Full Stack Software Engineer

In this role, you will be a key contributor to Our Client’s next-generation software products. You will be responsible for defining software architecture, writing high-performance code, and deploying solutions that bridge the gap between the System Partition and the Vendor Partition. This position requires a deep understanding of Android framework internals and the ability to navigate both above and below the Treble boundary to solve critical system issues such as binder leaks, ANRs, and boot failures.

Advantages
Full-Stack Scope: Influence every layer of the product, from the hardware abstraction layer (HAL) to the server-side microservices.


Complex Problem Solving: Tackle high-stakes technical challenges, including debugging system-level crashes and optimizing resource-constrained embedded environments.


Industry Collaboration: Monitor and participate in emerging technology solutions through industry collaboration and the evaluation of new stack layers.


User-Centric Innovation: Advocate for software solutions that prioritize user empathy and intuitive, interactive interfaces.

Responsibilities
1. Architecture & Core Development
Create high-level software architecture designs, outlining components, interfaces, and overall system structure.

Develop and maintain back-end applications, including APIs and microservices, using various server-side languages.

Work across the Android stack to ensure seamless integration between system-level services and the hardware interface.

2. Android System Expertise & Debugging
Analyze and resolve complex issues within the open-source Android code, including system_server, Package Manager, and Activity Manager.

Debug low-level failures such as binder leaks, intent malfunctions, black screen issues, and Application Not Responding (ANR) errors.

Manage the vendor partition and optimize the Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL).

3. Engineering Excellence & Governance
Implement modern programming practices, including Test-Driven Development (TDD) and CI/CD pipelines.

Define and execute software test strategies and policies aligned with industry regulations and market best practices.

Support security practices to safeguard user data through encryption, anonymization, and robust data governance.

4. Collaboration & Optimization
Engage with customers and cross-functional teams (Product Owners, Designers, Architects) to translate pain points into technical requirements.

Continuously optimize application performance and evaluate emerging technologies to maximize development efficiency.

Qualifications
Required Experience

Industry Tenure: 6+ years in IT with a minimum of 4+ years in professional software development.


Technical Depth: Advanced practice in at least one coding language or proficiency in two.


Android Specialization: 2+ years of experience specifically focused on Android system-level work, HAL, and Android framework services.

Technical Skills

C++: 2+ years of experience in Android system and vendor partition development.


Java/Kotlin: Strong experience with Android Framework services and modern system utility development.


Full Stack Proficiency: Proven ability to work across the Android stack, from hardware interfaces to UI.


Debugging: Expert-level ability to troubleshoot "Android not booting" scenarios and low-level system crashes.

Education

Required: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.


Preferred: Master’s Degree in Computer Science or Engineering.

Preferred Skills

Linux Kernel: Understanding of kernel-level interactions, driver debugging, and system/vendor partition interfacing.

Summary
Our Client is seeking a high-level Full Stack Software Engineer (Engineer 3) to design, develop, and maintain sophisticated software applications that meet complex customer needs. This role is focused on the entire software development lifecycle, with a specific emphasis on Android system-level architecture. You will work across the full stack, from user interfaces to low-level hardware interfaces, ensuring seamless integration across the Android partitions.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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