Android Aosp Engineer Jobs in Silver Spring, MD (NOW HIRING)

This opportunity allows those passionate about Agile software development on Android to work with a wide variety of user-facing applications in the security and user productivity space. Our focus in these areas has always been a strong selling point in our software offering, and as such, and we continue to innovate in this space. The successful candidate will be working within the Secusmart organization to help deliver high quality software releases in regular cadences to our customers.

As a member of the engineering team, you will develop critical software components for direct real-world use in a collaborative highly supportive team environment using Agile software development practices.

SUMMARY

ARE YOU RIGHT FOR THE JOB?

Are you passionate about delivering high-value software and have an affinity for rapid iteration? Do you believe in Agile sprints that are driven by a combination of real-world needs and strategic innovation?

• Do you have a natural curiosity for how things work and a fearless attitude about taking things apart?

• Do you like to tinker in your spare time?

• Has the phrase "it can't be done" inspired you in the past to prove otherwise?

• Are there times when you can't stop thinking about how to solve a challenging problem?

• Can you make progress in the face of uncertainty?

If you answered yes to these questions, then read on.

RESPONSIBILITIES

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

• Work on the cutting edge of mobile application systems security

• Collaborate with a team of diverse software engineers, test specialists and product owners, by applying creative solutions to meaningful real-world security problems

• Help companies and governments mitigate cybersecurity threats

• Develop commercial-grade software using Java, C/C++, and Python

• Apply a scientific and empirical approach to analysis and development

• Be a meaningful contributor to architectural discussions and design decisions

• Making mistakes and learning from them

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW, HAVE, OR HAVE DONE:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer/Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or other related sciences, or equivalent work experience

• Strong analytical and technical skills

• Experience with C/C++ and/or Java code in a professional environment or an open source project

• Prefer hands-on and or fundamental knowledge of Android systems and internals (AOSP)

• Basic working knowledge of Linux

• Experience with the Agile methodology and continuous integration

THE KIND OF PROFESSIONAL YOU ASPIRE TO BE:

• Someone who understands that the world is complex and full of compromises

• You are creatively resourceful and have acquired grit

• A problem solver with a can-do attitude

• A motivated self-starter who knows how to learn

• Able to analyze, but know when to make a decision and move on

• Passionate about quality code with a bias toward rapid iterations

• Defensive and thorough in your coding practices

• Able to thrive in an Agile team environment including pair programming

• An active listener who gives and takes constructive criticism professionally

• Willing to ask for help early and often, utilizing the knowledge of others

• Eager to share your knowledge with others

• Likes to improve via peer-review

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