Senior Android Platform Developer

The role

Overview

CIS Mobile is looking for a Senior Android Platform Developer to join our team. With a primary focus on our altOS Platform mobile device operating system, the successful candidate will work with us to create, customize, and monitor security-hardened software on mobile devices.

The Senior Android Platform Developer will collaborate with server developers, application developers, engineers, and other technical teams to develop and extend our secure Android platform.

If you have a solid software development background and a passion for developing and extending the Android platform, we encourage you to apply.Location: Remote

What you will do

Support and extend altOS, our custom Android distribution designed with security and privacy front of mind.

What you need

Education and experience

University degree in Computer Science or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience in the field.
Minimum of five years of experience in Android-related product development.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

Experience compiling, modifying, and installing/flashing the Android Open Source Project (AOSP).
Experience with Android Platform and/or Android Framework development, including modifying, debugging, and integrating platform-level components.
Experience with Linux operating system development, or one of its derivatives, including syncing, building, debugging, modifying, and contributing to it.
Experience with Linux kernel and/or device driver development.
Experience developing, modifying, or integrating Hardware Abstraction Layers (HALs) within Android.
Experience porting Android ROMs to new devices, flashing devices with Android System ROMs, or contributing to open-source aftermarket Android distributions such as LineageOS or Paranoid Android.
Experience with the Android SDK and Android Studio.
Experience with Git or another source control system.
Proficiency in C and C++, with Java experience strongly preferred.
Familiarity with Android platform architecture, including the Android Framework, HAL, and underlying Linux components.
Familiarity with Android device management technology, including DevicePolicyManager and MDM APIs.
Skills in Bash scripting, Makefiles, and Perl/Python.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and adapt to a constantly changing environment.
High degree of initiative and creativity, with the ability to suggest new approaches to problems and develop innovative applications.
Team-oriented with the ability to work cooperatively with personnel across various departments.
Excellent written, oral, and presentation communication skills.
Strong attention to detail.

At this time, CIS Mobile will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Clearance

This position does not require an active security clearance at the time of application.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Physical requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
Frequently must use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
Required to sit, stand, and walk.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work environment

This position is currently performed remotely.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, as can be expected in a typical office environment.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Senior Android Platform Developer

The role

What you will do

Senior Android Platform Developer

The role

What you will do

What you need

Education and experience

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

Clearance

Physical requirements

Work environment

Pay and benefits

What we offer

Benefits

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