Systems Software Engineer

Founded in 2020 by former members of the Essential Products team in Silicon Valley, OSOM is a hardware/software technology start-up that prioritizes privacy. OSOM (pronounced awe-some) stands for “Out of Sight, Out of Mind.” As our mission states, we are creating products that give people access to the world without giving the world access to them. We are excited to introduce a future where our users decide how and when to share their personal information.

At OSOM, we believe privacy is a right, not a luxury or a privilege. We want to enable every individual to own their privacy. We are looking for passionate people to help us build this future.

We are looking for strong systems software engineers to develop the system software and firmware for a new range of high-end devices. You will work closely with the hardware engineering team to bring-up new platform designs and optimize system software to take advantage of new SoC functionality. You will be responsible for ensuring the stability and robustness of system software through mass production and launch. You will work effectively with a variety of partner engineering teams.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop, review, port, test, and debug Linux device drivers and Android HAL implementations.
• Integration and porting of SoC BSP to our hardware platforms.
• Development of OS services to enable various use cases.
• Android framework development.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in Android BSP.
• Experience in C/C++.
• Experience on Linux kernel.
• 3+ years of work experience.
• International remote work possible.
• U.S. applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

How You’ll Stand Out:

• Experience with Qualcomm SoC.
• Experience with Linux userspace development.
• Experience with Linux device driver development.
• Experience with camera systems software.
• Open-source contributions appreciated.

Compensation:

• The US base salary range for this full-time position is $120,000-$240,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Perks You’ll Receive:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Maternity, Paternity, & Adoption Leave
• Flexible Paid Time Off & Holidays Including a Winter Shutdown
• Work-from-Home Stipend

At OSOM, we are committed to providing an environment fundamentally built on mutual respect; where employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, nationality, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military service and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. OSOM believes that diversity and inclusion among our team is critical to our success as a company. 

OSOM is requiring all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless the employee has a medical or religious reason not to be vaccinated.

If you need any accommodations or assistance with applying for a position, please email us at [email protected].

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