Senior Android SDUI Engineer — Real-Time UI at Scale Hybrid

Deliveroo; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Deliveroo is seeking a Senior Android Engineer to join the SDUI team in London. You will own the Android renderer and backend services that drive a server-driven UI, enabling cross‑platform deployment with real‑time updates.

The role requires 5+ years of Android experience, strong Kotlin and Jetpack Compose skills, and collaboration with iOS/Web teams to shape platform services and roadmaps. Hybrid work with in-office days is offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years building Android applications at scale with Kotlin
• Backend experience in Golang and Protobuf, cross‑layer familiarity
• Experience building or maintaining a server-driven declarative UI system
• Product mindset and ability to design platform services for teams
• Demonstrated ownership of technical delivery within cross‑functional teams
• Strong communication across time zones with iOS/Web/backend partners
• Pride in software craft and well‑tested mobile code

Responsibilities

• Drive technical execution designing and evolving the Android SDUI renderer and feed backend services
• Lead architectural improvements and code reviews for maintainability and health
• Collaborate with iOS/Web renderer teams, product and design to plan rollouts and decisions
• Own large-scale initiatives from design to delivery, including SDUI motion parity with native
• Mentor colleagues and participate in engineering hiring processes

Skills

Android development

Kotlin

Jetpack Compose

Backend development

Server-driven UI

System design

Cross-functional collaboration

Code reviews

Mentoring

Tools

Protobuf

Golang

Job description

Deliveroo is seeking a Senior Android Engineer to join the SDUI team in London. You will own the Android renderer and backend services that drive a server-driven UI, enabling cross‑platform deployment with real‑time updates.

The role requires 5+ years of Android experience, strong Kotlin and Jetpack Compose skills, and collaboration with iOS/Web teams to shape platform services and roadmaps. Hybrid work with in-office days is offered.