Android Engineer

Summary

Join Fingerprint's Mobile team as an Android Engineer specializing in Information Security. This impactful role blends mobile engineering and security, shaping the future of mobile device intelligence and fraud prevention. You will be a key contributor to Android SDKs, building cutting-edge detection signals, optimizing performance, and ensuring an exceptional developer experience. Collaborate with product managers, backend engineers, and data analysts to drive innovation. Lead the development of Android products, including the Fingerprint Android PRO SDK, OSS SDK, and Showcase App. Research and prototype new methodologies to enhance fraud prevention. Conduct post-deployment analysis and improve server-side logic. Work cross-functionally to deliver impactful features. The role requires 3+ years of Android development experience, a foundation in Information Security, and proficiency in Kotlin and the Android SDK.

Requirements

• 3+ years of hands-on Android development experience
• Foundation in Information Security, with prior experience as an Android engineer in a security-focused organization or on a security-centric product
• Demonstrated ability to build native Android applications and SDKs from the ground up
• Deep understanding of Android internals and system behavior
• Proficiency in Kotlin and the Android SDK; hands-on experience with Jetpack Compose for UI development
• Data-savvy mindset with a comfort level working with product and data teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; thrive in a remote-first, async team environment

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and evolution of our Android products
• Fingerprint Android PRO SDK – Design and implement detection signals; improve performance, stability, and reliability
• Fingerprint Android OSS SDK & Showcase App – Maintain and advance our open-source offerings
• Fingerprint Device Intelligence Demo App – Build new features and implement UI screens from Figma designs using Jetpack Compose
• Provide technical expertise and insights to product and analytics teams—for example, assessing Android market data (e.g., the share of Vivo devices using MTK SoCs) using internal tools and our data warehouse
• Research and prototype new methodologies that enhance our fraud prevention capabilities, efficiency, and technical edge
• Conduct post-deployment analysis on collected data and collaborate on improving server-side logic and detection systems
• Work cross-functionally with backend engineers, PMs, and security researchers to deliver impactful features end-to-end

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with GitHub Actions
• Familiarity with obfuscation techniques or related low-level Android security concepts
• Open-source contributions—share your GitHub profile if applicable
• Interest in expanding into backend development, such as writing backend detection logic
• Engagement in the InfoSec community through conference speaking, writing, or active participation

Benefits

The base salary range for this role is $150,000 - $200,000