Senior Android Engineer, Instacart

• 6+ years of Android development experience, with a focus on customer-facing applications
• Proficiency in Kotlin and deep expertise in Android development technologies like Jetpack libraries (e.g., Compose, Room, MVVM)
• Experience building applications that communicate with IoT or connected devices
• Expertise in real-time networking technologies (e.g., MQTT, socket connections) and building reliable low-latency systems
• A proven track record of optimizing app performance in resource-constrained environments
• Familiarity with both RxJava and Kotlin coroutines, with a practical understanding of asynchronous programming
• Hands-on experience with rigorous unit testing and building maintainable, testable codebases
• A collaborative mindset and ability to effectively influence cross-functional teams
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• Ability to come in to the NYC office 2-3x a week as this role requires some in-office days

Desirable

• About the Role - As an Android Engineer at Caper, you’ll play a central role in creating seamless shopping experiences by building and optimizing our Android-based applications that power revolutionary in-store retail solutions
• You’ll work on cutting-edge technologies to contribute directly to the development of intuitive and high-performance interfaces for devices like smart carts, mobile apps, and embedded systems
• Your innovations will delight shoppers worldwide while helping retailers streamline operations and achieve new levels of efficiency
• About the Team - The Android team at Caper (Instacart) is transforming the in-store shopping experience with cutting-edge technology
• As part of Instacart’s Connected Stores initiative, we help retailers around the world create seamless omnichannel shopping experiences by powering intelligent devices like the Caper Cart—an AI-driven smart cart that combines computer vision, IoT, and advanced Android interfaces to enable a frictionless, grab-and-go shopping journey
• We thrive on collaboration, tackling challenges at the intersection of hardware, software, and artificial intelligence
• From designing intuitive user experiences to optimizing performance on resource-constrained devices, the Android team plays a vital role in making grocery shopping seamless, efficient, and enjoyable for everyone
• Architect, design, and implement scalable and robust Android applications that power Caper products, including smart carts and devices for Connected Stores
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Product, Design, and Backend Engineering to create intuitive and functional interfaces
• Optimize performance and reliability for Android applications in resource-constrained hardware environments
• Build and refine systems to monitor and analyze performance at scale, ensuring seamless user experiences
• Drive team initiatives in building scalable, maintainable, and testable mobile codebases
• Lead performance best practices to optimize Android platforms and ensure low-latency interactions
• Work with QA to guide and improve automation processes for cart and app testing
• Stay updated with new Android technologies, frameworks, and trends, and champion their adoption where applicable
• Be a mentor and solid contributor to the team, advocating for best coding practices and fostering a culture of collaboration and quality