Senior Android Engineer

HopSkipDrive • Full-time • Remote (Hybrid in Los Angeles, California, United States) • $185,000 / year • 19h ago

Fast Facts

Join our mission-driven team as a Senior Android Engineer to innovate transportation solutions by developing and maintaining Android applications while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities: Contribute to app architecture and design, enhance in-app experiences, maintain existing applications, mentor engineers, and lead projects from design through deployment.

Skills: Proficient in Android SDK, Kotlin, Java, and Android architecture components such as LiveData and ViewModel.

Qualifications: Master's degree in Computer Science with two years of experience or Bachelor's degree with five years of relevant experience in software engineering.

Location: Los Angeles, CA, with the option to telecommute.

Compensation: $185000 - $185000 / Annually

Who We Are

We are a driven, mission-focused team, passionate about transforming transportation through innovation and impact. Rather than just selling a service, we build lasting partnerships with school districts and government agencies, solving their toughest challenges with our vetted CareDriver marketplace and cutting-edge solutions.

The Role

Contribute to the architecture, design, and implementation of Android app features using modern technologies.
Design and develop engaging in-app experiences while staying current with platform
updates and best practices.
Maintain and support existing apps, including bug fixes, performance monitoring, and
participation in on-call rotations.
Collaborate cross-functionally to define and implement well-structured engineering
solutions.
Continuously improve technical skills and code quality through clean, efficient, and
testable programming.
Help define user stories, ensuring each feature delivers clear value to users.
Break down complex problems into actionable plans and execute them with high quality.
Lead projects from problem definition through solution design, implementation, and
delivery.
Ensure code readability, maintainability, and appropriate test coverage.
Review peer code and provide constructive feedback.
Monitor production releases, manage rollbacks when needed, and maintain responsible production access.
Mentor and coach engineers, fostering high performance and technical excellence.
Communicate effectively across teams and with engineers of all levels.
Participate in candidate interviews and provide thoughtful evaluations.

Who You Are

Required

Requires Master's degree or foreign degree equivalent in Computer Science or a closely related field and two years of experience in Software engineering.
Alternatively, Bachelor's degree or foreign degree equivalent in Computer Science or a closely related field and five years of professional experience in Software engineering
Knowledge of the following is also required:
Android SDK; and
Kotlin, Java, or Android architecture components (LiveData, ViewModel, etc.)

Our Investment In You

We want you to be an owner in our company and share in executing our vision, so every full-time employee has equity. In addition, we offer flexible vacation, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, 401(k), FSA, and an opportunity to work for a uniquely positioned, VC-backed company in a hugely attractive space with significant upside potential. HopSkipDrive is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is $185,000. The option to telecommute is available. Final compensation for this role will be determined by several factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skill set, certifications, and specific work location. The total compensation package for this role also includes equity stock options.

HopSkipDrive is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected class.