Software Engineer, Android, Level 5 (Mobile)

TL;DR

Software Engineer (Android): Developing and optimizing high-performance Android applications for Snap's ecosystem with an accent on user experience, stability, and AI-driven development. Focus on building scalable mobile features, evaluating technical tradeoffs, and implementing rigorous code quality standards.

Location: Must be based in the US (Bellevue, Los Angeles, New York, Palo Alto, San Francisco, or Seattle). Work in office 4+ days per week.

Salary: $178,000 – $313,000 annually

Company

A technology company focused on empowering people to express themselves and communicate through visual messaging and augmented reality.

What you will do

• Develop and launch smooth, stable, and fun mobile features from design to implementation.
• Push the limits of mobile hardware to create high-quality user experiences.
• Evaluate technical tradeoffs for UI and infrastructure practices.
• Perform rigorous code reviews to ensure high code quality.
• Leverage AI tools and high-velocity engineering workflows to ship scalable services.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
• 6+ years of post-Bachelor’s software development experience (or equivalent with Master's/PhD).
• Professional experience with Android application development.
• Proficiency in Kotlin and Java.
• Must be based in the US and able to work in an office 4+ days per week.

Nice to have

• Deep expertise in Kotlin and the Android ecosystem.
• Experience with RxJava and Dagger.
• Ability to audit AI-generated output for architectural integrity and security risks.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage and emotional/mental health support programs.
• Paid parental leave.
• Compensation packages including equity in the form of RSUs.
• Collaborative "default together" environment to reinforce company values.