Mobile Platform Engineer - Android / Active Secret

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence. They are seeking a Mobile Platform Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable Android-based automation infrastructure supporting multi-platform content distribution and digital engagement operations.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop Android application components and automation frameworks that support scalable, multi-platform content distribution across social media ecosystems
• Architect and maintain hybrid cloud/physical mobile infrastructure, including cloud-based Android emulation environments and physical device fleet management with SIM lifecycle orchestration
• Develop and integrate anti-detection and platform compliance middleware to ensure operational persistence across platforms with varying device attestation requirements
• Build and maintain multi-platform API gateway services supporting concurrent operations across X (Twitter), TikTok, Instagram, Telegram, Facebook, and emerging platforms with appropriate rate limiting and traffic management
• Design synthetic identity lifecycle management systems including account creation workflows, behavioral pattern engines, authenticity scoring algorithms, and persona maintenance automation
• Develop content scheduling and queue management systems with platform-specific formatting, timing optimization, and intelligent rate limiting to maximize engagement while maintaining operational security
• Implement network infrastructure components including residential proxy integration, VPN management, DNS obfuscation, and IP rotation services supporting geographically distributed operations
• Integrate mobile platform capabilities with Peraton's IRIS platform and Peraton[x] agentic AI workflows to enable AI-driven orchestration of content distribution operations
• Conduct research on evolving platform security measures, device attestation technologies, and emulator detection methods to maintain system effectiveness and inform architectural decisions
• Produce technical documentation, system architecture diagrams, and operational guides; collaborate with cross-functional teams including AI/ML engineers, infrastructure specialists, and mission analysts

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mobile Computing, or related technical discipline with 5+ years of professional experience; OR Master's degree with 3+ years of experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in Android application development using Java and/or Kotlin with experience in the Android SDK, Android Studio, and ADB (Android Debug Bridge)
• Experience with Android emulation technologies (e.g., Genymotion, Android Virtual Device, cloud-based emulation platforms) and understanding of Android system internals
• Proficiency in Python for automation scripting, API integration, and system orchestration
• Experience with RESTful API design and integration, including OAuth flows, rate limiting implementation, and multi-service gateway architectures
• Familiarity with network infrastructure concepts including proxy management, VPN configuration, DNS management, and traffic routing
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) for deploying and managing virtualized mobile environments at scale
• Understanding of mobile device management (MDM) concepts, device provisioning, and fleet orchestration
• U.S. citizenship is required
• Active Secret clearance with eligibility to obtain a final TS/SCI security clearance
• Valid U.S. passport or ability to obtain one
• Experience with mobile device fingerprinting, browser fingerprinting technologies, and platform-specific device attestation mechanisms (SafetyNet, Play Integrity API, Meta device verification)
• Familiarity with social media platform APIs, Terms of Service enforcement mechanisms, and automated account management at scale
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) for managing distributed mobile emulation workloads
• Knowledge of SIM management, telephony APIs, virtual phone number services, and SMS verification workflows
• Experience with behavioral automation frameworks including human-like interaction patterns, timing randomization, and activity scheduling systems
• Familiarity with residential proxy networks, IP reputation management, and geolocation spoofing techniques
• Experience with iOS/Apple platform application development using Swift and/or Objective-C, including familiarity with Xcode, the iOS SDK, Apple Developer Program workflows, TestFlight distribution, and App Store submission processes; knowledge of iOS automation frameworks (XCTest, XCUITest) and iOS-specific device attestation mechanisms (DeviceCheck, App Attest) is highly desirable
• Prior experience supporting U.S. Department of Defense information operations, MISO, or strategic communications programs
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines for mobile application deployment and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible)
• Knowledge of machine learning concepts as applied to content optimization, engagement prediction, or anomaly detection
• Active TS/SCI clearance