Senior Android Platform Software Engineer

SAGEMCOM; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sagemcom in New York seeks an experienced Software Engineer with strong Android development to join our embedded systems team.

You'll work on Android platform integration, middleware, and system services for Android-based products, collaborating with global teams and partners to deliver high-quality solutions.

Experience with Android TV concepts, embedded Linux, and native C/C++ is a plus, with opportunities to influence next-generation connected home devices.

Qualifications

• Experience developing or delivering Android-based products.
• Strong Android development experience using Java and/or Kotlin.
• Understanding of software integration and validation processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance Android-based software features for embedded products.
• Integrate third-party components into Android platforms.
• Contribute to Android middleware, framework, HAL, and system-level software.
• Support software integration, validation, debugging, and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with product, validation, and engineering teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Investigate and resolve platform-related software issues.

Skills

Android dev (Java/Kotlin)

Platform integration

Git / GitLab

Jira

Debugging & troubleshooting

Software integration

Android ecosystem beyond UI

Tools

GitLab

Jira

Job description

Sagemcom is a leading global technology integrator specializing in broadband, video, and smart energy solutions. Our teams around the world innovate every day to deliver custom, high performance, and responsible technologies to telecom operators and utilities.

Today, Sagemcom is:

• The world's #1 provider of broadband solutions (home gateways and associated software services)
• A leading provider of video and audio solutions (4K video hubs, Video SoundBox™)
• The leading European provider of smart grid solutions (smart meters, smart grids, rural electrification, IoT)

In 2025, Sagemcom reported €2.4 billion in revenue and employs 6,500 people across more than 50 countries.Committed to sustainability and social responsibility, Sagemcom became a mission driven company in January 2022.

Want to shape the future of connected homes and networks? Join us.

Profile Summary:

We are looking for a Software Engineer with strong Android development experience and exposure to platform-level software development.

Candidates with direct Android TV experience are highly preferred. However, we are also interested in Android developers who have worked beyond traditional application development and have experience with Android platform integration, Android Framework, Android HAL, middleware, system services, native C/C++, Embedded Linux, device drivers, BSP development, or full product software integration.

Experience with multimedia products, Android-based consumer electronics, smart devices, set-top boxes (STB), connected home products, telecom platforms, or operator environments is highly desirable.

Team Description

You will join an R&D team specialized in embedded software development for:

• Wireless Surround Speaker Systems (WSS)

The team develops and maintains Android TV platforms used by leading telecom operators worldwide. Activities span the entire software stack, from Android platform integration and middleware development to applications, framework components, and system services.

You will collaborate closely with global engineering teams and technology partners including Google, Broadcom, chipset vendors, and international operators.

Required Technical Skills:

• Strong Android development experience using Java and/or Kotlin
• Experience developing, integrating, or delivering Android-based products
• Git / GitLab
• Jira
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills
• Understanding of software integration and validation processes
• Experience working within the Android ecosystem beyond application UI development

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance Android-based software features for embedded products.
• Integrate third-party software components and applications into Android-based platforms.
• Contribute to Android middleware, framework, HAL, and system-level software components.
• Support software integration, validation, debugging, and issue resolution.
• Participate in platform bring-up, software qualification, and release activities.
• Collaborate with product, validation, and engineering teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Investigate and resolve customer and platform-related software issues.
• Contribute to technical documentation and development best practices.
• Explore and integrate new technologies, including AI-enabled solutions within Android platforms.

Why Join Sagemcom?

• Work directly with leading North American telecom and Pay TV operators
• Influence next-generation Android TV and connected-home products
• Collaborate with global engineering teams and technology partners
• Gain exposure to Android platform development, embedded systems, and multimedia technologies
• Grow your career in a highly innovative and international environment