Staff Android Engineer (Kotlin)

TL;DR

Staff Android Engineer (Kotlin): Leading architecture and technical strategy for Slack's mobile productivity features with an accent on performance, reliability, and large-scale system design. Focus on driving cross-functional initiatives, mentoring senior engineers, and evolving mobile infrastructure to support AI-powered collaboration.

Location: Must be based in the US (Atlanta, San Francisco, or New York metro areas)

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in CRM and enterprise software, owning Slack, the digital HQ for millions of users worldwide.

What you will do

• Lead architecture and technical strategy for mobile experiences used by millions of daily users.
• Drive complex, cross-functional initiatives from technical exploration to production rollout.
• Partner with Product and Design to balance user needs with technical constraints and maintainability.
• Identify and implement platform-wide improvements in performance, reliability, and accessibility.
• Establish best practices for Android development, testing, and operational excellence.
• Mentor senior engineers and contribute to the growth of the broader Android engineering community.

Requirements

• 6+ years of professional software engineering experience with a focus on Android at scale.
• Deep expertise in Kotlin and modern Android development.
• Strong understanding of Android architecture, application lifecycle, concurrency, and networking.
• Proven track record of leading large, ambiguous technical initiatives.
• Ability to influence technical direction and drive alignment across diverse stakeholders.
• Must be based in the US (Atlanta, San Francisco, or New York metro areas).

Nice to have

• Experience with Jetpack Compose and modern architecture patterns.
• Expertise in application performance, startup optimization, and observability.
• Experience leading large-scale architectural transformations or technical migrations.
• Background in building collaboration, productivity, or AI-powered software.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to shape the mobile platform of a globally recognized product.
• Work alongside industry-leading mobile engineers.
• Focus on professional growth through mentorship and technical leadership.
• Collaborative environment at the intersection of product innovation and engineering excellence.