Senior Software Engineering Manager – AOSP

Sourcing Intelligence HQ; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Medical, dental, vision

Life & disability protection

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Sourcing Intelligence HQ in Chicago, IL, seeks a Senior Software Engineering Manager – Android Architecture to lead the design, development, and evolution of a cutting‑edge Android platform powering next‑generation connected systems.

This hands‑on leadership role shapes architecture, guides global engineering teams, and ensures security, performance, and scalable CI/CD across Kotlin, Java, C/C++, and Python.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software engineering/architecture roles.
• Strong Android / AOSP / Android SDK experience.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams.
• Embedded systems / IoT exposure (nice to have).
• Strong system design and architectural thinking.
• Ability to operate in complex, global environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture of Android-based platform services and SDKs.
• Define scalable, modular, and future-proof system design patterns.
• Drive development across Kotlin, Java, C/C++, and Python.
• Collaborate with global engineering, product, UX, and hardware teams.
• Guide CI/CD, automation, and engineering best practices.
• Ensure security, privacy, and performance standards are met.
• Stay hands-on with code, reviews, and technical problem solving.
• Lead a distributed engineering team and grow technical talent.

Skills

Android architecture

Team leadership

AOSP / Android SDK

System design

Embedded / IoT

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Senior Software Engineering Manager – Android Architecture

About the Company

We are a global technology team committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation systems that transform experiences in marine and embedded systems. We offer exciting career growth opportunities and a collaborative environment where your contributions shape the future of high-performance software development.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineering Manager (Android Architecture) to lead the design, development, and evolution of a cutting‑edge Android platform powering next‑generation connected systems.

This is a hands‑on technical leadership role where you’ll shape architecture, guide global engineering teams, and influence the future of scalable Android‑based platforms built on AOSP.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead the architecture of Android‑based platform services and SDKs
• Define scalable, modular, and future‑proof system design patterns
• Drive development across Kotlin, Java, C/C++, and Python
• Collaborate with global engineering, product, UX, and hardware teams
• Guide CI/CD, automation, and engineering best practices
• Ensure security, privacy, and performance standards are met
• Stay hands‑on with code, reviews, and technical problem solving
• Lead a distributed engineering team and grow technical talent

What we’re looking for

• 10+ years in software engineering/architecture roles
• Strong Android / AOSP / Android SDK experience
• Proven experience leading engineering teams
• Embedded systems / IoT / connected device exposure (nice to have)
• Strong system design and architectural thinking
• Ability to operate in complex, global environments
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

What we offer

• Competitive benefits including 401(k) with company match and profit sharing, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, and life & disability protection.
• Wellbeing support through mental health resources, EAP, and wellness programs.
• Tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, and a range of additional perks designed to support your life inside and outside of work.