Android Developer

Job Description

Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid)

Department: EngineeringAbout Paladin Drones

Paladin is revolutionizing public safety with autonomous drone technology. Our mission is to be on the frontline of emergencies within 90 seconds. When someone dials 911, our drones take flight, delivering a real-time overhead view to first responders to enhance situational awareness and accelerate response times. Powered by LTE for unlimited range and control, our drones currently respond to emergencies over 1,000 times per week across multiple U.S. cities and states.

Our vision is bold: within the next decade, Paladin’s technology will be an essential tool for first responders in every city worldwide. We’re a passionate, tight-knit, forward-thinking team committed to pushing the boundaries of UAV tech and making a lasting impact in public safety.

Role Overview

We’re seeking an Android Developer who is excited to build secure, reliable, and user-friendly mobile applications that connect operators directly to our drone technology. Your work will put mission-critical intelligence at the fingertips of first responders, helping them save lives in high-stakes situations.

Key Responsibilities

App Development: Design, build, and maintain Paladin’s Android applications for drone control, fleet management, and real-time video streaming.

System Integration: Collaborate with robotics, backend, and cloud teams to ensure seamless interoperability between drones, mobile devices, and cloud services.

User Experience & Performance: Create intuitive, responsive, and secure interfaces optimized for speed, low latency, and reliability in challenging environments.

Quality & Security: Write clean, testable, and maintainable code while applying best practices for app security and data privacy.

Collaboration: Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and cross-functional discussions.

QualificationsRequired

3+ years of professional Android development experience.

Strong proficiency in Kotlin (Java experience is a plus).

Deep knowledge of Android SDK, Jetpack libraries, and modern architecture patterns (MVVM, Clean Architecture, etc.).

Experience integrating RESTful APIs, WebSockets, or gRPC.

Familiarity with mobile video streaming, real-time communications, or low-latency data handling.

Strong grasp of mobile security best practices (data encryption, secure storage, authentication).

Preferred

Experience with drone SDKs, robotics, or IoT device integration.

Knowledge of NDK (C/C++), OpenGL, or real-time video processing.

Experience with AWS or GCP cloud services.

Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.

What We Offer

Competitive salary and equity packages.

Health, dental, and vision insurance.

Unlimited PTO and paid holidays.

A mission-driven, innovative company culture.

A collaborative, fast-paced environment with real-world impact.

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