Android Operating System Software Engineer at Ridgeline International, Inc. (McLean, VA)

We are looking for an Android Operating System Software Engineer who has a passion for developing custom Android-based operating systems from the ground up and making necessary modifications to the OS to improve our user experience. 

In this role, you will design and build custom Android operating systems for mobile devices. You’ll coordinate with our dev team to bring our exciting vision to life, working with our homegrown operating systems and enhance OS performance for our clients.

What you’ll do:

• Design and build custom Android ROMs or make modifications to existing ROMs using Lineage OS or other Open Sourced platforms such as CyanogenMod


• Work with the Enterprise Systems team to develop unique or innovative OS and Android framework features and integrate application features through firmware and OS modifications


• Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency

What you’ll need to qualify:

• LineageOS OR CyanogenMod background is a plus


• Experience with Android ROM/firmware or app development

• Understanding of Android “root,” “flash,” and “recovery process


• Understanding of Dalvik, ART, Kernel, and ROM functions


• Understanding of underclocking and overclocking and ability to draw upon both concepts depending on various use cases


• Experience in Kotlin, Java, C/C++, or related language


• Highly skilled at developing and debugging Java, Android Frameworks


• Experience with operating system internals, filesystems, databases, and network


• Linux/BSD/UNIX Internals (system libraries, architecture)


• Knowledgeable on mobile privacy and security

Here are some Perks of being a Ridgeliner!

• 20% 401K contribution regardless of employee match


• Flexible PTO 


• $2,500 Annual Clothing & $2,000 Hobby Allowances


• Training opportunities to help you further develop your skills


• Medical, dental, vision, disability, life


• Free daily snacks, drinks, & nitro cold brew on tap


• Monthly Social Gatherings & in house happy hours


• Silver Line Metro Accessible


• Free gym membership at Sport & Health


• Get the technology you want to do your job


• Flexible work schedules

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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