Remote Lead Android Developer

Description:

• As a Lead Android Developer at You.com, you will be responsible for spearheading the development and launch of innovative Android applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to turn visionary ideas into reality and create experiences that dazzle and delight millions of users.
• Design and construct sophisticated applications for the Android platform, setting new benchmarks for excellence.
• Unit-test code for robustness, usability, and reliability to ensure high-quality applications.
• Tackle bug fixing and enhance application performance to ensure smooth user experience.
• Stay at the forefront of technological exploration, adopting new techniques to improve development efficiency.
• Lead the architecture and coding of complex modules, mentoring your team to achieve greatness together.

Requirements:

• 4-6 years of solid experience in software development, with a proven track record in Android app development and launching impactful applications in the Play Store.
• Proficiency in Kotlin and Java.
• Strong understanding of Android SDK and different versions of Android.
• Significant experience in architecting large-scale Android applications, showcasing knowledge of design patterns, best practices, and structuring apps for scalability, maintainability, and optimal performance.
• Demonstrated technical leadership skills, guiding teams through complex development challenges and providing mentorship to junior developers.
• Broad understanding of the Android tech stack, with the ability to integrate various frameworks and third-party libraries seamlessly.
• Deep familiarity with the full mobile development lifecycle, ensuring excellence from initial concept through deployment and beyond.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, capable of addressing complex technical challenges with innovative solutions.
• Familiarity with Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP) is a plus, indicating an interest in or experience with developing cross-platform applications.

Benefits:

• Enjoy a remote-first work environment with hubs in California, NYC, and Canada, along with monthly in-person gatherings.
• Benefit from unlimited PTO, 11 U.S. holidays observed, and a week shutdown in December for rest and recharge.
• Receive a competitive health insurance plan covering 100% of the policyholder and 75% for dependents.
• Get 12 weeks of paid paternity leave in the US, with additional time off also considered.
• Participate in the 401k program with a 3% match starting January 2025.
• Receive a $500 work-from-home stipend to be used within a year of your start date.
• Enjoy a $1,200/year Health & Wellness Allowance to support your personal goals.
• Attend in-person coworking weeks 1 to 2 times a year.
• Have the opportunity to collaborate with a team at the forefront of AI research.