Hybrid Android Platform Architect & Distinguished Engineer

Verizon; Basking Ridge (NJ); Hybrid; USD 151,000 - 263,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Verizon is seeking a Distinguished Engineer to lead the Android device ecosystem, collaborating with OEMs to ensure seamless integration of Verizon services. You will drive architecture, prototyping, and performance optimization across Pixel, Samsung, and Motorola variants, while mentoring engineers in system-level debugging and AI-assisted workflows.

The role requires deep Android knowledge, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to articulate technical issues to executive stakeholders,

Qualifications

• Expertise in Android ecosystem, OEM collaboration, and cross-vendor support.
• Strong background in C/C++/Java with driver- or system-level debugging skills.
• Experience with AI-assisted tooling to accelerate development and triage.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day Android support across OEMs and triage issues.
• Test, debug, and optimize the MVS client across Android OS releases.
• Prototype new device features and network architecture changes.

Skills

Android ecosystem

C/C++

Java

AI acceleration

System-level debugging

Vendor/OEM mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of work experience

Tools

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MyVerizon (MVS)

Job description

Verizon is seeking a Distinguished Engineer to lead the Android device ecosystem, collaborating with OEMs to ensure seamless integration of Verizon services. You will drive architecture, prototyping, and performance optimization across Pixel, Samsung, and Motorola variants, while mentoring engineers in system-level debugging and AI-assisted workflows.

The role requires deep Android knowledge, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to articulate technical issues to executive stakeholders,