, or similar industry.

+ 5+ years of hands-on experience with Qualcomm, MediaTek/Samsung/NXP or similar multi-core HW SOC architectures using Android OS or Linux platforms.

+ 5+ years of experience with C, C++ and JAVA coding languages.

+ 5+ years of experience with Android Application or SDK Development.

+ Expertise in Android framework ↔ System Service ↔ Middleware ↔ HAL ↔ Driver/Kernel interactions across multiple operating systems.

**WE VALUE**

+ Expert in AOSP and Linux kernel internals, focusing on hardware abstraction, interrupt handling, and custom module development for embedded platforms.

+ Deep systems-level debugging expertise, with a focus on cross-layer issues involving IPC, HAL implementations, and driver-kernel interactions.

+ Experience with Android Framework, Android Treble, AIDL/HIDL, UI Development.

+ Experience with System bring-up, Android OS migration, Android security, SELinux.

+ Deep familiarity with low-level hardware, including microcontrollers, sensors, and board-level peripherals.

+ Experience in Mobile IoT devices, Mobile Device Management (MDM).

+ Customer-facing engineering experience and effective communicator.

+ Knowledge of software configuration management and change management practices

+ Individuals who are self-motivated and able to work with little supervision, who consistently take the initiative to get things done, do things before being asked by others or forced to by events.

+ Ability to consistently make timely decisions even in the face of complexity, balancing systematic analysis with decisiveness.

+ Can quickly analyze, incorporate and apply new information and concepts.

**BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL**

In addition to a performance-driven salary, cutting-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. For more information: https://benefits.honeywell.com/

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Posting date: 3/27/2026

**ABOUT HONEYWELL**

Honeywell International Inc. (NYSE: HON) invents and commercializes technologies that address some of the world’s most critical challenges around energy, safety, security, air travel, productivity, and global urbanization. We are a leading software-industrial company committed to introducing state-of-the-art technology solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and safety in high growth businesses in broad-based, attractive industrial end markets. Our products and solutions enable a safer, more comfortable, and more productive world, enhancing the quality of life of people around the globe. Learn more here: https://www.honeywell.com/us/en

**THE BUSINESS UNIT**

Honeywell Industrial Automation enables process industry operations, creates world-class sensor technologies, automates supply chains, makes warehouses smarter, and improves worker safety. This combination builds on our core strengths in controls and automation technologies which in turn allows us to deliver better commercial outcomes for our customers. We enable customers to enhance the safety, sustainability, resiliency and productivity of their people, plants and assets.

**_Honeywell recently announced plans to sell its Product Solutions and Services (PSS) business to Brady Corporation. At this time, we anticipate that the deal will close in the second half of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. We expect this role, dedicated to the PSS business, will be part of this future transaction when it closes._**

_Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status. Learn more about inclusion and diversity :_ click here (https://www.honeywell.com/us/en/company/inclusion-and\_diversity)

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Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.