Senior Android Software Engineer, Skylight
SDK, API, and OTA
$210-233k
+ Equity Package. Salary reflective of Colorado and California based candidates
Digital picture frams and smart calendars
Be an early applicant
Digital picture frams and smart calendars
101-200 employees
Be an early applicant
$210-233k
+ Equity Package. Salary reflective of Colorado and California based candidates
101-200 employees
Company mission
To connect loved ones by creating the world's simplest products and services that improve family life.
Role
Who you are
- Our ideal candidate is a deeply experienced Android engineer with expert-level command of Android App development, Kotlin, and Clean architecture (MVVM)
- But more than that, they’re experienced in working on low-level APIs, navigating AOSP, and implementing Android solutions for custom hardware. Experience working with Jetpack Compose is nice to have, but not required
- 6+ years of native Android development experience
- Deep expertise in Kotlin and the Android SDK
- Strong grasp of Android architecture patterns (MVVM, Clean Architecture)
- Experience working near the AOSP layer or with custom hardware
- Hands-on experience with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth APIs, including connectivity and pairing flows
- Solid understanding of release management and OTA workflows
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
- Ability to collaborate well with a fully remote team
- Passion for learning and staying current with Android trends
- Bonus: Experience with Jetpack Compose
What the job involves
- Working on Android software that is shipped directly to our custom hardware rather than a typical mobile application
- Digging into APIs and SDKs close to AOSP and firmware while keeping your responsibilities in the application layer (it’s a great chance to expand your knowledge and learn new things!)
- Being one of the first people to get access to early prototypes and test units of new hardware
- Having input on the CPU, memory, and other specs that will be included
- Contributing to the development and roadmap for a major piece of our tech stack (our in-house OTA utility)
- Driving much of your own roadmap (TONS of autonomy)
- Building a product that our customers genuinely love because it solves real, everyday problems for busy families and those with neurodivergent kids (the ADHD and Autism communities are among our biggest fans)
- At Skylight, our engineering team is small but mighty — our software powers an experience for millions of customers
- We've built a healthy, bootstrapped, and profitable business, and are scaling our Engineering team to better support our growth, improve our technical infrastructure, and continue to expand the feature set for customers
- Work alongside a Firmware engineer and our PM of Hardware, writing Kotlin in our APK to implement solutions and solve problems that support new and existing custom hardware
- Support our utility app for health checks and new version installations (our custom OTA app updater)
- Implement and refine Wi-Fi and Bluetooth workflows, including scanning, pairing, and connection logic
- Adhere to best practices in our Android build and deployment processes
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to develop and implement new features for our Android application
- Write high-quality, reusable, and maintainable code in Kotlin following MVVM and Clean Architecture patterns
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive test suite to ensure the quality and stability of the application
- Optimize application performance and improve the user experience
- Ensure that our Android architecture enables scaling both our team and user base
- Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to improve code quality
- Contribute to processes for monitoring performance, device logs, and exceptions
Our take
Skylight, a digital photo frame and smart calendar brand, has emerged as a solution to a timeless problem: staying connected with loved ones in an increasingly digital world. With over 1.5M units sold, Skylight's flagship product, the Skylight Frame, has quickly become the top-selling digital picture frame on Amazon. It offers a way for users to share cherished photos with family and friends from anywhere in the world.
To further expand its reach, Skylight recently closed a successful funding round. This funding marks a pivotal moment for the company, affirming its journey from a decade of profitable bootstrapping to a new era of growth and innovation. The capital injection will be used to support the company's mission to meet the surging demand for its tech and propel it to even greater heights.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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Company benefits
- Ability to work remotely
- Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- 401k
- Monthly Health/Wellness Stipend
- Annual Learning/Self-Development Stipend
- Fun and collaborative culture
Company HQ
Central LA, Los Angeles, CA
Leadership
Michael Segal
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously founded Curio Road where they served as CEO. They also worked as a Product Manager at Spotify.
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