Lead Android Software Engineer, Skylight

$210-233k

+ Equity Package. Salary reflective of Colorado and California

Android

Kotlin

Expert level

Remote in US

Digital picture frams and smart calendars

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Digital picture frams and smart calendars

101-200 employees

B2CLifestyleInterior design

Be an early applicant

$210-233k

+ Equity Package. Salary reflective of Colorado and California

Android

Kotlin

Expert level

Remote in US

101-200 employees

B2CLifestyleInterior design

Company mission

To connect loved ones by creating the world's simplest products and services that improve family life.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Our ideal candidate is a deeply experienced Android engineer with expert-level command of Android App development, Kotlin, MVVM architecture, and Jetpack Compose
But more than that, they’re an incredible technical leader who can set a technical vision, drive a platform roadmap that enables fast and safe shipping, and mentor a team of Senior-level Android engineers to do their best work
Extensive experience (10+ years) developing native Android applications
Expertise in Kotlin programming language and Android SDK
Strong understanding of Android application architecture and design patterns
Expertise in the release management cycle
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate effectively with others
Passion for learning and staying up-to-date with new technologies and trends in Android development

What the job involves

They communicate clearly across tech stacks and with non-technical partners, and they push our tools and practices forward—helping us deliver features with a level of speed and excellence that surprises even seasoned Android teams
Serve as the technical lead and platform engineer for Android at Skylight
Drive architectural direction with buy-in from and support of the rest of the Android team
Implement best practices in our Android build and deployment processes
Mentor and guide other Android engineers on the team
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
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.

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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

Trustpilot (4.4)

Company

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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