Job Title
Senior Android System / Full-Stack Software Engineer
Location
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Work Environment
Hybrid – 4 days onsite (Monday–Thursday)
Contract Details
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W2 Contract: Long-Term
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Medical Benefits & PTO Included
Position Description
Epitec is seeking to support the largest U.S. & Canadian automaker with the addition of a Senior Android System / Full-Stack Software Engineer.
Employees in this role are responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining Android system-level software and platform components to meet complex product and customer requirements. This position spans the full software development lifecycle, including architecture design, coding, testing, deployment, and long-term system optimization.
This role is focused on deep Android platform engineering, requiring hands-on experience above and below the Treble boundary, including Android framework services, vendor partition work, HAL development, and low-level debugging. This is not an application-only Android role.
Key Responsibilities
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Engage with stakeholders to understand use cases, requirements, and pain points, advocating for user-centric solutions
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Design, develop, and deliver Android system-level software using Agile methodologies
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Assess requirements and determine appropriate architecture, technology stack, and integration strategies
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Create high-level software architecture designs outlining system structure and interfaces
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Develop and maintain Android framework services, system utilities, APIs, and microservices
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Debug complex Android platform issues including:
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system server failures
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Package Manager and Activity Manager issues
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Binder leaks and IPC failures
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Boot failures, black screen issues, and ANRs
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Intent resolution problems
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Work across system and vendor partitions, including HAL development and optimization
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Define and implement testing strategies aligned with industry best practices
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Improve performance, reliability, and development efficiency
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Apply secure coding practices including encryption and data protection
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product owners, architects, and designers
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Evaluate and incorporate emerging Android technologies and platform capabilities
Required Skills (Must-Have)
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Full Stack Android (System Level)
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Experience across Android system, framework, and vendor layers
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C++ (2+ years)
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Android system and vendor partition development
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HAL development and optimization
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Java
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Android framework services and system-level logic
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Kotlin
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Modern Android framework components and system utilities
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Strong knowledge of:
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Android framework internals (AOSP)
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Treble architecture
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Low-level Android debugging
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Preferred Skills
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Linux Kernel
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Kernel-level interactions with Android
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Driver and low-level debugging
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Experience with:
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Test-Driven Development (TDD)
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CI/CD pipelines
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Performance optimization
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Familiarity with Android security best practices
Experience Requirements
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6+ years total IT experience
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4+ years hands-on software development
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2+ years Android system-level experience, including:
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Vendor partition management
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HAL
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Android framework services
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Education
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Required: Bachelor’s Degree
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Preferred: Master’s Degree
Important Clarification
This is not an Android application or UI-only role.
Candidates must have hands-on experience with Android platform internals and system-level debugging.
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