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Android Platform Engineer V

AscendionSunnyvale, CAApril 14th, 2026
About Ascendion Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 11,000+ Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next. Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us: Build the coolest tech for world’s leading brands Solve complex problems – and learn new skills Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience Experience a community of change makers! Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion. About the Role: We are looking for Operating System (OS) developers with strong design and build skills, experience in multiple levels of the OS stack from drivers to frameworks and experience building embedded devices. A successful candidate in this role is self-driven, creative and doesn’t mind delving into different areas of the stack. This person will take initiative and should be willing to execute consistently in an agile, fast-paced environment. Job Title : Android Platform Engineer V Key Responsibilities: Design and implement components at all layers of the system, from drivers to frameworks Debug complex, system-level, multi-component issues that typically span across multiple layers from kernel to application Profile performance problems and drive optimizations that span the entire software stack Bring up new devices and perform debugging and performance tuning exercises Understand software components from multiple partner teams, integrate those components into the unified product code base, and drive their continued development. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering or relevant field required 5+ years of experience with AOSP or Embedded Linux development Experience working on systems software in a large-scale C/C++ code base Experience with operating systems internals and frameworks services Experience with software development processes including source control, unit tests, bug tracking, and design documentation Experience with shipping high quality consumer products Experience with modern C/C++ standards, libraries and best practices, also Java Experience with Android SDK, NDK, JNI and IPC mechanisms Experience with device bring up and Linux kernel customization. Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in computer science, software engineering or relevant field required 10+ years of experience with AOSP or Embedded Linux development. Location: Redmond, WA or Sunnyvale, CA [Onsite] Salary Range: The salary for this position is between $187,200 – $244,608 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Benefits : The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [medical insurance] [dental insurance] [vision insurance] [401(k) retirement plan] [long-term disability insurance] [short-term disability insurance] [5 personal days accrued each calendar year. The Paid time off benefits meet the paid sick and safe time laws that pertains to the City/ State] [10-15 days of paid vacation time] [6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per calendar year] [Ascendion Learning Management System] Want to change the world? Let us know. Tell us about your experiences, education, and ambitions. Bring your knowledge, unique viewpoint, and creativity to the table. Let’s talk! Preferred Skills AOSP (Android Open Source Project) Embedded Linux C/C++ Android SDK (Software Development Kit) Android NDK (Native Development Kit) Java Native Interface (JNI) Inter-Process Communication (IPC) Operating System (OS) Development Board Support Packages (BSP) Linux kernel Job details Job ID 331335 Job Requirements Android Platform Engineer V Location Sunnyvale, California, US Recruiter Chirag Email chirag.balani@ascendion.com About Ascendion Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000+ Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next.