Android Jetpack Compose Software Engineer

Overview

Galsie is a smart home startup dedicated to streamlining the adoption & configuration of smart home systems through intuitive interfaces, data-driven suggestions, and adaptive assistance.

We're primarily a software company (with hardware as a secondary focus), building an integrated ecosystem of services and tools that work together to deliver a next-level smart home experience. Our core software systems include:

• GCS (Galsie's Cloud Services): Backend cloud platform built in Java for managing homes, devices, users, automations, third-party integrations, and more.
• GDS (Galsie’s Device Stack): A software stack built in C++ that runs directly on Galsie's Smart Devices, enabling seamless integration with other ecosystems and localized home operations.
• GalPyOps: Python-based operations layer handling analytics, machine learning, and AI for both GCS and GDS.
• GalSite: Our main web presence, built using a custom proprietary reactive front-end framework written in TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and Python.
• GalApp: Mobile application for phones, tablets, and wearables. Written in Swift for iOS and Kotlin for Android.

Position

We are currently seeking Android Software Engineers with exceptional expertise in Kotlin & Jetpack Compose to help architect, develop, and scale Galsie's Android Application — the interface through which users experience their home on Android Devices.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development and deployment of Galsie's responsive smart home application for Android devices.
• Write clean, well-documented code that abides by SOLID principles & meets product requirements
• Collaborate with product and design teams to help define and implement new features and improvements.
• Translate Figma designs into user interfaces using the MVVM architecture and Jetpack Compose.
• Coordinate with iOS app developers to maintain consistency across platforms.
• Seamlessly integrate with Galsie's Cloud Services (our backend) to drive the app's content and actions.
• Learn and integrate the Build with Matter Android API to enhance system operation and smart device interoperability.
• Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines, and ensure reliability & responsiveness of the Android Application.
• Stay current with Android development trends, and propose technologies or tools that improve efficiency and quality.

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience developing Android applications
• 2+ years experience in Kotlin
• 2+ years of experience in Jetpack Compose
• Proficiency with native Android APIs and platform-specific features.
• Proficient in applying the MVVM architectural pattern
• Experienced with Hilt and dependency injection best practices
• Familiarity with concurrency, multi-threading, and coroutines in Android, and how to debug & resolve related issues.
• Comfortable navigating large, evolving codebases and contributing clean, maintainable code.
• Ability to build well-architected, scalable, and reusable components
• Strong understanding of object-oriented design principles, design patterns, and clean code practices.
• Proficient with Git, GitHub workflows, and collaborative software development.
• Strong verbal and written skills, and proficiency in English.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Android’s Matter API or other smart home communication protocols
• Experience in iOS Application Development using Swift
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, WebSockets, and mobile-to-cloud interactions
• Experience in Python
• Experience with unit testing, UI testing, and automated test pipelines

Work Hours, Availability, and Compensation

• Position Type: Part-time
• Working Hours: 5 hours per weekday, 3 hours on Saturday
• Office Hours: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Beirut time)
• Work Hour Flexibility: Working hours must be completed within office hours
• Availability: Must be reachable and responsive during office hours to support team members
• Compensation: $350–$600 USD/month, based on experience and performance

Equity & Ownership

• ESOP: You will be granted an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), giving you a stake in Galsie’s long-term success.
• Stock Options: You will also receive options to purchase company stock at reduced prices, providing additional opportunity for ownership and future growth participation.

Why join us?

At Galsie, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking, close-knit team solving real-world challenges in the smart home space. You’ll have the opportunity to work on a modern tech stack, influence key architectural decisions, and shape the future of home automation alongside passionate engineers and creators.

We value clean code, thoughtful design, and a willingness to learn and grow. Beyond technical growth, we also believe in shared success — which is why you'll receive equity through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and stock options at reduced prices, giving you a real stake in what we’re building.

If you're excited by the idea of building the future of smart living and being part of a team where your contributions truly matter, we’d love to hear from you.