Android Engineer

Summary

Join Calm as an Android Engineer and build features that improve the lives of millions. You'll collaborate with a cross-functional team to develop engaging features for the Calm app, directly impacting user experience. This role requires proficiency in Android development using Kotlin and experience shipping applications. You'll work in a fast-paced, agile environment, contributing to the future of Calm's Android app. The position is remote, but limited to specific geographic locations. Compensation includes a competitive salary, equity, comprehensive benefits, 401k, and flexible time off.

Requirements

• Have experience building and shipping Android applications in a production environment using Kotlin
• Are proficient in using Android Studio and related tools to diagnose issues
• Are familiar with the Google Play Store release process and best practices to ensure smooth production deployments
• Stay up to date and experiment with the latest Android technologies and best practices
• Have a product-focused mindset. Our team works together to deliver projects that use technology to solve real business problems
• Think critically about how your work connects to the business strategy/vision
• You can collaborate with iOS, Android, and Backend engineers in order to ship features
• Take pride in writing high quality code while consistently delivering on commitments
• Experience with the following languages/technologies/frameworks: Kotlin and Java
• Experience with the following languages/technologies/frameworks: Android Studio
• Experience with the following languages/technologies/frameworks: Android SDK
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and JSON
• Firebase
• Proven experience working effectively in a fast-paced, agile environment as part of a collaborative team
• Willingness and enthusiasm to learn new technologies and tackle challenging problems
• Experience providing accurate high-level estimates based on complexity and consistently delivering on time and with quality
• Consistently deliver on commitments through disciplined estimates and task breakdowns
• Proficiency in writing unit and integration tests in a CI/CD environment
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• This role typically requires 3+ years of Android experience with Kotlin language

Responsibilities

• Work with a team of engineers, designers, product managers and data scientists to develop compelling new features to attract and engage new users to Calm
• Help define the future of the Android app at Calm
• Directly impact the lives of tens of millions of people
• Be extremely impactful as a member of a small team
• Driving projects as a technical lead by driving projects from inception to completion
• Working collaborating with your Product Manager, Designer, and other stakeholders to align on goals and deliver value
• Having excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience launching and managing apps on Google Play Console
• Past experience building android apps in highly controlled industries, i.e., healthcare

Benefits

• Equity
• Comprehensive benefits
• 401k
• Flexible time off