Software Engineer - Android OS (AOSP)

Soverli AG seeks a Mid-level Software Engineer for Android OS (AOSP) in Zürich. The role focuses on Android internals, system services, and platform security within a multi-OS smartphone environment.

This position centers on Android's internal architecture, specifically system services, hardware abstraction layers, and platform security. The engineer will define how Android operates within a secure environment where several operating system instances run simultaneously on a single device.

Responsibilities

• Modify and expand the Android Open Source Project at the framework, system, and runtime levels.
• Connect hardware abstraction layers to system services and core platform components.
• Develop operating system-level privacy and security mechanisms.
• Improve memory efficiency, system speed, and power management in complex multi-OS configurations.
• Troubleshoot system behavior using Android services, logs, and performance traces.
• Collaborate with kernel, firmware, and driver teams to guarantee smooth hardware-software integration.
• Support continuous integration, automated testing, and the Android build infrastructure.

Requirements

• Proficient in C/C++ programming, with working knowledge of Java/Kotlin in system-level contexts.
• Deep understanding of AOSP internals, including Binder IPC, system services, and HALs.
• Hands-on experience in Android platform development, device bring-up, or custom ROM creation.
• Practical expertise with low-level debugging utilities like logcat and systrace.
• Solid grasp of core OS principles: processes, memory management, scheduling, and security boundaries.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Fluent English proficiency and strong communication abilities.

Nice to have

• Prior contributions to AOSP or Android security and privacy initiatives.
• Background working with Android connectivity or power subsystems.
• Experience building and maintaining custom Android ROMs.

What the company offers

• Collaborate with a dedicated founding team on innovative technology that delivers significant real-world impact.
• Engage with the entire device stack, spanning firmware, bootloaders, kernel modules, drivers, and system security.
• Join an early-stage, well-funded startup offering rapid professional growth, high responsibility, and steep learning curves.
• Influence both the product direction and the engineering culture.
• Receive competitive compensation, including stock options.
• Enjoy flexible working hours and a remote-friendly home-office policy.

About the company

Soverli AG is developing a patent-pending platform that enables multiple, fully isolated operating environments on smartphones. The company strives to remove the compromise between digital freedom and convenience, aiming to establish a foundation for secure, privacy-focused, and user-centric mobile innovation.

• Eliminating the trade-off between digital sovereignty and user convenience.
• Building a secure, privacy-first mobile innovation foundation.
• Fostering a high-impact, fast-paced startup environment.