{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"68cfdf1d31d0bc2d970631c9","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/68cfdf1d31d0bc2d970631c9","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/68cfdf1d31d0bc2d970631c9","title":"Senior Android Platform Engineer","description":"Senior Android Platform EngineerLocation: Dearborn, MIClient: Tata Elxsi | Ford MotorsDomain: AutomotivePosition DescriptionWe 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 ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop middleware and Android background services for platform-level functionalityDebug and reverse-engineer complex issues directly from Android Open Source Project (AOSP) source code Own overall Android platform stability and reliabilityResolve Android upgrade and integration issues across releasesDiagnose and fix bugs in system server components (Activity Manager, Window Manager, Package Manager, etc.), Car Service, and Surface FlingerInvestigate and resolve black screen, boot failure, and ANR (Application Not Responding) issues 6. Resolve and provide technical direction and root-cause analysis for unknown or hard-to-reproduce issuesAddress and resolve compliance test failures across CTS, VTS, ATS, and STSPrimary Skills RequiredKotlinC++JavaExperience Required3+ 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 codeProven experience working across the full Android stack (framework, native services, vendor layers)Additional Experience PreferredExperience 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-upAdditional Context for SuppliersThis role requires a deep-dive, problem-solving mindset and the ability to operate independently on ambiguous, high-impact issues.The ideal candidate is comfortable being the technical authority for the most challenging stability problems and can provide direction to other engineers.Experience in the automotive or embedded Android domain is a strong plus given our focus on system server, car service and platform stability.","company":"Concord It Systems","rawCompany":"concord it systems","city":"Dearborn","state":"MI","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-09-19T13:12:35.277Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"17-2141.02","title":"Automotive Engineers","slug":"automotive-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior Android Platform Engineer","description":"Senior Android Platform EngineerLocation: Dearborn, MIClient: Tata Elxsi | Ford MotorsDomain: AutomotivePosition DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced Android Full-Stack Engineer to join our platform stability team. 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