Senior Android Engineer - Navigator

Senior Android Engineer - Navigator (all genders)

We are looking for a Senior Android Engineer (all genders) to join our Babbel Navigator Team!

As a Senior Android Engineer in the Navi Gator team, you’ll help shape the future of language learning in a flexible, inclusive environment. Working with a diverse group of motivated colleagues, you’ll collaborate across disciplines, share your expertise, and help build a scalable, maintainable app using both hybrid and native Android development.

We guide user navigation on both mobile and web, focusing on increasing learner retention with intuitive design and personalized recommendations. By owning the Learn and Practice tabs and using feedback and retention metrics, we ensure every learner enjoys a seamless, engaging experience tailored to their progress and interests.

• Deliver high-quality, scalable mobile apps by contributing to the discovery and delivery of new features on Android and web platforms.
• Be part of a user-focused team that builds end-to-end learning experiences.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to make informed decisions ranging from User Experience to API design.
• Participate in our knowledge-sharing culture: code reviews, pair programming, knowledge-sharing sessions, feature demonstrations.
• Maintain and proactively improve the overall technology stack and infrastructure of the Android app(s).

• Developed several Android apps using Kotlin and Java, Jetpack libraries (Compose, Lifecycle, etc.), DI (Dagger), Room, Retrofit, Work Manager, Testing with Espresso and Mockito, and UI testing.
• In-depth knowledge of design patterns, particularly MVVM and MVI architectures.
• Experience with Coroutines/Flows and RxJava/RxKotlin.
• The ability to maintain and develop CI/CD pipelines, preferably with Fastlane, Bitrise, Github Actions.
• Expertise with AI tooling and infrastructure, including LLM-powered development tools and agentic AI systems, with the ability to apply them effectively to accelerate engineering workflows and improve productivity.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Experience with how a deliberate setup of process and tooling can be used to ensure delivery of high quality software.
• Strong desire to learn new things and share knowledge with others.
• Experience in mentoring other engineers.

• Senior-level hands-on experience with strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of automation testing tools like Appium.
• Knowledge or prior experience with backend is a plus.

Please note that our company’s operating language is English, so you will need to be able to work in English.

• Enjoy 30 vacation days and the option of a 3-month Sabbatical, plus family and life situation counseling.
• Flexible working hours and remote-friendly options; options to work from abroad (up to 3 months inside the EU and UK) or from our offices.
• Internal learning opportunities and a yearly learning & development budget; free access to Babbel and Babbel Live classes.
• Mobility benefits and a discounted Urban Sports Club membership.
• Be part of our employee communities (e.g., FLINTA, DE&I Ambassadors, LGBTQIA groups) and participate in cultural and social events.

As part of our ongoing journey towards building a diverse, equitable and inclusive company, we welcome everyone to apply. We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all technical requirements. Please state your pronouns in your application, and let us know if you’d like to be addressed by a name other than the one on your documents. If you have a disability or special need, inform us so we can provide proper assistance in the application process.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Information Technology
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting