Senior Android Engineer

About Us

App Dev for All is a nonprofit foundation committed to expanding access to

computer science education and programming resources. We’re building free, full-featured

programming tools that can run on low-end Android phones and tablets with or without an

Internet connection. Our first product, Code on the Go, is a full-scale IDE for Android apps that

runs on Android phones and doesn’t require Internet access.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Android Engineer

with an in-depth understanding of Android development and expertise in the internals of the

Android Debug Bridge (ADB) and its communication protocols.

Key Responsibilities

•  Leverage deep knowledge of ADB internals to implement a debugger in an Android IDE operating on mobile devices.
•  Implement communication between applications and ADB on the same device as the application.
•  Write clean, maintainable, and scalable code using Java, Kotlin, and other modern Android tools.
•  Collaborate with staff to define, implement, test, and document new features.
•  Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
•  Stay updated with the latest advancements in Android development, ADB, and related technologies.
•  Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
•  Propose and implement innovative solutions to improve app performance and debugging capabilities.
•  Contribute to the overall mobile development strategy and share insights on emerging technologies.

Requirements

•  5+ years of experience in Android development with a strong focus on Kotlin.
•  Deep understanding of Android Debug Bridge (ADB) internals, architecture, and communication protocols.
•  Proficiency in debugging tools and techniques, including logcat, heap dumps, and ADB shell commands.
•  Experience creating custom scripts or tools to interface with ADB (e.g., using Python, Kotlin, or shell scripting).
•  Strong knowledge of Android architecture components, lifecycle management, and performance optimization.
•  Understanding of security implications when using ADB in production or testing environments.
•  Familiarity with Android Studio and Gradle.
•  Knowledge of low-level Android system components and debugging native code (NDK).