Android Software Engineer

Duties:

Objective

We propose hiring an experienced Android Engineer to support LPI Researchers to develop and deliver demos on-device. This engineer will be responsible for building proof of concepts (POCs), integrating advanced technologies (such as vector databases), and rapidly developing UI-driven demos as part of existing and new mobile applications.

Scope of Work

Develop and prototype directly on Android devices - writing performant, well-structured code that showcase value of on-going research to internal and external audiences

Hands-on testing and rapid iteration of scope of the demos.

Integrate advanced backend technologies - including connecting the demo apps to Vector DB updates.

Build mobile UI components and flows - designing intuitive, modern interfaces for demos

Create proof of concept apps, aligned with best UX practices.

Collaborate with product and design teams - to ensure demos and prototypes align with overall

Deliverables:

Working prototypes integrated into the existing and demo apps

Codebase demonstrating on-device integration of various components and front-end UI interactions with system data sources (eg. SMS, Email, Finder, Keyboard etc.)

Documentation and walkthroughs for delivered POCs and demos

Skills:

Necessary Skills:

Proficiency in Kotlin, Java, Jetpack Compose, and Android SDK.

Experience with Android app architecture.

Familiarity with Native Development Kit (NDK)/ Java Native Interface (JNI)

Working knowledge of Android 14-15 SDK for API calls and cross-app integrations

Prior experience of integrating LLMs for on-device execution

Developing and maintaining the unified UX for multiple projects/features.

Passion for building scalable and responsive customer-facing applications

3+ years of software development experience, 2+ years Android development experience, including working knowledge of Kotlin

Experience with Git

Solid experience interacting with REST APIs

Solid understanding of architecture patterns, namely MVI and MVVM

Experience with profiling UI, memory, and threading in Android

Ability to effectively translate Product, UX, UI, and analytics requirements into code implementations

Ability to accomplish complex engineering tasks independently

Previously published application(s) to Google Play Store

Have experience with unit testing

Have Github project(s) or contribute to open-source communities

Have continuous build experience in an Agile Environment.

Optional Skills:

Experience with on-device vector databases (ObjectBox, Faiss, etc.)

Understanding of ANN algorithms (HNSW, IVF, etc.).

Education:

BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or similar degree.

MS preferred.

Pay Rate:

$60.93/hr