The client is a leading mobile and web-based learning platform that delivers efficient and affordable study solutions for professional certifications. Guided by the belief that education should be accessible to everyone, the platform aims to remove the stress and financial barriers often associated with professional certification exams by preparing members to pass with confidence and advance their careers.
The engineering team collaborates closely with the product and design teams to build and maintain the technical foundation of the platform’s applications. As stewards of the codebase, engineers are dedicated to their craft, delivering high-quality, resilient, and accessible products that support learners from all backgrounds in achieving their goals. The team continuously refines its processes, coding standards, and architectural patterns—both individually and collectively—to ensure readiness for future challenges.
Role Overview
The Senior Android Engineer is responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing Pocket Prep’s native Android Study application. This role makes meaningful contributions to the production codebase and automated test suites, working closely with iOS engineers to deliver a consistent, high-quality mobile experience across platforms.The position collaborates with product and design partners to implement well-defined features and platform-appropriate user interfaces that align with product goals and native Android conventions.
As a senior contributor, this role is expected to demonstrate strong engineering judgment, a quality-focused mindset, and effective collaboration within the mobile engineering team.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and improve the native Android application using Kotlin
- Implement well-defined features with attention to performance, reliability, and maintainability
- Build and maintain automated tests to support application stability and confidence in releases
- Collaborate closely with iOS engineers to align mobile patterns, architecture, and user experience
- Partner with designers to implement UX changes and provide guidance on Android-specific behavior and constraints
- Work with product managers to clarify requirements, identify technical considerations, and estimate effort
- Participate in technical discussions, code reviews, and engineering planning sessions
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering practices, testing standards, and coding guidelines
Required Qualifications
- 4–6+ years of professional Android development experience using Kotlin
- Strong working knowledge of the Android SDK and Jetpack libraries
- Experience shipping and maintaining applications in the Google Play Store
- Experience building and maintaining automated test suites (e.g., JUnit, Android testing frameworks)
- Ability to work effectively from well-defined requirements while applying sound technical judgment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with modern UI frameworks such as Jetpack Compose
- Familiarity with reactive or state-management patterns (e.g., RxJava or similar approaches)
- Experience with Android accessibility best practices
- Working knowledge of iOS and Swift, with the ability to collaborate cross-platform
- Exposure to Kotlin Multiplatform is a plus, but not required
Engineering Mindset & Working Style
- Focus on durable, maintainable solutions rather than short-term fixes
- Applies past experience to anticipate risks and avoid common pitfalls
- Values collaboration, knowledge sharing, and constructive feedback
- Comfortable giving and receiving feedback (“strong opinions, weakly held”)
Cultural Alignment
- The ideal candidate values continuous improvement and open communication. They approach challenges with curiosity, collaborate respectfully with cross-functional partners, and take pride in thoughtful, high-quality work. A commitment to continuous learning and contributing to products that expand access to education is central to the role.
$140,000 - $161,300 a year*Total compensation will be
based on experience and location, plus participation in a generous profit-sharing program.
Why Join the Team
Stability
The company has operated for over 10 years, remains 100% profitable without investor backing, and continues to grow year over year.
Work–Life Balance
Team members are supported in balancing meaningful work with personal life through flexible PTO and a company-wide holiday break of approximately three weeks from mid-December through the New Year.
Comprehensive Healthcare
The company covers 100% of employee healthcare premiums and 80% of dependent coverage.
Remote Flexibility
Employees are encouraged to work where and when they are most effective. Offices are located near the University Village area in Seattle, Washington, and in downtown Durham, North Carolina, with support for remote work options.
Community Impact
The organization actively supports community engagement through partnerships with local nonprofits and offers Volunteer Time Off (VTO) for independent community involvement.
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