Android Developer

Senior Android OS / AOSP Engineer (6-Month Contract)

Remote (UK-Based)

£109k London / £98k Outside London

I'm working with a leading tech team building next-generation VR/AR and immersive computing platforms, and we're now looking for a Senior Android OS / AOSP Engineer to join for an initial 6-month contract.

This role is ideal for someone who lives and breathes Android internals, system frameworks, and low-level engineering and wants to help shape the future of device architecture.

What You'll Be Working On

• Developing and enhancing Android OS internals, AOSP, system frameworks & performance-critical components
• Setting technical direction and contributing to major architectural decisions
• Building tools, profiling systems, and infrastructure that power next-gen hardware
• Collaborating with product, hardware, and software teams to define system-level interfaces
• Creating system APIs that enable fast, compelling new features
• Promoting engineering best practices, clean code, and test-driven development

What We're Looking For

• 6+ years' software engineering experience
• Strong background with Android internals, Linux, macOS, or embedded systems
• Experience across:
• AOSP
• NDK / JNI
• OS / device frameworks
• Device management or security (Android/iOS)
• Excellent C++ and Java skills
• Comfortable working in highly technical, cross-functional environments

Nice to Have

• Experience with Android IPC mechanisms, performance tools, and security models
• Mobile platform experience (Android or iOS)
• Unit testing frameworks (JUnit or similar)