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Android Engineer

Motion Recruitment · Chicago, IL

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We’re looking for a Senior Android Engineer to join a SaaS Startup based in Chicago. This organization is a fast-growing consumer technology startup building a digital wellness platform that combines mobile software with a connected hardware device. Engineers work primarily in Kotlin, leveraging modern Android frameworks, system APIs, and performance-sensitive mobile architecture.What makes this role stand out is the depth of ownership and technical challenge. This engineer will play a key role in shaping how millions of users interact with their devices in healthier, more intentional ways. The team is looking for someone who enjoys solving complex Android problems, working close to the OS, and collaborating cross-functionally with product, backend, and hardware partners. It’s an environment built for growth, learning, and meaningful impact, with flexibility and trust baked into the culture.Required Skills & Experience5+ years of professional Android development experienceAdvanced Kotlin experience in production Android appsStrong understanding of Android app architecture and lifecycleExperience working with coroutines, flows, and dependency injectionAbility to build reliable, testable, and maintainable mobile systemsDesired Skills & ExperienceJetpack Compose and traditional Android View system experienceKnowledge of Android OS internals, background execution, and permissionsExperience with Accessibility Services, Device Policy, or system-level APIsBluetooth, BLE, or hardware integration experiencePerformance profiling, debugging, and ANR analysis experienceWhat You Will Be DoingTech Breakdown70% Android application and system-level feature development20% Architecture, performance optimization, and platform improvements10% Collaboration with backend and hardware teamsDaily Responsibilities80% Hands-on coding and technical execution10% Technical leadership, mentoring, and code reviews10% Cross-team collaboration with product and designThe OfferEquity eligibleYou Will Receive The Following BenefitsMedical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Vacation TimeStock OptionsApplicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.Posted By: Esteban Medina