Android Engineer

Senior Android Engineer

Chicago, Illinois

Hybrid

Direct Hire

$180k - $200k

We're looking for a Senior Android Engineer to join a SaaS Startup based in Chicago. This organization is a fast-growing consumer technology startup building a digital wellness platform that combines mobile software with a connected hardware device. Engineers work primarily in Kotlin, leveraging modern Android frameworks, system APIs, and performance-sensitive mobile architecture. What makes this role stand out is the depth of ownership and technical challenge. This engineer will play a key role in shaping how millions of users interact with their devices in healthier, more intentional ways. The team is looking for someone who enjoys solving complex Android problems, working close to the OS, and collaborating cross-functionally with product, backend, and hardware partners. It's an environment built for growth, learning, and meaningful impact, with flexibility and trust baked into the culture.

Required Skills & Experience

5+ years of professional Android development experience

Advanced Kotlin experience in production Android apps

Strong understanding of Android app architecture and lifecycle

Experience working with coroutines, flows, and dependency injection

Ability to build reliable, testable, and maintainable mobile systems

Desired Skills & Experience

Jetpack Compose and traditional Android View system experience

Knowledge of Android OS internals, background execution, and permissions

Experience with Accessibility Services, Device Policy, or system-level APIs

Bluetooth, BLE, or hardware integration experience

Performance profiling, debugging, and ANR analysis experience

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

70% Android application and system-level feature development

20% Architecture, performance optimization, and platform improvements

10% Collaboration with backend and hardware teams

Daily Responsibilities

80% Hands-on coding and technical execution

10% Technical leadership, mentoring, and code reviews

10% Cross-team collaboration with product and design

The Offer

Equity eligible

You will receive the following benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Vacation Time

Stock Options