Hybrid Senior Android Developer, Launcher

at ReachMobi

• Job title: Senior Android Developer, Launcher
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Android, Kotlin
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Bonita Springs, United States

About the role

• Senior Android Developer working at ReachMobi on hybrid role developing launcher applications using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose. Collaborating with teams to innovate and enhance user interfaces for Android devices.

Responsibilities

• Develop Android Launchers & SDKs: Design, develop, and maintain Android launcher applications and SDKs using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose, with a focus on performance, scalability, and usability.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with other development teams to integrate the launcher SDK into their apps, ensuring seamless functionality and optimizing for various use cases.
• Innovation & New Feature Development: Lead innovation efforts to develop new features, interactions, and user interfaces that redefine the Android experience. You'll be at the forefront of creating revolutionary features that improve how users interact with their devices.
• Performance & Memory Optimization: Continuously optimize launcher apps and SDKs for memory efficiency and high performance, ensuring smooth user experiences across a wide range of Android devices.
• Mentorship: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers, guiding them in best practices for Android development, particularly in launcher and SDK development.

Requirements

• Android Launcher Expertise: The ideal candidate must have extensive experience working with Android launcher technology, particularly in developing and optimizing launcher apps and SDKs.
• SDK Development & Integration: The candidate will be responsible for creating SDKs that enable apps to integrate launcher functionality seamlessly, while ensuring optimal performance and ease of integration for third-party apps.
• Memory and Performance Optimization: A strong focus on memory usage and performance optimization is crucial. The candidate should have a proven ability to diagnose and resolve performance issues in a scalable and efficient manner.
• Kotlin & Jetpack Compose Expertise: The role demands expert-level proficiency in Kotlin and Jetpack Compose. The candidate must be able to create clean, efficient code and modern, user-friendly UIs.
• "Special Forces" Team: As part of a small, elite, development team, the candidate will work on challenging, high-impact projects to rapidly develop and refine the launcher SDK. This team will collaborate with other app teams to ensure a smooth integration and optimized performance of the SDK.
• Android Fundamentals: Strong understanding of Android fundamentals, including the Android Lifecycle and custom launcher design principles.
• User-Centric: Focus on creating high-quality, user-centric mobile experiences.
• UX+: Experience with UI/UX design and hands-on experience in designing user interfaces is a significant plus.