Android Developer

Posted 11 Days Ago
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Sterling, VA, USA
In-Office
150K-200K Annually
Entry level
Information Technology • Software • Cybersecurity • Defense
The Role
Develops custom Android and native software tools for mission-focused cyber operations. Responsibilities include end-to-end design, development, testing, debugging, reverse engineering, exploit proof-of-concept development, network programming, vulnerability analysis, documentation, and user support. The role requires deep knowledge of Unix internals, binary formats, security protections, protocols, debuggers, and CNO techniques, while also mentoring junior developers and addressing real-time cyber challenges.
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What You’ll Be Owning:

GRVTY is seeking an Android Developer with a Top Secret clearance (you can join the project with a TS or higher clearance and over time will be upgraded to TS/SCI + Poly applicable to this customer) to join one of our top projects in Dulles, VA. We are in need of an Android Developer to join our team to solve real-time cyber challenges. Looking for individuals who enjoy working on a mission-focused team that works very closely with our end users. Duties include design custom software tools and techniques for the Android platform; be responsible for end-to-end design and development of custom software; diagnose and debug issues using both COTS and GOTS tools; have a firm understanding of how networks work; develop documentation pertinent to operating and supporting developed software and techniques; mentor and lead junior-level developers to accomplish mission objectives; and solve real-time cyber challenges.

What You Must Have:

  • Active Top Secret Clearance 
  • Development, testing and debugging Python and C
  • Experience in UNIX applications using make files or comparable build environments, mission-applicable platforms.
  • Programming CNO tools and techniques
  • Network sockets programming and expert packet-level understanding of IP, TCP, and application-level protocols.
  • Tracing code execution in a debugger (WinDbg/gdb/IDA Pro).
  • Reverse engineering native binaries.
  • Developing proof-of-concept exploit software
  • Knowledge of Unix kernel internals, including the OS runtime linker/loader, object file formats (e.g., ELF), file system internals (e.g., NTFS, ext2, btrfs), OS-specific mandatory and discretionary access control mechanisms, and process and thread APIs and data structures
  • Understanding of security protection mechanisms (ASLR, DEP, NX), how to defeat them, and how to detect a defeat
  • Working with version control software such as git, Gitlab, etc.

What Would Be Nice to Have:

  • Experience with native-level mobile development
  • Experience with vulnerability analysis
  • Experience with assembly, preferably ARM
  • Understanding of mobile security protection mechanisms, such as SELinux and application sandboxing Objective-C, Swift or C++ programming
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment with ever-changing requirements.
  • Undergraduate degree in Computer Science preferred

Pay Range: At GRVTY, we understand that compensation is influenced by many factors—such as geographic location, federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and certifications.
We’re proud to offer a work environment that empowers our team to achieve a strong work-life balance. GRVTY provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.
Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families, and includes coverage in areas such as healthcare, financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, continued education, and paid time off.

  • The pay range for this position is: $150,000 - $200,000

Pay Range: At GRVTY, we understand that compensation is influenced by many factors—such as geographic location, federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and certifications.
We’re proud to offer a work environment that empowers our team to achieve a strong work-life balance. GRVTY provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.
Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families, and includes coverage in areas such as healthcare, financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, continued education, and paid time off.


Virginia Pay Range
$150,000—$200,000 USD

Why Choose GRVTY

The toughest national security challenges demand vision and ingenuity, not just resources. We deliver mission and technical expertise to outpace our adversaries. We’re purpose-built to tackle the most entrenched, systemic national security issues around the world.

We partner with our customers to help them overcome challenges in every corner of technology and defense—including the ones still being explored. Our growing capabilities create complementary advantages, giving on-the-ground operations the edge they need to succeed. We muster everything we have to answer every challenge presented, every day of our lives.

At GRVTY, we believe that when our employees thrive, our company thrives. That’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance.

•    Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision  

•    Health Savings Account with company contribution  

•    Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays  

•    Paid Parental Leave   

•    401k with generous company match  

•    Training and Development Opportunities  

•    Award Programs  

•    Variety of Company Sponsored Events


EEO Statement

GRVTY, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 

Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email [email protected] or call 703-544-7930 with requested details.  A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days. 

Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov)  

Please review our current job openings and apply for the positions you believe may be a fit. If you are not an immediate fit, we will also keep your resume in our database for future opportunities.



Skills Required

  • Active Top Secret clearance
  • Development, testing, and debugging experience with Python and C
  • Experience with UNIX applications using make files or comparable build environments
  • Experience with mission-applicable platforms
  • Programming CNO tools and techniques
  • Network sockets programming and expert packet-level understanding of IP, TCP, and application-level protocols
  • Experience tracing code execution with WinDbg, gdb, or IDA Pro
  • Experience reverse engineering native binaries
  • Experience developing proof-of-concept exploit software
  • Knowledge of Unix kernel internals, runtime linker/loader, object file formats, file system internals, access controls, and process/thread APIs
  • Understanding of ASLR, DEP, NX, methods to defeat them, and methods to detect defeats
  • Experience with version control software such as Git or GitLab
  • Experience with native-level mobile development
  • Experience with vulnerability analysis
  • Assembly experience, preferably ARM
  • Understanding of SELinux and mobile application sandboxing
  • Experience with Objective-C, Swift, or C++
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
  • Undergraduate degree in Computer Science
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The Company
HQ: Arlington, VA
1,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2025

What We Do

GRVTY is a national security and defense technology company that delivers mission and technical expertise in cyber, space, and spectrum. They provide automated ISR&T platforms, software, and data solutions to defense, intelligence, and homeland security customers, working on the frontlines against cyber adversaries.

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