TCP Software

Senior Android System Developer

TCP Software

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Texas • United States

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

AndroidKotlin

About the role

  • Kiosk Implementation: Implement and refine Android Lock Task Mode (Screen Pinning) to prevent users from exiting the application or accessing the OS settings.
  • System Hardening: Disable or hide system UI elements (Status Bar, Navigation Bar, Notification Shade) programmatically to ensure a fully immersive experience.
  • Watchdog & Resilience: Implement self-healing mechanisms, such as WorkManager tasks and AlarmManager watchdogs, to automatically restart the app or services in case of crashes or ANRs.
  • Boot & Update Management: Optimize the BootReceiver logic for instant startup and manage robust OTA (Over-the-Air) update flows.
  • Security: Secure local data using EncryptedSharedPreferences and Android Keystore. Hardening communication channels (MQTT/TLS) and preventing ADB abuse in production.
  • Peripheral Integration: Optimization of hardware drivers/SDKs (Biometrics, Card Readers) to prevent resource leaks and ensure stability over long uptimes.
  • Logs & Diagnostics: Implement robust audit logging (local & remote) to trace issues on devices deployed in the field.

Requirements

  • 5+ Years Android Development (Kotlin required).
  • Deep understanding of the Android Lifecycle and Process Management (how to keep an app alive indefinitely).
  • Experience with COSU (Corporate-Owned, Single-Use) or Dedicated Device configurations.
  • Experience processing hardware events (USBs, Serial Ports) and managing background services.
  • Strong knowledge of Device Owner / Profile Owner APIs (Android Enterprise).
  • **Nice to Have**
  • Familiarity with MQTT protocols and real-time communication resilience.
  • Experience with AOSP (Android Open-Source Project) or modifications to the Android Firmware/ROM.
  • Experience creating System/Privileged Apps (signed with platform keys).
  • Experience with MDM (Mobile Device Management) solutions (SOTI, AirWatch, or custom implementations).
  • Background in identifying memory leaks (LeakCanary) and optimizing for low-spec hardware.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • 20 Days of PTO (Paid Time Off) and 13 days of companywide holidays
  • 8 hours to volunteer and impact the community
  • Comprehensive benefits (Health/Dental/Vision/ 401K)
  • Employee Choice Pre-Tax Benefit
  • Remote work option available
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Hard Skills & Tools
Android DevelopmentKotlinAndroid LifecycleProcess ManagementCOSUDevice Owner APIsProfile Owner APIsAOSPSystem AppsMemory Leak Identification