Senior Android Software Engineer - Embedded Systems & Aviation Platform

About the Opportunity:

The organization is a leading safety technology platform that connects cities, law enforcement, businesses, schools, and neighborhoods in a nationwide public-private safety network. The Senior Software Engineer, Android Apps will develop Android applications that support an expanding aviation platform for first responders. This role focuses on building and maintaining high-performance Android experiences for the organization’s custom hardware, integrating software with real-time flight operations and mission data, and improving situational awareness tools for field use.

Responsibilities:

• Design and build reliable Android applications for first responder aviation operations.

• Integrate Android apps with custom hardware, real-time systems, and mission data.

• Collaborate with flight software, hardware, and product teams to define requirements and deliver features.

• Maintain and iterate on applications that capture, process, and upload data autonomously.

• Own and improve sections of the system architecture over time.

• Create and track software requirements to address system gaps.

• Participate in code reviews and ensure documentation is up to date.

• Debug and resolve issues on custom Android embedded software.

Requirements:

• Strong experience with Java/C++ and Kotlin.

• Advanced debugging skills, especially for custom Android embedded software.

• Deep knowledge of Android app development, methodologies, and design patterns.

• Proficiency with coroutines and asynchronous programming.

• Ability to read and adapt to large existing codebases quickly.

• Experience with other mobile application frameworks.

• Skilled in software architecture, design, and documentation.

• Proficiency in JIRA, Confluence, Jenkins, Gerrit, Git/GitHub.

• Expertise in native Android apps using Kotlin.

• Knowledge of Jetpack Compose is a plus.

• Experience with IoT technologies (WiFi, Bluetooth).

• Familiarity with modern Android architecture patterns.

• Proven ability to build prototypes and take a data-driven approach to product development.

• Strong consumer empathy and ability to understand and improve the end user’s experience.

Compensation:

• Starting salary between $171,000 and $200,000.

• Stock options available.

• Base salary determined by job-related experience, education/training, and market indicators.

Benefits & Perks:

• Flexible PTO plus 11 company holidays.

• Fully-paid health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and HSA match.

• 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave; additional 6-8 weeks for birthing parents.

• $50,000 lifetime maximum benefit for eligible adoption, surrogacy, or fertility expenses.

• Access to a variety of mental health benefits via Spring Health.

• Caregiver support through Cariloop.

• Access to 1:1 sessions with equity tax advisors.

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