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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Distinguished Engineer - Android Architect - **Company:** Verizon Communications Inc. - **Location:** Bernards, NJ, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $150,500.0 - $263,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Android Software Development, Apple IOS, HTML5, C++ (Programming Language), Chrome OS, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Digital Architecture, Network Architecture, Software Architecture, Rapid Prototyping Process, Software Systems, System Programming, Bug Reporting, Information Technology - **Published:** August 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88133224/1 ## About the Role You're an accomplished technical leader dedicated to developing solutions that elevate the customer experience for millions of users. A subject matter expert in Android Ecosystem. You excel at applying critical judgment to create innovative methodologies and evaluation standards. You possess the unique ability to navigate complex engineering ecosystems, build professional networks, and convey highly technical architecture to both engineering partners and non-technical stakeholders., * Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience. * Eight or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training. Even better if you have one or more of the following: * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field (MS, MBA, or equivalent experience is preferred). * Experience with mobile or embedded systems, including direct production support (not just high-level development or planning). * Demonstrated experience supporting multiple Android OEM variants at once (e.g., Pixel, Samsung, Motorola) across concurrent OS releases. * Deep, low-level understanding of the Android operating system, framework, and ecosystem. * Supporting working knowledge of other platforms, including iOS, and KaiOS.: * Strong proficiency and debugging skills in C, C++, Java, and HTML5, with experience debugging at the driver or system level. * Hands-on experience using modern AI tools to accelerate coding, debugging, or triage workflows. * Exceptional troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills, with a proven ability to perform under intense production pressure. * Extensive experience capturing and analyzing system-level mobile logs (such as logcat, modem logs, and bug reports) to isolate and report device issues. * Solid project management experience, specifically in coordinating complex vendor/OEM roadmaps from inception through launch. * Ability to create presentations and present at an executive level - highlighting business and customer impact of technical issues. * Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills, with a comfortable ability to build deep working relationships, navigate vendor conflicts, and clearly explain complex technical issues to non-technical stakeholders. ## Description * Own Day-to-Day Android Support & OEM Triage: Own day-to-day Android support across Pixel, Samsung, and Motorola. Triage production issues, plan fixes, and close the loop with OEMs to ensure fast, efficient resolution. * Test, Debug, and Optimize MVS: Test, debug, and optimize the MyVerizon Services (MVS) client software across multiple Android OS releases so it remains robust and reliable as a primary telemetry data source. * Rapid Prototyping: Perform rapid prototyping of new device features and client-side software solutions to validate network architecture or product changes, ensuring early feasibility and smooth deployment. * System-Level Development & AI Acceleration: Write, debug, and refine driver and system-level code, utilizing modern AI-assisted tools to accelerate coding, debugging, or triage workflows. * Document Architecture & Mitigate Risk: Detail and document software architecture, implementation steps, and support procedures to establish repeatable processes, share domain knowledge, and ensure the work is not dependent on a single individual. * Represent Verizon in Technical Alliances: Represent Verizon in technical alliance programs with OS providers (Google/Android, KaiOS, and Chrome OS), focusing heavily on technical issues affecting current devices. * Conduit to the MVS Team: Act as the primary technical bridge and conduit between external OEM engineering groups and the internal MVS development team, converting complex device capabilities into structured system specifications. * Technical Mentorship: Mentor and guide other engineers on Android platform architecture, low-level software debugging, and OEM collaboration strategies to uplevel team capabilities., Where you'll be workingIn this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes working from home and a minimum of three days per week in the office, which will be set by your manager. 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