Android Developer

Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid)

Department: Engineering

About Paladin Drones

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.

Qualifications

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.