Senior Android Engineer (Kotlin/Jetpack) - FT Freelance - Americas

Responsibilities

• Bring new features from conception to completion, helping people around the world to learn more effectively by contributing code on Android and iOS — and maybe even web!
• Be mindful of the “big picture” from both a technical perspective and a business one, keeping the team on track in terms of “building the right thing” and “building the thing right”.
• Exercise a high degree of autonomy and technical authority on a team that trusts you to do what's right for our users but is there to support you when you need it.
• Contribute to a culture of excellence, setting high standards for candor and mutual accountability, and striking a careful balance between velocity and quality.
• Advocate for initiatives that will improve developer experience for Brilliant's engineers and user experience for Brilliant's learners.
• Frequently ask: How does this impact our learners?

Who are you?

• You have at least 5 years of professional experience in software engineering.
• You got into programming because you’re motivated by solving users’ problems.
• You enjoy solving technical challenges in a way simple enough for an intern to understand and build upon. You avoid introducing complex, novel, or "clever" solutions. You write code for humans, not for computers.
• You're excited to collaborate closely with talented engineers, product managers, and designers. You enjoy solving problems as a team, pair-programming, and sharing knowledge. You want to be a mentor and to be mentored.
• You have deep experience with a few languages and frameworks, and you know what you do and do not like about them. You believe in using the right tool for the job — even when it’s an unfamiliar one, and especially when it's a boring one. You stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and patterns, recognizing the differences between a game-changer and a passing fad.
• You have a favorite product and can articulate your perspective on what makes using it delightful. You often think about how the products you use could be better.
• You're constantly tinkering with AI tools and workflows, eagerly exploring how to achieve new levels of productivity.