Senior Android Platform Engineer/Architect
Location
Sterling, VA
Job Type
Full-time
Category
other-general
Posted
June 06, 2026
Job Description
About the Role
Our Client is building a hardened, custom Android platform for deployment across managed device fleets.
We are hiring an engineer/architect who can own this domain end to end: custom OS builds, OTA delivery, kernel maintenance, device security, and fleet management infrastructure.
This is a founding platform engineering role. You will define the architecture, set the standards, and lead as we scale. You will work alongside a growing engineering organization focused on core product lines.
What You'll Do
• Maintain and extend a custom AOSP-derived platform build, including device trees, vendor partitions, HAL customizations, and system image signing
• Design and operate reproducible build pipelines with CI/CD automation and secure release key management
• Build an end-to-end OTA update system engineered for reliability in degraded environments - including phased rollout, rollback, and fault-tolerant installation
• Build, patch, an...
About the Role
Our Client is building a hardened, custom Android platform for deployment across managed device fleets.
We are hiring an engineer/architect who can own this domain end to end: custom OS builds, OTA delivery, kernel maintenance, device security, and fleet management infrastructure.
This is a founding platform engineering role. You will define the architecture, set the standards, and lead as we scale. You will work alongside a growing engineering organization focused on core product lines.
What You'll Do
• Maintain and extend a custom AOSP-derived platform build, including device trees, vendor partitions, HAL customizations, and system image signing
• Design and operate reproducible build pipelines with CI/CD automation and secure release key management
• Build an end-to-end OTA update system engineered for reliability in degraded environments - including phased rollout, rollback, and fault-tolerant installation
• Build, patch, an...