Staff Engineer - Android

Xperi Corporation; Twickenham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Twickenham seeks an experienced Android Staff Engineer to design and develop high-quality applications. You will lead the development of Android apps using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose, mentor other engineers, and collaborate across teams. Strong expertise in software development processes and proven experience in shipping Android applications at scale is required. The role includes competitive compensation and a flexible hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Flexible hybrid work environment

Employee discounts and wellness initiatives

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.
• Solid understanding of agile methodologies.
• Experience building and shipping Android apps at scale.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of Android applications using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.
• Collaborate with teams to define architecture and design patterns.
• Ensure maintainable code through reviews and guidance.

Skills

Kotlin

Jetpack Compose

Agile methodologies

Attention to detail

Tools

Firebase

RESTful APIs

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Android Staff Engineer to join our UK team in Twickenham and help build world-class apps for radio stations across the globe. Our apps reach millions of users on mobile, TV, and automotive platforms, delivering seamless audio experiences everywhere. As an Android Staff Engineer, you will play a key role in designing and developing high-quality Android applications, mentoring other engineers, and driving technical excellence across the team.

What you will get to do:

• Lead the development of Android applications using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define architecture, design patterns, and best practices.
• Ensure robust, scalable, and maintainable code through code reviews and technical guidance.
• Work on apps that integrate with Android Automotive, Android Auto, Android TV, and support audio streaming.
• Contribute to the full software development lifecycle: planning, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Advocate for automation in build, testing, and deployment processes.
• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers.

Must have:

• Strong expertise in Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.
• Solid understanding of software development processes, including agile methodologies.
• A fundamental understanding of coding and an ability to work things out from first principles.
• Excellent attention to detail, and a desire to be proud of what you do.
• Proven experience in building and shipping Android apps at scale.

Nice to have:

• Audio streaming technologies
• Android Auto and Android TV
• Firebase services
• Client/server development
• Automated build and testing pipelines
• Experience with RESTful API's
• Experience on other mobile or tablet platforms would be helpful

What will make you successful:

• The ability to propose, design and develop solutions that scale
• Keen troubleshooting skills and practiced agile development methodology
• Ability to work in a distributed team, with the confidence to work independently as well as seek assistance and work collaboratively when required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Expert problem-solving skills

Xperi invents, develops and delivers technologies that create extraordinary experiences at home and on the go for millions of people around the world. Powering billions of consumer electronics, connected cars and digital content titles, we make entertainment more immersive, driving more intelligent and every interaction seamlessly personalized through our renowned consumer brands: DTS®, HD Radio, and TiVo®.

Xperi (NYSE: XPER) is a publicly traded technology company headquartered in San Jose, CA with over 1800 employees across North America, Europe and Asia. Come join a thriving team where you can play an integral role in shaping the future of entertainment technology. All In Media (www.thisisaim.com) is a leader in the radio technology industry, supplying broadcast systems and mobile apps to broadcasters across the world. The company has a range of products and services that we provide to radio stations across the world. These include broadcast systems, mobile apps, integrations with Sonos, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Apple Watch and Android Wear. Our studio broadcast system, Rapid, has recently won the NAB Product of the Year award, and is used to by hundreds of radio stations across the world. We have released over 500 apps, and dominate the UK, Irish & Australian markets. We have recently expanded our business to the USA. We work with several major radio groups across the world, including the ABC, BBC, Bauer, Global Radio, Hubbard Broadcasting, MediaCo, New York Public Radio, Nova Entertaiment, and SBS. We have a fantastically talented team, and this is a great opportunity for someone to join our team in Twickenham, London, and help us to continue to grow our business serving radio customers with our products and services.

At Xperi, we value People, Customers, Performance and Innovation. We are dedicated to creating a workplace where all employees have a voice and sense of belonging, feel safe and valued, and are acknowledged for how their unique differences contribute to organizational culture and business outcomes. Our employees and their families are important to us, and our comprehensive pay, stock and benefits programs reflect that. Xperi supports personal well-being, builds financial security and enables employees to share in our collective success. Rewards include:

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive compensation (salary, equity and bonuses) and comprehensive benefits designed to foster work-life balance, care for your health, protect your finances and help you save and invest for the future.
• Generous paid time away from work, including flexible time off, holidays and sick time, health and wellness initiatives, and a charitable match program to help you give back to your community.
• Great perks, which vary by location and can be site-specific: employee discounts, transportation reimbursements, subsidized cafes and fitness facilities.
• A flexible, hybrid work environment combining the best of in‑office collaboration and community‑building along with the benefits of working from home.