Staff Android Engineer

Job Description: 

As a Staff Android Engineer, you will take a leading role in the design, development, and deployment of our Android applications. You will work on a variety of projects, from architecture to deployment pipelines, and play a critical role in shaping the direction of our technology stack. This position requires hands-on coding, as well as strategic thinking to guide our team in delivering top-tier, scalable Android apps. 

In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing multiple projects, ensuring delivery of immediate goals, and leading the development and launch of product features. Additionally, you will mentor junior developers, participate in code reviews, and collaborate closely with product and engineering teams to drive innovation. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead Android Development: Architect, design, and implement Android applications, ensuring high performance, stability, and scalability. 

• Code Quality and Best Practices: Conduct code reviews, enforce best practices, and ensure robust testing processes. 

• Project Management: Coordinate projects, establish schedules, and ensure delivery of immediate goals and tasks. 

• Features Focused: Lead the development and launch of product features. Help define product features, drive the system architecture, and spearhead best practices. 

• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with product managers, designers, backend engineers, and QA teams to align on project goals and deliver seamless mobile experiences. 

• Technology Evaluation: Evaluate the effectiveness of technologies, software, and tools to build state of the art solutions to meet business goals. 

• Mentorship: Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers, fostering growth and ensuring knowledge sharing within the team. 

• Stay Updated on Android Trends: Stay current with the latest developments in Android SDKs, libraries, and mobile development tools, introducing new ideas and technologies to the team. 

Qualifications: 

·Experience: 10+ years of Android development experience, with deep knowledge of Kotlin, Java, and Android SDK. 

• Architecture: Strong understanding of Android architectures (MVVM, Clean Architecture) and design patterns. 

• Version Control: Proficiency with Git and managing complex branching strategies in large-scale projects. 

• Agile Methodologies: Familiarity with Agile development processes and experience working in Agile teams. 

• Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills, with an ability to clearly explain complex technical issues to non-technical stakeholders. 

• Leadership: Proven experience in leading technical teams and mentoring junior engineers. 

Bonus Skills: 

• Experience with analytics tools like Amplitude, LaunchDarkly or Firebase 

• Experience with reactive architecture RxAndroid, RxJava. 

• Experience with Espresso Framework and UI Testing 

• Experienced with Google Play Billing 

• Ability to work well with tight schedules and rapid development cycles 

The pay range for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries at commencement of employment and is expected to be between $123,000 – 220,000/year, plus equity.  However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including location, role, job-related knowledge, skills, relevant education and experience.  The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including bonus, equity, and a full range of benefits. Details of all benefits will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.