Senior Android Engineer - LATAM

About the role

AOA is seeking a Senior Android Engineer to design and own the Android experience for a custom ARM‑based embedded device. This full‑stack role spans low‑level hardware integration through to the companion mobile app, delivering an offline‑first, modular system with encrypted per‑profile storage.

Key responsibilities

• Define and implement the Android architecture for purpose‑built hardware.
• Integrate onboard cameras, sensors, lighting, and physical controls as primary navigation inputs.
• Build shared abstraction layers consumed by the rest of the application.
• Enable connectivity via Bluetooth audio, Wi‑Fi sync, OTA updates, and companion apps.
• Collaborate with designers, product owners, and hardware/firmware teams to deliver high‑quality, high‑performing embedded solutions.

Required profile

• Senior Android engineer with proven experience on real devices or embedded hardware.
• Comfortable working close to the metal and handling constrained resources.
• Ability to turn ambiguity into thoughtful implementation and own end‑to‑end Android work.
• Available during US Central Time business hours for strong team overlap.

Required skills

• Android development (Kotlin/Java)
• Embedded Android on ARM‑based devices
• Hardware integration (cameras, sensors, lighting, physical controls)
• Bluetooth and Wi‑Fi connectivity
• OTA update mechanisms
• Encrypted storage and modular architecture design

What we offer

• Compensation: $5,000 USD per month
• Contract (independent contractor) role
• Fully remote work, based in Latin America
• Collaboration with a close‑knit, AI‑native agency team