Principal Android Engineer

Principal Android Engineer – Simpli Safe

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We’re a high‑tech home‑security company that protects lives and embraces a no‑ego culture of collaboration and innovation. We’re growing and use a hybrid model that balances time in a state‑of‑the‑art office with remote work.

We’re expanding rapidly and need smart, talented, and humble people who share our values to help ensure everyone feels safe in their own homes.

As a Principal Mobile Software Engineer, you will innovate and streamline how Simpli Safe builds and deploys applications used by over 700k people daily. You will influence technical direction, advise development teams, and mentor Android engineers to deliver high‑quality software across multiple teams.

• Architect efficient, reusable, and scalable Android systems using modern frameworks such as Jetpack Compose and Kotlin Coroutines
• Drive technical excellence across multiple Android feature teams through architecture reviews, shared tooling, and design patterns
• Partner with iOS and Web platform leads to align mobile architecture and ensure a consistent cross‑platform user experience
• Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Backend teams to translate customer needs into elegant, reliable mobile solutions
• Lead key technical initiatives such as build system optimization, CI/CD improvements, and observability instrumentation
• Mentor and develop senior Android engineers through coaching, design reviews, and hands‑on pairing
• Advocate and implement best practices for code quality, testing, performance, and accessibility
• Influence long‑term technical direction for Simpli Safe's mobile ecosystem — helping define what “best‑in‑class” means for security app experiences

• 15+ years of software development experience
• 8+ years of native mobile development experience on Android (experience with iOS, React Native, or modern JS/TS frameworks a plus)
• Deep knowledge of Android application architecture (MVVM, Clean Architecture, Jetpack libraries, Compose, Fragments, Navigation, etc.)
• 5+ years of Kotlin and/or Java development
• Proven ability to drive architectural decisions and scale complex mobile systems used by large user bases
• Strong track record as a technical leader and mentor, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning
• Excellent communication and influence skills — able to guide teams and align diverse stakeholders
• Passion for high‑quality, reliable software that protects and empowers users in their homes

• Customer Obsessed – building deep empathy for our customers, putting them at the core of our work, and developing strong, long‑term relationships with them
• Aim High – always challenging ourselves and others to raise the bar
• No Ego – maintaining a “no job too small” attitude, and an open, inclusive and humble style
• One Team – taking a highly collaborative approach to achieving success
• Lift As We Climb – investing in developing others and helping others around us succeed
• Lean & Nimble – working with agility and efficiency to experiment in an often ambiguous environment

• A mission‑ and values‑driven culture and a safe, inclusive environment where you can build, grow and thrive
• A comprehensive total rewards package that supports your wellbeing and provides security for Simpli Safers and their families (For more information on our total rewards please )
• Free Simpli Safe system and professional monitoring for your home
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that bring people together, give opportunities to network, mentor and develop, and advocate for change

The target annual base pay range for this role is $189,000 to $210,000. We use a market‑based compensation approach to set our target annual base pay ranges and make adjustments annually. Beyond base pay, we offer a Total Rewards package that may include participation in our annual bonus program, equity, and other forms of compensation, in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and lifestyle benefits.

We regularly review our programs to ensure they remain…