Senior Android Platform Engineer/Architect

Insight Global; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an experienced engineer/architect to build a custom Android platform for managed device fleets. This role involves defining the architecture, standards, and leading the initiative as the team scales.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in Android platform development, secure boot chains, and continuous integration. A commitment to security and experience managing device fleets is essential. Join us in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years software engineering experience, with 4+ years on Android platform.
• Experience with custom Android system images and AOSP.
• Strong security engineering fundamentals: PKI, code signing, chain of trust.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and extend a custom AOSP-derived platform build.
• Design and operate reproducible build pipelines with CI/CD automation.
• Own the secure boot chain and implement encryption for high-assurance environments.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Shell scripting

Java/Kotlin

Job description

Job Description

Our Client is building a hardened, custom Android platform for deployment across managed device fleets.

We are hiring an engineer/architect who can own this domain end to end: custom OS builds, OTA delivery, kernel maintenance, device security, and fleet management infrastructure.

This is a founding platform engineering role. You will define the architecture, set the standards, and lead as we scale. You will work alongside a growing engineering organization focused on core product lines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and extend a custom AOSP-derived platform build, including device trees, vendor partitions, HAL customizations, and system image signing
• Design and operate reproducible build pipelines with CI/CD automation and secure release key management
• Build an end-to-end OTA update system engineered for reliability in degraded environments - including phased rollout, rollback, and fault‑tolerant installation
• Build, patch, and maintain custom Linux kernel images for the target platform, including kernel module development and upstream security patch integration
• Own the secure boot chain: AVB key infrastructure, bootloader security, SELinux policy authoring, and code signing with proper key lifecycle management
• Implement encryption, remote wipe, tamper detection, and rollback protection appropriate for high‑assurance environments
• Evaluate and integrate cryptographic modules aligned with U.S. government cybersecurity frameworks and standards
• Architect device management strategy - enrollment, provisioning, policy enforcement, health monitoring, and compliance reporting across the fleet

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years software engineering experience, with 4+ years focused on Android platform and system‑level development (not application development)
• Experience building, modifying, and flashing custom Android system images from AOSP or comparable open‑source base
• Hands‑on experience with Android Verified Boot, bootloader security, and the secure boot chain
• Linux kernel development: building from source, module development, devicetree, debugging
• Familiarity with Android OTA internals: update_engine, A/B partitioning, payload generation, boot control HAL
• Strong security engineering fundamentals: PKI, code signing, chain of trust, FDE/FBE, key management
• Proficiency in C/C++, Python, and Shell; working knowledge of Java/Kotlin for framework‑level modifications
• Experience with FIPS 140-2/3 cryptographic module integration
• Familiarity with U.S. government and regulated environment security frameworks (NIST 800-53 or equivalent)
• Experience managing device fleets at scale in operational environments
• Experience with Android Enterprise device owner and fully managed device APIs
• Contributions to AOSP or open‑source Android platform projects
• Experience designing update and delivery systems for intermittent or degraded connectivity
• HSM‑backed signing infrastructure experience

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