Embedded Android Engineer

Freelance – Belgium – in office / hybrid / remote (pending customer project)

Job content

For one of our clients are looking for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer with strong expertise in Android OS development and board bring-up to support the launch of the new hardware platform based on the NXP i.MX95. We are looking for an expert to lead the process.

General conditions:

• Key skills: porting Android to NXP i.MX95
• Start date: ASAP
• Location: 1 day per week onsite in Belgium, the rest is remote. If you live in another country and can move to Belgium for the duration of the project – 10 months – this will work too!
• Duration: 10 months
• Contract: B2B via Mind (you have to be register as self-employed in the country of your residence)

What you will do:

You will lead the process of in bringing Android OS to life on to next-generation hardware, ensuring a stable, optimized, and production-ready system. Your main tasks will include:

• Porting and running Android 16 on the NXP i.MX95 platform.
• Adjusting and configuring the OS to meet hardware and product requirements.
• Driver development and integration
• Performing system-level debugging, testing, and performance optimization.
• Collaborating with hardware and software teams to ensure smooth integration.

Your experience

• Strong experience with Android OS internals, BSPs, and embedded platforms
• Board bring up
• Driver development and kernel-level work.
• Familiarity with NXP i.MX family of processors (experience with i.MX95 is a big plus).
• Strong skills in debugging low-level issues and performance bottlenecks.
• Ability to work independently and solve complex technical challenges.

Who we are

MIND is an open source embedded consultancy based in Leuven. You will work along with one of the most experienced Embedded Linux teams in Belgium. Check out how we contribute to open source community here: https://mind.be/blog-mind-on-oss-community-contributions/

Other:

• Its a freelance assignment
• We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Send your CV to Katia Panyts: katia@mind.be

Or for any other questions feel free to contact her!

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