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Get Access To All JobsJob Title: Sr Linux/ Android SW Engineer
Location: Irvine, CA (Onsite)
Duration: 12 Months
Type: Contract
Experience: 10+ years
Work mode: 5 days onsite
Position Summary
We are seeking a Senior Android Software Engineer to support maintenance and enhancement of the foundational software frameworks, libraries, APIs, and integration interfaces that enable passenger-facing applications across current-generation platforms. This includes Android application frameworks, reusable UI libraries and components, platform interfaces, accessibility and localization capabilities, and automated testing frameworks used to validate these software layers. The role requires strong hands-on expertise in modern C++, working experience of programming in Linux/Android based embedded environment, application frameworks, debugging, and system integration.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support maintenance and enhancement of the foundational software frameworks, libraries, APIs, and integration interfaces that enable passenger-facing applications across current-generation platforms.
- Work with Android application frameworks, reusable UI libraries and components, platform interfaces, accessibility and localization capabilities, and automated testing frameworks used to validate these software layers.
- Utilize strong hands-on expertise in modern C++, working experience of programming in Linux/Android based embedded environment, application frameworks, debugging, and system integration.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
- Strong hands-on experience with modern C++, including OOP, memory management, multithreading/concurrency, data structures, algorithms, and performance optimization.
- Strong experience developing and debugging software in Linux environments.
- Experience with Android systems/platform programming, threads, networking, and system interfaces.
- Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle, including design, implementation, unit testing, integration, debugging, and defect resolution.
- Ability to develop modular, reusable, maintainable, and testable production-quality software.
- Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with embedded or edge-computing systems.
- Experience integrating applications with embedded platform services.
- Exposure to cross-platform application integration.
- Experience developing reusable frameworks, libraries, APIs, or SDK-style components.
- Familiarity with automated testing and CI/CD practices.
- Experience supporting multiple hardware or product configurations.
- Experience in passenger entertainment, avionics, automotive, embedded Android, or similar complex embedded environments.
About Next Gen Software Solutions:
Next Gen Software Solutions is a trusted provider of IT Staffing and consulting services dedicated to empowering businesses with cutting-edge technology solutions and exceptional talent. We specialize in delivering tailored IT consulting services, innovative software solutions, and connecting businesses with highly skilled IT professionals. Founded and led by a dedicated U.S. Army soldier, Next Gen Software Solutions is deeply rooted in the core values of integrity, discipline, commitment, and experience-principles that guide every aspect of our operations.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Next Gen Software Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and dignity. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Job Title: Sr Linux/ Android SW Engineer
Location: Irvine, CA (Onsite)
Duration: 12 Months
Type: Contract
Experience: 10+ years
Work mode: 5 days onsite
Position Summary
We are seeking a Senior Android Software Engineer to support maintenance and enhancement of the foundational software frameworks, libraries, APIs, and integration interfaces that enable passenger-facing applications across current-generation platforms. This includes Android application frameworks, reusable UI libraries and components, platform interfaces, accessibility and localization capabilities, and automated testing frameworks used to validate these software layers. The role requires strong hands-on expertise in modern C++, working experience of programming in Linux/Android based embedded environment, application frameworks, debugging, and system integration.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support maintenance and enhancement of the foundational software frameworks, libraries, APIs, and integration interfaces that enable passenger-facing applications across current-generation platforms.
- Work with Android application frameworks, reusable UI libraries and components, platform interfaces, accessibility and localization capabilities, and automated testing frameworks used to validate these software layers.
- Utilize strong hands-on expertise in modern C++, working experience of programming in Linux/Android based embedded environment, application frameworks, debugging, and system integration.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
- Strong hands-on experience with modern C++, including OOP, memory management, multithreading/concurrency, data structures, algorithms, and performance optimization.
- Strong experience developing and debugging software in Linux environments.
- Experience with Android systems/platform programming, threads, networking, and system interfaces.
- Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle, including design, implementation, unit testing, integration, debugging, and defect resolution.
- Ability to develop modular, reusable, maintainable, and testable production-quality software.
- Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with embedded or edge-computing systems.
- Experience integrating applications with embedded platform services.
- Exposure to cross-platform application integration.
- Experience developing reusable frameworks, libraries, APIs, or SDK-style components.
- Familiarity with automated testing and CI/CD practices.
- Experience supporting multiple hardware or product configurations.
- Experience in passenger entertainment, avionics, automotive, embedded Android, or similar complex embedded environments.
About Next Gen Software Solutions:
Next Gen Software Solutions is a trusted provider of IT Staffing and consulting services dedicated to empowering businesses with cutting-edge technology solutions and exceptional talent. We specialize in delivering tailored IT consulting services, innovative software solutions, and connecting businesses with highly skilled IT professionals. Founded and led by a dedicated U.S. Army soldier, Next Gen Software Solutions is deeply rooted in the core values of integrity, discipline, commitment, and experience-principles that guide every aspect of our operations.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Next Gen Software Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and dignity. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Android Engineer
Document your Android specializations before applying
Gather evidence of your technical depth: published apps, contributions to open-source Android projects, and any architecture-level responsibilities. PERM audits scrutinize whether your credentials match the employer's minimum requirements, so misalignment here stalls the entire filing.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search the DOL's PERM disclosure data to identify companies that have filed labor certifications for software engineering roles before. Employers with zero PERM history face a steeper internal approval process, which often kills sponsorship conversations before an offer is made.
Find green card sponsoring Android roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Android Engineer positions by employers with EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. This surfaces roles where the hiring manager already understands the PERM timeline, cutting weeks off your job search.
Clarify SOC code assignment with your employer early
PERM filings for Android Engineers typically fall under a Software Developers SOC code, which affects the prevailing wage your employer must pay. Confirm the DOL classification before the labor certification is filed, since reclassification after filing restarts the clock.
Verify the prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the Level I through Level IV prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. If your offered salary falls below the DOL-certified level, your employer must increase it before PERM can be submitted.
Understand how EB-3 priority dates affect your timeline
For most countries outside India and China, EB-3 priority dates are current or close to current, meaning your green card process can move quickly after I-140 approval. Confirm your country's cutoff date in the monthly Visa Bulletin before committing to a multi-year sponsorship plan.
Green Card Android Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Android Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Android Engineer positions qualify for EB-3 as skilled workers requiring a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. Roles requiring a master's degree or demonstrating advanced research components may qualify for EB-2. The specific degree requirement written into the PERM job description determines which category applies, so the job duties and minimum requirements your employer files are critical.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for an Android Engineer?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa with an annual lottery cap and a six-year maximum stay without further action. PERM-based EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the petition level, though visa number availability depends on your birth country. The PERM process also locks in a priority date from the labor certification filing, which can run concurrently with H-1B employment while your green card processes.
How long does the PERM and green card process take for Android Engineers?
DOL currently processes standard PERM applications in roughly 12 to 18 months, though audit selections extend this timeline significantly. After PERM approval, your employer files the I-140 petition with USCIS, which takes several months under standard processing. For applicants born outside India and China, adjustment of status or consular processing can often begin immediately after I-140 approval, putting total timelines in the two to three year range in straightforward cases.
Where can I find Android Engineer jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Android Engineer roles specifically filtered by employers with EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you're not wasting time on positions where sponsorship is theoretical rather than practiced. Targeting companies with documented PERM filing activity dramatically increases the chance that your offer conversation includes a concrete sponsorship commitment rather than a vague promise to explore options later.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm on H-1B status?
Yes. Employers can file a PERM labor certification for you regardless of your current visa status, and many Android Engineers begin the green card process while working on H-1B. Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is current, you can file for adjustment of status or consular processing. An approved I-140 also strengthens your position for H-1B extensions beyond the standard six-year cap under AC21 portability rules.