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Debug and reverse-engineer complex issues directly from Android Open Source Project (AOSP) source code Own overall Android platform stability and reliability * Resolve Android upgrade and integration ...

Our engineering team delivers rapid innovation across the entire stack from hardware to machine ... Work within a vendor-customized AOSP environment, understanding how platform-level configurations ...

Senior Virtual Cloud Engineer

Belmont, CA · On-site

$67.50 - $90/hr

Mentor engineers and establish best practices * Enable communication bring‑up, diagnostics ... Contributions to AOSP or Cuttlefish, or experience extending QEMU/crosvm device models and ARM ...

Lead Android Developer

Alpharetta, GA · On-site

$130K - $140K/yr

... AOSP (Android Open Source Project) builds or privileged system app development. Job ... Bachelor''s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer or Electrical Engineering, Mathematics ...

Android Reverse Engineer Location: This is a Hybrid position in Austin, TX, Bothell, WA and San ... Strong understanding of Android Fundamentals, activity lifecycles, AOSP, and API usage . * Ability ...

Android Developer

Warren, NJ · On-site

$58 - $76/hr

Android Developer Location: Warren, NJ Experience: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer ... AOSP source itself Knowledge of key differences across Android SDK versions from Froyo to "N ...

Senior Software Engineer

San Mateo, CA

$139K - $183K/yr

Senior Software Engineer - Telemetry, Observability & Platform Analytics Overview The PlayStation ... AOSP-based), including architecture design, data collection frameworks, analytics platforms ...

Owl Labs is seeking an experienced Android AOSP and Linux developer to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience developing embedded Android and Linux systems and ...

Android Developer

Barnegat, NJ · On-site

$59.25 - $77.75/hr

Responsibilities As an Android Developer at Touche, you'll collaborate with the development of a ... Knowledge of AOSP is a plus * Ability to adapt to an Agile process by applying valuable judgement ...

Senior Software Engineer

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$139K - $183K/yr

Design and implement logging frameworks for AOSP-based systems. * Establish log collection, storage ... Experience developing developer tools, debugging tools, or operational dashboards. What We're ...

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How much do aosp developer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for aosp developer in the United States is $111,845.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $90,000.00 and $130,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an AOSP developer?

An AOSP Developer is a software engineer who specializes in working with the Android Open Source Project (AOSP), which is the open-source framework behind the Android operating system. These developers customize, modify, and build Android firmware to suit various devices or use cases, such as smartphones, tablets, or custom hardware. Their work often includes porting Android to new hardware, developing system-level features, and troubleshooting low-level issues. AOSP Developers need a strong understanding of Linux, Android architecture, and embedded systems.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as an AOSP developer?

To thrive as an AOSP Developer, you need a strong background in Android development, proficiency in Java and C/C++, and a deep understanding of the Android Open Source Project architecture. Familiarity with version control systems like Git, build tools such as Gradle, and experience working with Android Studio and the AOSP build environment are typically required. Analytical thinking, problem-solving, and effective collaboration are crucial soft skills for addressing complex system-level challenges and working with cross-functional teams. These skills ensure robust, customized Android solutions and successful integration within device ecosystems.

What are some common challenges AOSP developers face when integrating custom hardware features?

AOSP Developers often encounter challenges when integrating custom hardware features, such as ensuring compatibility with the Android framework, troubleshooting device driver issues, and maintaining security standards. Collaboration with hardware engineers and understanding the nuances of device-specific kernels are essential parts of the process. Additionally, developers must rigorously test features across different Android versions to ensure consistent performance and stability.

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Infographic showing various Aosp Developer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 14% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $111,845 per year, or $53.8 per hour.

