Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer - Android OS (AOSP / Platform Engineering)

Location: Irvine, CA (Full Onsite)

Pay Rate: $87 per hour

Contract: Possible temp-to-hire

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer - Android OS to support the development and maintenance of a customized Android Open Source Project (AOSP) platform used in a regulated, embedded device environment. This is a highly technical, onsite role in Irvine, CA, focused on Android platform engineering-not application development.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience with Android OS internals, Linux kernel development, and system-level integration, along with a strong understanding of cybersecurity and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Customize, update, and harden Android OS (Android 5) to address security, performance, and compliance requirements.
• Maintain and enhance an AOSP fork, including frameworks, system services, HAL, and BSP integration.
• Apply OS-level security patches and reduce OS and kernel attack surfaces.
• Perform board bring-up, kernel integration, and hardware driver customization.
• Conduct low-level debugging using tools such as UART and JTAG.
• Improve system performance, resource utilization, and IPC (Binder/AIDL).
• Implement OTA update mechanisms.
• Support cybersecurity risk analysis, threat modeling, and vulnerability remediation.
• Perform OS-level verification and validation aligned with IEC 62304 and ISO 14971.
• Create and maintain technical documentation to support audits and regulatory reviews.
• Collaborate with application, cybersecurity, systems, and quality engineering teams.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of software engineering experience.
• 3+ years of Android OS / AOSP platform development.
• Strong Linux kernel and embedded systems expertise.
• Experience working in regulated environments.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

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