ARCX is a growing OEM and a private label manufacturer of electronic products Located in Markham, Ontario. We manufacture our own line of advanced automation products for use in manufacturing, automotive assembly, food and beverage processing, pharmaceutical production, remote monitoring and wherever processes can benefit from intelligent monitoring and control. Our clients are some of the leading manufacturers and brands in the automotive, health care and consumer spaces. As an entrepreneurial company, we value an informal, friendly, fast-paced, collaborative and results-oriented environment. If you thrive in this environment, then we invite you to join our team.
THE OPPORTUNITY: ARCX is seeking a Staff Firmware Developer with deep expertise in Android (AOSP) platform internals to lead firmware development for our embedded products. This role involves ownership of system architecture, board bring-up, and long-term platform evolution across Android releases.
Job Responsibilities
Lead development and customization of the Android platform (AOSP), including framework, system services, and native components.
Own board bring-up, BSP integration, and end-to-end firmware delivery for embedded Android devices.
Develop, port, and debug Linux kernel components and device drivers (I2C, SPI, GPIO, USB, display, camera, sensors, etc.).
Integrate and maintain Android GKI, vendor modules, and hardware abstraction layers (HALs).
Design and implement HAL interfaces using AIDL.
Customize Android system components including init, SEPolicy, boot flow, and build system.
Work with bootloaders such as U-Boot and support secure boot chains.
Implement and maintain secure boot, verified boot (AVB), OTA updates, and device provisioning.
Debug and resolve system-level issues using tools such as ADB, logcat, dmesg, gdb, perf, and serial console.
Collaborate with hardware, QA, and application teams to ensure seamless system integration.
Drive Android platform upgrades (e.g., Android 14/15/16+) and kernel maintenance.
Lead code reviews, mentor junior developers, and enforce engineering best practices.
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, build automation, and release processes.
Take full technical ownership with minimal supervision and guide architectural decisions.
Skills and Education Required:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
6+ years of experience in embedded Linux and Android (AOSP) development, including Linux kernel, device drivers, and board bring-up.
Deep understanding of Android platform architecture, AOSP internals, and GKI.
Hands-on experience with HAL development using AIDL.
Experience with bootloaders such as U-Boot, boot flow, and secure boot implementation.
Proficiency in C, C++, and shell scripting (working knowledge of Java is a plus).
Strong system-level debugging skills on embedded targets.
Experience with Android security features (SEPolicy, AVB, dm-verity).
Familiarity with hardware schematics, datasheets, and low-level interfaces.
Experience with version control and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins).
Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring abilities.
Skills considered an asset:
Experience with NXP SoCs (e.g., i.MX platforms).
Familiarity with HIDL (legacy HALs).
Exposure to Buildroot or other embedded Linux build systems.
Contributions to AOSP, upstream Linux kernel, or open-source projects.
What we Offer:
A unique field in hardware/software interaction
Opportunity to work with IoT products using new emerging technologies
Casual business dress environment
Fast-paced problem-solving work environment
Opportunities for advancement
Competitive salary and benefits (based on experience)
- To apply, send your resume with the subject line “Staff Firmware Developer” to
[email protected]. Please note, only those selected for an interview will be contacted
Pay: $105,000.00-$140,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