Software Engineer

Dearborn, MI • On-site

FastTek
IT Services • 501 - 1,000 employees

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Software Engineer #1060509
Job Description:
  • We are seeking an experienced Android Full-Stack Engineer to join our platform stability team. In this role, you will be responsible for diagnosing, debugging, and resolving complex Android stability issues spanning the entire Android stack—both above (System Partition) and below (Vendor Partition) the Treble boundary.
  • You will work deep within Android framework internals, reverse-engineering issues from source code, providing technical direction for ambiguous problems, and ensuring overall platform robustness across Android version upgrades.
  • This is a hands-on engineering role for someone who thrives on solving the hardest, least-understood problems in the Android ecosystem.
 
Key Responsibilities:
  • Design and develop middleware and Android background services for platform-level functionality
  • Debug and reverse-engineer complex issues directly from Android Open Source Project (AOSP) source code Own overall Android platform stability and reliability
  • Resolve Android upgrade and integration issues across releases
  • Diagnose and fix bugs in system_server components (Activity Manager, Window Manager, Package Manager, etc.), Car Service, and SurfaceFlinger
  • Investigate and resolve black screen, boot failure, and ANR (Application Not Responding) issues
  • Resolve and provide technical direction and root-cause analysis for unknown or hard-to-reproduce issues
  • Address and resolve compliance test failures across CTS, VTS, ATS, and STS
 
Skills Required:
Kotlin, C++, Java
  • Kotlin - Candidate should be able to write and maintain Kotlin-based Android background services and middleware components and be comfortable working within Kotlin code in the Android framework/system_server layer (e.g., modifying or extending services like Activity Manager, Package Manager) as part of resolving platform stability issues.
  • C++ - Candidate should have hands-on experience debugging and modifying native Android components (e.g., SurfaceFlinger, HAL layers, vendor partition code) in C++, including reverse-engineering issues directly from AOSP nativeopen source code.
  • Java - Candidate should be able to read, debug, and modify Java-based Android framework code (system_server internals such as Window Manager, Activity Manager) to diagnose and resolve issues like ANRs, boot failures, and black screens, including designing AIDL/Binder interfaces exposed to applications.
 
Experience Required:
  • 3+ years of hands-on Android platform/framework development experience.
  • Proven experience in designing and developing middleware and Android background services (long-running/foreground service) that expose feature-rich interfaces (AIDL/Binder, APIs) to applications.
  • Demonstrated track record of resolving complex, low-level Android stability issues.
  • Experience contributing to or modifying AOSP source code
  • Proven experience working across the full Android stack (framework, native services, vendor layers)
 
Experience Preferred:
  • Experience with Android Automotive OS (AAOS) and Car Service.
  • Familiarity with HAL (Hardware Abstraction Layer) and vendor integration.
  • Experience with CTS, VTS, ATS, and STS compliance frameworks.
  • Knowledge of Android graphics stack and display subsystems.
  • Experience with native debugging tools (gdb, lldb, perfetto, systrace, logcat analysis).
  • Familiarity with Android build systems (Soong/Make) and partition architecture.
  • Experience working with SoC/silicon vendors on platform bring-up
 
Education Required:
  • Bachelor's Degree
 
Education Preferred:
  • Master's Degree
 
Additional Info:
 
At FastTek Global, Our Purpose is Our People and Our Planet. We come to work each day and are reminded we are helping people find their success stories. Also, Doing the right thing is our mantra.  We act responsibly, give back to the communities we serve and have a little fun along the way.
We have been doing this with pride, dedication and plain, old-fashioned hard work for 24 years!
FastTek Global is financially strong, privately held company that is 100% consultant and client focused.
We've differentiated ourselves by being fast, flexible, creative and honest. Throw out everything you've heard, seen, or felt about every other IT Consulting company. We do unique things and we do them for Fortune 10, Fortune 500, and technology start-up companies.
Our benefits are second to none and thanks to our flexible benefit options you can choose the benefits you need or want, options include:
 
  • Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program)
  • Vision
  • Personal Time Off (PTO) Program
  • Long Term Disability (100% paid)
  • Life Insurance (100% paid)
  • 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar match
 
Plus, we have a lucrative employee referral program and an employee recognition culture.
FastTek Global was named one of the Top Work Places in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023!
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