Android Engineer

Company Overview

Our client is dedicated to creating a world of better problem solvers through interactive, adaptive, and enjoyable learning experiences. The company serves hundreds of thousands of paid subscribers and is profitable. Culture is built on values: adventure, excellence, generosity, candor.

• Location:
  
  New York City / San Francisco / Remote (US‑based)
• Work Type:
  Remote
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑Time
• Experience
  
  Required:
  
  5+ years
• Salary Range: $180,000–$240,000 per year
• Visa Sponsorship: H‑1B, O‑1, OPT

As one of only two Android engineers at our client’s company, you will have deep ownership of the Android product, impacting millions of learners worldwide. You’ll work in a small, elite team alongside Product, Design, and Data, delivering delightful experiences using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.

• Build and ship new Android features from concept to completion.
• Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Data to maximize user impact.
• Contribute code across Android, iOS, and possibly web platforms.
• Balance technical quality and business value—build the right thing and build it right.
• Exercise high autonomy and technical authority in decision‑making.
• Advocate for improvements in developer and learner experiences.
• Maintain a culture of candor, excellence, and accountability.

• 5+ years professional software engineering experience.
• Strong experience in Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.
• Proven track record of shipping features end‑to‑end.
• Strategic thinking across technical and business dimensions.
• Strong collaboration skills; product‑minded and user‑focused.
• Ability to write clear, maintainable code (“code for humans”).
• Curiosity about AI tools and productivity optimization.
• Willingness to mentor and be mentored.

• Experience with interactive learning, consumer mobile products, or high‑growth startups.

• Elite, AI‑enabled engineering team with former founders and early‑stage leaders.
• Focus on speed, impact, and ownership.
• Values outcome over output—optimizes for user value, not ticket count.
• High standards, trust, and mutual accountability.

• Salary: $180 K–$240 K (base, depending on level)
• Systematic compensation framework: no negotiation; based on role & impact.
• Top‑notch healthcare: 100% employer‑paid (medical, dental, vision).
• Dependent healthcare coverage: $1,900/month.
• Flexible PTO: approximately 6 weeks per year (including holidays).
• Parental leave.
• Home‑office equipment stipend.
• Professional development stipend.
• Free food at SF & NYC offices.
• Location‑based salary adjustment (5–10% outside SF/NYC).

• Recruiter Phone Screen
• Hiring Manager Phone Screen
• Screening Call
• Challenge / Take‑Home Test
• Technical Interview
• Hiring Manager Review
• Functional Interview
• Team Interview
• Offer Stage
• Background Check

• Motivated by solving user problems
• Enjoys pair programming and collaboration
• Excited about interactive education
• Tinkers with AI tools to improve productivity
• Product‑minded, curious, passionate about learning

• Prefers overly complex or “clever” technical solutions
• Resistant to collaboration or mentorship
• Not interested in learning new technologies