Senior Software Engineer

• Senior Software Engineer Company: Miko Location: Mumbai Experience: 5+ years Role Overview Miko is looking for a Senior Software Engineer with strong experience in C++ and Java, who can work across Android, JNI, and lower-level system components.
• This role is not a purely Android application rolethe engineer will work across the stack, contributing to Android features as well as C++/embedded/middleware-level development for our robotic products.
• The ideal candidate enjoys solving system-level problems, understands how software interacts with hardware, and is comfortable working at the intersection of Android and native layers.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software components using C++ and Java.
• Work on Android platform development, including integration with native layers using JNI.
• Develop and enhance C++ modules for embedded systems and middleware layers.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and platform teams to ensure seamless system integration.
• Optimize performance, memory usage, and reliability across Android and native components.
• Debug complex issues spanning Android framework, native code, and embedded layers.
• Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to long-term platform design.
• Ensure high-quality code through reviews, testing, and adherence to best practices.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on experience with C++ (modern C++ preferred).
• Solid experience in Java development.
• Experience working with Android beyond UI/application development.
• Hands-on experience with JNI and interaction between Java and native code.
• Exposure to embedded systems, middleware, or platform-level development.
• Strong debugging skills across multi-layered systems.
• Good understanding of OS concepts such as threading, memory management, and IPC.

Good to Have

• Experience working on Android system services, AOSP, or platform customization.
• Familiarity with Linux-based systems.
• Experience in robotics, IoT, or hardware-integrated products.
• Exposure to build systems, cross-compilation, and performance profiling tools.

What We Look For

• A problem-solver who enjoys working close to the system and hardware.
• Someone who can switch contexts between Android, native, and embedded layers comfortably.
• Strong ownership mindset and ability to work in a fast-paced, product-driven environment.
• Clear communication and collaboration skills.