Android Engineer - Java / Kotlin

European Tech Recruit; Cork; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

European Tech Recruit are partnering with a multinational semiconductor company in Cork to hire an Android Engineer for the Sensors team. You will design, develop, and test Android apps for sensor data collection and demonstrations.

The role includes building desktop tools for Windows/Linux that interact with Android devices, supporting data workflows and demonstrations, and collaborating with global teams to deliver production-grade software across devices and platforms.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience developing Android applications using the Android SDK.
• Strong object-oriented programming skills in Java or Kotlin.
• Proficiency in developing system-level applications and tools in C++ and Python for internal and customer use.
• Fluency with Git and GitHub.
• Ability to develop customer-facing demo and test applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test Android applications for sensor data collection and demonstrations.
• Design, implement, and test cross-platform desktop tools with GUI interacting with Android devices.
• Develop Java-based software components following standard design patterns and deployment models.
• Work across prototype and reference platforms including mobile, wearables, and Wear OS.
• Collaborate with global teams to support sensor algorithms and features.
• Contribute to end-to-end data processing pipelines and optimize data workflows.
• Support field data collection activities and resolve issues with apps on employees' devices.
• Support sensor feature commercialization through data analysis and customer triage.

Skills

Android development

Java/Kotlin

Git/GitHub

Cross-platform desktop tools

OO design

React Native

C++/Python

Linux/Windows

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

Android Studio

Git

Azure/AWS/Google Cloud

Job description

European Tech Recruit are working closely with a multinational semiconductor company, based in Cork, who are looking for a talented Android Engineer to join their Sensors team.

Responsibilities as Android Engineer:

• Designing, developing, and testing Android applications for sensor data collection and feature demonstration.
• Designing, implementing, and testing cross platform desktop tools with user interfaces (Windows and Linux) that interact with Android devices used for sensor data collection and user demonstrations, supporting workflows such as device control, data validation, visualization, and post-processing, using languages such as Java, Kotlin, Python, C++, .NET, and C#.
• Developing Java based software components that follow industry standard design patterns, development methodologies, and deployment models.
• Developing software on prototype and reference platforms covering mobile devices, wearables, and smart glasses form factors.
• Collaborating with global, cross functional teams to support the development and commercialization of sensor algorithms and features.
• Contributing to the design and evolution of end-to-end data processing pipelines, and monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing data workflows in production environments.
• Supporting internal data collection campaigns involving employees worldwide, including hands-on participation in field data collection activities and resolving issues related to applications running on employees’ own devices.
• Supporting sensor feature commercialization across various form factors, including algorithm performance validation, customer data analysis, and direct customer triage support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience developing Android applications using the Android SDK, preferably with Android Studio (but not limited to it).
• Strong object-oriented programming skills in Java or Kotlin, with a proven ability to deliver production-quality software.
• Proficiency in developing system-level applications and tools in C++ and Python for internal and customer facing use.
• Fluency with Git and GitHub.
• Ability to develop customer-facing demo and test applications.
• Rapid prototyping to support internal validation, trade show demonstrations, and customer trials.
• Delivering reliable, clear user experiences for non-engineering audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with strong written and verbal English proficiency.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced global team environment and coordinate across multiple stakeholders.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Familiarity with enterprise deployment and device management concepts, such as Android Enterprise, mobile device management (MDM), and mobile application management (MAM), including tools like Intune.
• Previous experience with React Native.
• Experience developing desktop applications with graphical user interfaces (GUIs).
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-OS environment, including Linux and Windows.
• Previous experience with Android Wear / Wear OS and Android XR.