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Remote Android Engineer

at Brilliant

Posted 1 day ago 4 applied

Description:

  • Brilliant's mission is to create a world of better problem solvers through interactive learning in math, science, computer science, and data analysis.
  • The company serves hundreds of thousands of paid subscribers and aims to expand its reach to millions.
  • Engineers at Brilliant work in small, elite teams alongside colleagues from Product, Design, and Data.
  • The role involves building delightful experiences on Android using Kotlin & Jetpack Compose.
  • Responsibilities include bringing new features from conception to completion, maintaining a focus on both technical and business perspectives, exercising autonomy and technical authority, contributing to a culture of excellence, and advocating for initiatives that improve developer and user experience.
  • The ideal candidate will have deep ownership of the Android product and will be one of only two Android engineers on the team.

Requirements:

  • Candidates must have at least 5 years of professional experience in software engineering.
  • A motivation for solving users’ problems is essential.
  • The ability to solve technical challenges in a simple manner is required, avoiding complex or clever solutions.
  • Candidates should enjoy collaboration with engineers, product managers, and designers, and be open to mentoring and being mentored.
  • Deep experience with various languages and frameworks is necessary, along with a belief in using the right tool for the job.
  • Candidates should have a favorite product and be able to articulate what makes it delightful, as well as think critically about product improvements.
  • An eagerness to explore AI tools and workflows for productivity is also important.

Benefits:

  • The salary range for this position is $180,000 - $240,000 a year, plus stock options.
  • Brilliant offers a systematic compensation framework with location-based adjustments for salaries outside of SF and NYC.
  • Top-notch health care plans are provided, covering 100% of premiums for medical, dental, and vision for employees.
  • Generous parental leave and up to $1900/month in dependent healthcare coverage are available.
  • Flexible PTO is offered, with an average of about 6 weeks off per year, including federal holidays.
  • Additional benefits include home office equipment, a professional development stipend, and free food at the offices.