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 enhance the native iOS application using Swift
- Implement well-defined features and improvements with attention to quality and maintainability
- Contribute to and maintain automated test suites to ensure application stability
- Collaborate closely with Android engineers to align mobile patterns, architecture, and user experience
- Partner with designers to implement UX updates and provide guidance on iOS-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
- Share knowledge and contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering practices and coding standards
Required Qualifications
- 4–6+ years of professional iOS development experience using Swift
- Strong working knowledge of iOS SDK frameworks and platform APIs
- Experience shipping and maintaining applications in the App Store
- Experience building and maintaining automated test suites
- Ability to work effectively from well-defined requirements while applying sound technical judgment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with modern UI frameworks such as SwiftUI
- Familiarity with reactive or state-management patterns (e.g., Combine, Rx-style approaches)
- Experience with iOS accessibility best practices
- Working knowledge of Android and Kotlin, with the ability to collaborate cross-platform
Engineering Mindset & Working Style
- Focus on durable, maintainable solutions rather than short-term fixes
- Applies past experience to anticipate risks and avoid known 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 feedback. They approach challenges with curiosity, communicate respectfully, and contribute positively to team discussions. A commitment to craftsmanship, thoughtful execution, and continuous learning is essential, along with an interest in contributing to products that support education and learning.
$140,000 - $161,300 a year*Total compensation is 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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