Staff Android Engineer, Integrations

Life360; Remote; GBP 121,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is looking for a Staff Android Engineer to join their remote-first team. This role involves enhancing the Life360 app with high-value features, focusing on geolocation and communication improvements. Candidates should have 8+ years of experience in Android development, a bachelor's degree, and be comfortable working in a collaborative environment. The position offers competitive salary, benefits, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance (100% covered for employees)

401(k) plan with company matching

Mental Wellness Program

Flexible PTO

Free Life360 Platinum Membership

Equipment reimbursement support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8+ years constructing consumer-facing Android applications.
• Minimum 2+ years experience in Java/Kotlin, Gradle, and Android Studio.

Responsibilities

• Work on a cross-functional team with Product, Design, Marketing & Data Science.
• Implement innovative features to enhance family connectivity.
• Participate in interviewing potential candidates and improving candidate experience.

Skills

Java/Kotlin

Android SDK

Cross-functional collaboration

Consumer-facing application experience

Programming polyglot

Education

Bachelor’s in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Android Studio

Gradle

Job description

Life360’s mission is to keep people close to the ones they love. Our category-leading mobile app and Tile tracking devices empower members to protect the people, pets, and things they care about most with a range of services, including location sharing, safe driver reports, and crash detection with emergency dispatch. Life360 serves approximately 91.6 million monthly active users (MAU) across more than 180 countries.

Life360 delivers peace of mind and enhances everyday family life with seamless coordination for all the moments that matter, big and small. By continuing to innovate and deliver for our customers, we have become a household name and the must-have mobile-based membership for families (and those friends that basically are family).

Life360 has more than 750 (and growing!) remote-first employees. For more information, please visit life360.com.

Life360 is a Remote First company, which means a remote work environment will be the primary experience for all employees. All positions, unless otherwise specified, can be performed remotely (within the US and Canada) regardless of any specified location above.

About The Team

The Foundry team is responsible for defining, building and supporting our high volume reusable cloud platform(s) enabling next generation features. These systems are used by all teams at Life360 and have tremendous impact on the overall operations of the product. Some of the maintained and owned services are the highest throughput in the company offering unique scaling challenges and opportunities.

About the Job

This role is for an Staff Android Engineer working directly on the Life360 Android app. This person will be an integral part of the team bringing high value new features to the Life360 app and will be required to become experts in technologies supporting our highly visible mapping, communication, driving & safety features. As a member of the team it is expected that you will be highly involved in architecting, designing and leading development of the next generation of our systems and features.

For candidates based in the US, the salary range for this position is $167,000 to $280,500 USD. For candidates based out of Canada, the salary range for this position is $194,000 to $260,000 CAD. Note: Please be aware that the job title for positions in Canada will be "Developer" in lieu of "Engineer." We take into consideration an individual's background and experience in determining final salary - therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes a wide range of medical, dental, vision, financial, and other benefits, as well as equity.

What You’ll Do

• Work on a cross-functional team with close cooperation with Product, Design, Marketing & Data Science
• Opportunity to be on the leading edge of location experiences in a high-visibility team adding exciting new features to improve our users experience and the value they gain from Life360
• Implement innovative features to bring families closer together through contextual awareness, improved geolocation, and better communication
• Participate in interviewing potential candidates and improving the candidate experience by providing feedback

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Engineering, related field or equivalent practical experience
• 8+ years of experience building consumer-facing Android applications at scale, ideally in high-engagement, high-MAU products
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in Java/Kotlin, Gradle, and Android Studio
• Be a programming polyglot with an interest outside of just Android/Java/Kotlin
• Experience working on a commercial app (presently found on the app store)
• Passionate for technology and never-ending curiosity about the new features in Android
• Comfortable with multiple areas of the Android SDK
• Comfortable in a small, intense, and high-growth start-up environment
• Capable of operating autonomously given priorities
• Effectively communicates verbally and in writing
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans (100% paid for employees)
• 401(k) plan with company matching program in the US and RRSP with DPSP plan for Canadian employees.
• Mental Wellness Program & Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental well-being
• Flexible PTO, 13 company-wide days off throughout the year
• Winter and Summer Weeklong Synchronized Company Shutdowns
• Equipment, tools, and reimbursement support for a productive remote environment
• Free Life360 Platinum Membership for your preferred circle
• Free Tile Products

Life360 Values

Our company’s mission-driven culture is guided by our shared values to create a trusted work environment where you can bring your authentic self to work and make a positive difference

• Be a Good Person - We have a team of high integrity people you can trust.
• Be Direct With Respect - We communicate directly, even when it’s hard.
• Members Before Metrics - We focus on building an exceptional experience for families.
• High Intensity, High Impact - We do whatever it takes to get the job done.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We believe that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better results. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. It fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our customers and the communities we serve. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic best selves to work.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Life360. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any legally protected status.

Will you Consider Applying?

We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. We believe that a diversity of perspectives and experiences create a foundation for the best ideas. Come join us in building something meaningful. Even if you don’t meet 100% of the below qualifications, you should still seriously consider applying!