Principal Android Engineer (Kotlin/Jetpack Compose)

TL;DR

Principal Android Engineer (Kotlin/Jetpack Compose): Architecting and streamlining high-quality Android applications for a large user base with an accent on scalable systems, shared tooling, and cross-platform alignment. Focus on driving technical excellence, optimizing build systems, and mentoring senior engineers.

Location: Hybrid (Boston, MA)

Salary: $189,000–$210,000

Company

hirify.global is a high-tech home security company dedicated to protecting homes and empowering users.

What you will do

• Architect efficient, reusable, and scalable Android systems using modern frameworks.
• Drive technical excellence across multiple Android feature teams through architecture reviews and shared tooling.
• Partner with iOS and Web platform leads to align mobile architecture and user experience.
• Lead key technical initiatives such as build system optimization and CI/CD improvements.
• Mentor and develop senior Android engineers through coaching and design reviews.
• Advocate and implement best practices for code quality, testing, performance, and accessibility.

Requirements

• 15+ years of software development experience.
• 8+ years of native mobile development experience on Android.
• Deep knowledge of Android application architecture (MVVM, Clean Architecture, Jetpack libraries, Compose, Fragments, Navigation).
• 5+ years of Kotlin and/or Java development.
• Proven ability to drive architectural decisions and scale complex mobile systems.
• Strong track record as a technical leader and mentor.
• Excellent communication and influence skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with iOS, React Native, or modern JS/TS frameworks.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission- and values-driven culture with a safe, inclusive environment.
• Comprehensive total rewards package supporting wellness and security.
• Free hirify.global system and professional monitoring for your home.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) for networking, mentoring, and development.
• Hybrid work model, requiring in-office attendance on two core days (typically Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday).
• No ego culture of collaboration and innovation.