Remote Android Network Engineer - On-Device VPN & Metering

DDMR; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

A technology firm in Austin is looking for a skilled Mobile Network Engineer to build a mobile passive metering tool. This role involves collaborating with engineers, improving application security, and deploying the tool for network data collection on Android. Ideal candidates should have strong expertise in Java or Kotlin, a deep understanding of networking protocols, and experience with mobile VPNs.

Qualifications

• Expert-level understanding of Java or Kotlin.
• Experience with networking at all layers of the protocol stack.
• Knowledge of mobile VPN implementations and security.

Responsibilities

• Build a mobile passive metering tool for network data collection.
• Collaborate with engineers to design a mobile metering application.
• Deploy the application to Google Play for usage by research panelists.

Skills

Java or Kotlin expertise

Android SDK knowledge

Networking fundamentals

TCP/UDP, HTTPS understanding

Experience with VPNs

Scripting experience (Python, Ruby)

Familiarity with Git

Tools

Wireshark

Charles

Docker

CI/CD tools

Job description

A technology firm in Austin is looking for a skilled Mobile Network Engineer to build a mobile passive metering tool. This role involves collaborating with engineers, improving application security, and deploying the tool for network data collection on Android. Ideal candidates should have strong expertise in Java or Kotlin, a deep understanding of networking protocols, and experience with mobile VPNs.