Linux Kernel Developer- Android Exposure

Actalent; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short And Long-term Disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Actalent seeks a senior engineer to build and maintain a hardened Android platform for vehicle device fleets, focusing on OS builds, kernel maintenance, and OTA delivery. Establish standards for device security, secure boot chains, and large-scale fleet management infra.

The role requires 7+ years in low-level platform development, Linux kernel/Android internals, and proficiency in C/C++. Eligibility for a U.S. Secret Clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 7+ years in low-level platform development (Linux kernels, Android internals).
• Proficiency in C/C++ and eligible for U.S. Secret Clearance.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Shell Scripting

Java

Kotlin

Linux Kernel Development

AOSP

Android Verified Boot

SELinux

CI/CD

OTA Update Systems

PKI

Device Tree Configuration

Hardware Abstraction Layer

Secure Boot

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Build and maintain a hardened custom Android platform for vehicle device fleets, focusing on OS builds, kernel maintenance, and OTA delivery. Establish technical standards for device security, secure boot chains, and large-scale fleet management infrastructure.

Requirements: Requires a bachelor's degree and 7+ years of experience in low-level platform development, specifically with Linux kernels and Android internals. Must be proficient in C/C++ and eligible to obtain a U.S. Secret Clearance.

Key Skills: C, C++, Python, Shell Scripting, Java, Kotlin, Linux Kernel Development, AOSP, Android Verified Boot, SELinux, CI/CD, OTA Update Systems, PKI, Device Tree Configuration, Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL), Secure Boot

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Life Insurance, Short And Long-term Disability, Health Spending Account (HSA), Transportation Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off