Software Engineer, Android Core Product

OverviewThe mission of Speechify is to make sure that reading is never a barrier to learning.Speechify's text-to-speech products help people turn PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, and websites into audio so they can read faster, read more, and remember more.Our products include the iOS app, Android app, Mac app, Chrome extension, and Web app.Speechify has been recognized by Google as Chrome Extension of the Year and by Apple as App of the Day.We are a 100% distributed company with nearly 200 people globally, including frontend and backend engineers, AI research scientists, and others from top tech companies and universities.This is a key Senior Android Engineer role to support our growing Android user base and work on new projects to push us forward.The role is ideal for someone who thinks strategically, thrives in a fast-paced environment, makes product decisions, and builds great user experiences that delight users.We are a flat organization that values technical excellence, consistent delivery, strong work ethic, solid communication, and a drive to win.Our interview process involves several technical interviews and is designed to be completed within 1 week.What You'll DoOwn major features and work closely with our design team — take ownership of features inside the app and deliver high-quality featuresShape the future of our Android teamOwn, maintain, and improve reliability metrics for key featuresParticipate in discussions across Product, Design, and Engineering teamsReview pull requests and support other teammatesHandle critical issues or unexpected challengesTake ownership of feature releases and provide nightly builds for the QA teamAn Ideal Candidate Should Have5+ years of software engineering experienceFamiliarity with Android componentsExperience building or contributing to at least one Android appProduct design intuition and user empathyDrive to push the boundaries of Android UI/UXUnderstanding of the importance of tests and how to approach writing testsSelf-drive to improve the app and codebase beyond the specRock-solid experience with Kotlin, Kotlin Coroutines, Kotlin Flow, Dagger 2, MVVM, Clean Architecture, Background Services, Music Player Service, Android Animations, Jetpack Navigation, and JUnitExcellent communication skillsUser-oriented problem-solving approachReceptiveness to continuous feedback from leadersBonusExperience building, maintaining, or contributing to open source Android projectsExperience with iOS, Web, or NodeJSTechnologies We UseKotlinKotlin CoroutinesKotlin FlowJetpack NavigationDagger 2RoomCustom Views, Canvas & PaintJetpack ComposeJUnitWhat We OfferA fast-growing environment where you can help shape the company and productAn entrepreneurial-minded team that supports risk, intuition, and hustleA hands-off management approach so you can focus and do your best workAn opportunity to make a big impact in a transformative industryCompetitive salaries, a friendly and laid-back atmosphere, and a commitment to building a great asynchronous cultureOpportunity to work on a life-changing product used by millionsBuild products that directly support people with learning differences like dyslexia, ADD, low vision, concussions, autism, and moreWork in one of the fastest growing sectors of tech: the intersection of AI and audioHow to Apply Tell us about yourself and why you're interested in the role when you apply.Include links to your portfolio and LinkedIn.Referral Not looking but know someone who would be a great fit?Refer themDiversity and Inclusion Speechify is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.Speechify does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.#J-*****-Ljbffr