Principal Linux/Android Platform Developers

Company: Sepura plc.
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Location: Cambridge
Job Description:

We are on the lookout for a Linux/Android Platform Developer to play a key role within the Software Team.

Role

Specific responsibilities may include:

  • Android platform development, kernel configuration including modifications to the scheduler, performance optimisations and minimising latencies.
  • Trialling and integrating open‑source development tools for debugging, profiling, code‑coverage, memory leak detection etc.
  • Prototyping of demonstration systems to generate early feedback on proposed solutions.
  • The production of architectural, design and test specifications.
  • Integration testing, investigation and resolution of issues.
  • Participation in project planning and technical reviews.

Day to Day

Our customer base includes many different industries and markets around the world. Our complete TETRA and LTE solutions have been developed specifically for users in multiple sectors to face their critical communications challenges.

There is no such thing as a typical day here at Sepura. You will be supported by your manager and team, as well as collaborating with other departments across the business. You will be working as part of an agile scrum team focused on progressing projects, producing mission critical products, to meet our customer requirements.

What you need to succeed

Must‑haves

Qualifications

  • Degree level qualification in a relevant discipline

Experience and Skills

  • Good understanding of the Android architecture and ecosystem (including low level and security)
  • Experience of Linux kernel and system programming
  • Experience optimising Linux/Android performance, e.g. power management
  • Experience with most of the following:
    • Binder
    • AIDL
    • Services (C++/Java)
    • Framework APIs
    • NDK, JNI
    • CTS
    • SE Linux
  • Excellent knowledge of the C++ programming language in real‑time multi‑processor, multi‑threaded, event‑driven software.
  • Experience of developing for mobile platforms
  • Experience with development tools for debugging, profiling, code coverage, memory leak detection etc.
  • Structured in their working practices with a practical understanding of quality software development processes

Nice to have

  • Experience with Linux open‑source project configuration management and patching techniques.
  • Familiarity with working with a hardware development team (interpretation of schematics and a practical knowledge of debugging using logic analysers and oscilloscopes).

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Posted: April 22nd, 2026