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# Staff Software Engineer, Android OS Platform

- **Company:** MOTIVE, LLC
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $185,000.0 - $273,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Android Software Development, Business Logic, C++ (Programming Language), Linux, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, System Software, Kotlin, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e87eac135a83fae0

## About the Role

As a Staff System Software Engineer, you will help Motive design and develop on-edge IoT platforms. As an exceptional technical engineer and self-starter, you are able to design, execute, and test complex system features on a range of Linux, Android and real-time operating systems.

This role will help build the next-generation Hardware platforms for Motive. You understand how to design and develop modular software features in a collaborative environment and agile team. This role offers immense career advancement and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology.

We are looking for a motivated and driven self-starter, to further our technical stack from end to end., * 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 & C++
 * Deep experience with AOSP (Android Open Source Project), Android OS and Linux
 * Experience with embedded programming on Linux and / or RTOS

## Description

* 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.


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