Senior Mobile Software Engineer (Native Android and Backend) - job 1 of 2

It all started in sunny San Diego, California in 2004 when a visionary engineer, Fred Luddy, saw the potential to transform how we work. Fast forward to today — ServiceNow stands as a global market leader, bringing innovative AI-enhanced technology to over 8,100 customers, including 85% of the Fortune 500®. Our intelligent cloud-based platform seamlessly connects people, systems, and processes to empower organizations to find smarter, faster, and better ways to work. But this is just the beginning of our journey. Join us as we pursue our purpose to make the world work better for everyone.

We’re looking for an experienced Mobile Backend & Native Android Engineer to join our dynamic mobile team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and is passionate about building reliable, performant backend services and beautifully functional Android apps. 

You’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of the ServiceNow mobile experience—working with a tight-knit team of backend and mobile engineers to build the next-gen ServiceNow app for Android. 

Why Join Us?  

• Be part of a dynamic team driving innovation in mobile backend and client development.  

• Work with cutting-edge technologies to solve real-world challenges.  

• Collaborate in a fast-paced, supportive environment where your contributions make a significant impact.  

What you get to do in the role:

• Design and develop Android client features and mobile-specific backend services 

• Build simple, intuitive, and powerful software that our customers can customize 

• Collaborate cross-functionally with product, design, and other engineering teams 

• Follow agile practices to deliver high-quality software in iterative cycles 

• Contribute to new features, product enhancements, and technical architecture 

• Integrate platform capabilities like security, authentication, and third-party services 

• Mentor peers and foster a culture of innovation and knowledge sharing 

• Take ownership of the development lifecycle—from ideation to testing and automation 

To be successful in this role you have:

• Experience in leveraging or critically thinking about how to integrate AI into work processes, decision-making, or problem-solving. This may include using AI-powered tools, automating workflows, analyzing AI-driven insights, or exploring AI's potential impact on the function or industry.
• In using AI Productivity tools such as Windsurf, Cursor, Etc

• Strong mobile development experience on Android (Kotlin or Java) 

• 2+ years of backend development experience with real-world application 

• Solid understanding of offline storage, multithreading, and performance tuning 

• Experience with RESTful APIs and tools like Retrofit (Gson or Moshi) 

• Familiarity with CI tools (Jenkins Pipelines/Groovy/Gradle/Git) 

• Strong foundation in algorithms, data structures, OOP, and design patterns 

• Experience with AI developer tools

• Comfortable integrating AI-powered tools or thinking critically about their impact 

• Experience with JavaScript is a plus 

• Excellent English communication skills 

• A growth mindset and a passion for staying current with tech trends 

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For positions in this location, we offer a base pay of $126,700 - $215,400, plus equity (when applicable), variable/incentive compensation and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. We also offer health plans, including flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, matching donations, a flexible time away plan and family leave programs. Compensation is based on the geographic location in which the role is located and is subject to change based on work location.

Work Personas

We approach our distributed world of work with flexibility and trust. Work personas (flexible, remote, or required in office) are categories that are assigned to ServiceNow employees depending on the nature of their work. Learn more here.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ServiceNow is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or nationality, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. In addition, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with legal requirements. 

Accommodations

We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are unable to use this online application and need an alternative method to apply, please contact [email protected] for assistance. 

Export Control Regulations

For positions requiring access to controlled technology subject to export control regulations, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), ServiceNow may be required to obtain export control approval from government authorities for certain individuals. All employment is contingent upon ServiceNow obtaining any export license or other approval that may be required by relevant export control authorities. 

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