HopSkipDrive is hiring a
Sr. Android Engineer

Summary

The Senior Android Engineer will contribute to the app architecture and implementation of features in HopSkipDrive's Android apps. They are expected to have a deep understanding of the Android SDK, strong knowledge of Android UI design principles, and proficiency in Kotlin, Java, and other relevant technologies. The role requires 3+ years of commercial native Android development experience and 5+ years of professional software engineering.

Requirements

• B.S./M.S. in Computer Science or equivalent
• 3+ years of commercial native Android development experience
• 5+ years of professional software engineering
• Deep understanding of the Android SDK
• Strong knowledge of Android UI design principles, patterns, and best practices
• Mastered the art of building robust, clean, performant software architecture
• Expert level knowledge of multi-threading, memory management, performance tuning
• Strong knowledge of algorithms and data structures
• Strong knowledge of common mobile architectural patterns like MVVM, MVI, MVP, etc
• Proficient in Kotlin, Java, Android architecture components (LiveData, ViewModel, etc.)
• Proficient in building UI to support multiple device sizes
• Proficient in integrating with HTTP & socket data APIs using REST
• Proficient in Relational Databases (Sqlite, RoomDB)
• Proficient in implementing dependency injection
• Proficient in writing tests
• A passion for building high quality software that handles all edge cases
• Prior experience working in a professional, multi-developer Android development environment
• A thirst for knowledge and continuous learning
• Ability to unblock themselves and other team members
• Excellent communication skills with technical and non-technical teammates and showed a high level of emotional and professional maturity
• Succeeded as an engineer when presented with projects of increasing complexity over time across multiple areas or domains of the code/product
• Earned a high level of trust amongst team to own a task/project without needing much supervision
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate how contributions can affect larger architecture, developing risk mitigation and contingency plans
• A high level of craftsmanship about your work, the end experience of the user, and impact on overall product
• A connection to HopSkipDrive’s mission and values

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the app architecture, design, and implementation of features in the Android apps using the latest technologies
• Build compelling in-app experiences
• Stay abreast of platform advancements/breaking changes and advise the team accordingly
• Participate in our rotating on-call support for our Android apps
• Sustain existing code by fixing bugs and monitoring app performance
• Communicate well with all members of the team
• Perform well-defined engineering tasks; doesn’t get caught up in the unknown, works to figure it out, asks questions
• Alert manager/team to any issues preventing your work from being accomplished, asks for help
• Actively pursue improving engineering skills, including but not limited to problem solving, writing readable/testable/efficient code, mastering technology in our stack, and learning to anticipate scaling issues

Benefits

• Equity in the company
• Competitive market compensation
• Flexible vacation
• FSA, medical, dental and vision benefits
• 401(k)
• Opportunity to work for a uniquely positioned, VC-backed company in a hugely attractive space with significant upside potential