The Trade Desk · 7 hours ago
Staff Android Platform Engineer - VenturaOS
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$137K/yr - $252K/yr
10+ years expThe Trade Desk is a company focused on building the next-generation TV operating system. They are seeking a Staff Android Platform Engineer to develop platform software for Android devices, working closely with OEMs to ensure optimal performance and integration of new technologies.
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Responsibilities
Lead board bring-up activities for new Android devices, including bootloader customization, kernel porting, and device driver integration
Design and develop Android Framework components (System Services, Hardware Abstraction Layer, Native Daemons)
Create and maintain Board Support Packages (BSP) for various SoC platforms (Qualcomm, MediaTek, NVIDIA, etc.)
Work directly with OEM partners to integrate platform software, debug hardware-software integration issues, and optimize device performance
Conduct comprehensive system-level debugging using tools like Trace32, logcat, and systrace
Develop and maintain device tree configurations, kernel modules, and hardware-specific drivers
Optimize boot time, power consumption, and system performance metrics
Support multiple Android release versions and manage AOSP customization
Qualification
Required
10+ years of hands-on experience with at least 5+ years in Android platform development
Strong expertise in Board Bring-up: bootloader (U-Boot/ABL), Linux kernel customization, device tree
Deep knowledge of Android BSP development: HAL implementation, kernel drivers, and system integration
Proficiency in C/C++ for system-level programming or Java/Kotlin for Framework development
Experience working with major SoC vendors (Qualcomm, MediaTek, Broadcom, Amlogic, Realtek, etc) and their reference platforms
Proven track record of successful OEM collaboration: requirement gathering, technical support, and issue resolution
Strong understanding of Android architecture: from bootloader → kernel → HAL → Framework → Apps
Experience with Android build system (AOSP, BoardConfig.mk, device tree)
Debugging tools (ADB, fastboot, QPST, QXDM, GDB, etc.)
Version control (Git, Gerrit) and code review processes
System performance analysis and optimization
Eagerness to tackle new and challenging projects
Self-motivated with a capacity for independent learning and adaptation
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Proficient debugging skills
Exceptional verbal and written communication capabilities
Preferred
Experience with Android security (SELinux, Verified Boot, dm-verity)
Experience of multimedia subsystems (Audio, Display pipelines)
Understanding of hardware schematics and ability to work with hardware teams
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with premiums paid in full for employees and dependents
Retirement benefits such as a 401k plan and company match
Short and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Well-being benefits
Reimbursement for certain tuition expenses
Parental leave
Sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked
Vacation time for full-time employees up to 120 hours thru the first year and 160 hours thereafter
Around 13 paid holidays per year
Employees can also purchase The Trade Desk stock at a discount through The Trade Desk’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan
The Trade Desk also offers a competitive benefits package
Company
The Trade Desk
The Trade Desk is an online demand-side platform that provides buying tools for digital media buyers.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$257.5MKey Investors
Wellington ManagementBridge BankHermes Growth Partners
2021-07-08Post Ipo Equity
2016-09-21IPO
2016-05-09Debt Financing· $125M
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Jeff Green
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