We're Ookla, the company behind Speedtest, Downdetector, and an ever-expanding suite of connectivity tools. Our team is a group of people brought together through passion and inspired by possibility. We are looking for team members who enjoy solving complex problems, are motivated to challenge themselves, and are delighted with turning clever ideas into unique products.
Millions of tests are performed through our products and thousands of data points are collected globally every day. With all this usage comes countless ways to dissect and analyze our data, and plenty of exciting opportunities to optimize our monetization strategy. When you work for us, you are using Ookla data and insights to further our mission to improve connectivity for all.
We are committed to providing you a flexible work environment where individuality, fun, and talent are all valued equally. If you consider yourself innovative, adept at collaboration, and you care deeply about the work you do, we want to talk!
We are currently seeking a Software Engineer with five or more years of recent direct, hands-on experience with Linux Kernel and device driver development and Android Platform development on a Linux, cloud-based platform. As an integral part of our in-house development, you would directly impact the ongoing development and maintenance of the Wind® platform. You will be responsible for creating, modifying, and deploying Kernel and device driver solutions that seamlessly integrate with the functionality available to end-users within the Wind® Android applications, Wind Console, and other Ookla products.
Expectations for Success

• Develop data collection and decoding methods from Qualcomm device chipsets using the Qualcomm ICD
• Working with Qualcomm log post processing tool (Actix and so on)
• Working with mobile networking technology (DSS in NR5G; finding DSS specification and integrate into code development)
• Linux and Android Kernel development (configuration and hardening for interfaces; modular kernels; debugging and network testing)
• Identify and implement AOSP (Android common kernels or ACKs) for vendor/OEM
• Incorporate tracing and analytics to ensure optimal performance of deployed code
• Collaborate on architecture, technology choices, and interactions with other engineering teams such as shared libraries, backend APIs, and core components

Requirements
We are looking for the right person, not the exact list of requirements. If you believe your life experience has prepared you for similar challenges, we'd like to hear from you.

• Strong knowledge in Linux kernel, device drivers, and networking
• Experience creating solutions for the wireless connectivity industry
• Experience in C(NDK)/C++(NDK), Java/Kotlin, C#, and Python, and/or Java.
• Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms and design patterns.
• Expertise in Linux and Android Kernel structure and experience developing kernel modules
• Experience developing packet-level logic with an understanding of transport and application layer protocols.
• Understanding of Linux/Unix, Android, and/or iOS security models.

• Strong focus on unit and integration testing
• Proficiency with collaborative development workflows (branches, PRs) and continuous integration practices and frameworks
• Strong time management skills and a self driven work ethic.

Preferred

• Experience with iOS development and/or Kotlin Multiplatform.
• Contributed to open source projects.
• Experience developing with Qualcomm and/ or Exynos chipsets

Benefits
We care deeply about each other and the work we do, and our perks are just one way we demonstrate this. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including (but not limited to):

• 401(k) matching,
• unlimited PTO,
• ESPP options,
• health/dental/vision insurance coverage, and
• enhanced parental leave.

You will have the best hardware, software, and tools available for you to do your work, and we provide excellent flexibility for working remotely as time and responsibilities allow. To promote your success and growth, we offer tuition reimbursement, educational opportunities, and anti-racism and LGBTQIA+ resource libraries. Transit passes, team happy hours and activities, and gym reimbursements are only a few of the additional, outstanding perks available to you at Ookla!
If you're passionate about joining the work we're doing, we welcome your application and encourage applicants with both traditional and non-traditional experience that makes them an excellent candidate for the role. We strongly believe diversity of all kinds makes us better. We are an equal opportunity employer actively working to build an inclusive workforce at all levels of the company. [Read our latest diversity report from our parent company here .]
We want to ensure candidates have everything they need throughout our application and hiring process. If you have any individual needs related to disability or accessibility, we encourage you to contact and let us know how we can best accommodate you.