Senior Software Engineer - Android

ChargePoint; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

ChargePoint is seeking a Senior Android Engineer in Bangalore, India, to design and develop advanced features for electric vehicle charging applications. You will work with Kotlin and Jetpack Compose to deliver high-performance apps, collaborating with a diverse team.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, with a strong emphasis on problem-solving and optimizing app performance. Join us in making EV charging seamless and accessible.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Android development experience with strong proficiency in Kotlin.
• Experience building scalable production apps with Jetpack libraries.
• Strong understanding of mobile architecture patterns.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop advanced Android features across the charging experience.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend engineers.
• Optimize app performance and contribute to architectural decisions.

Skills

Android development experience

Proficiency in Kotlin

Working knowledge of Jetpack libraries

Understanding of mobile architecture

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Git

CI/CD systems

Firebase

Job description

Reports To

Senior Software Engineering Manager

What You Will Be Doing

We are building the digital backbone for electric vehicle charging network in North America and beyond—making it seamless, intelligent, and accessible. As a Senior Android Engineer, you’ll play a key role in delivering intuitive, high-performance mobile experiences that empower EV drivers to locate chargers, start sessions, track usage, and manage their vehicles on the go.

If you’re passionate about sustainability, love building reliable Android apps, and want your work to have real-world impact—this role is for you.

What You Will Bring to ChargePoint

• Design and develop advanced Android features across the charging experience—station discovery, real-time session tracking, payments, and notifications
• Work with Jetpack Compose, Kotlin, and modern Android patterns (MVVM/MVI) to deliver maintainable and scalable code
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to turn user needs into elegant solutions
• Ensure code quality through automated tests, peer reviews, and continuous integration
• Optimize app performance, battery usage, and real-time responsiveness for EV workflows
• Contribute to architectural decisions and help break down complex features into modular components
• Investigate and resolve production issues quickly and effectively
• Stay updated with the latest Android trends and apply best practices to deliver a world-class app

Requirements

• 5+ years of Android development experience with strong proficiency in Kotlin
• Experience building and scaling production apps with Jetpack libraries (e.g., Compose, Navigation, WorkManager)
• Strong understanding of mobile architecture (MVVM, MVI, Clean Architecture)
• Familiarity with REST APIs, JSON, and third-party integrations
• Experience working on location-based services, maps, or real-time data sync is a plus
• Comfortable with tools like Git, CI/CD systems, and performance profiling
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a collaborative, product-first mindset

Bonus Points

• Experience in EV, mobility, IoT, or energy tech domains
• Knowledge of Bluetooth (BLE), RFID, or vehicle telematics
• Familiarity with analytics tools (Firebase, Amplitude, Segment)
• Exposure to modular app development or multi-module architecture
• Prior contributions to open-source Android libraries or technical blogs

Tech Stack

• Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, Coroutines, Hilt
• Google Maps SDK, Retrofit, Room, WebSockets
• Firebase (Crashlytics, Remote Config, A/B Testing)
• GitHub Actions, Bitrise (CI/CD)

Location

Bangalore, India

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to an inclusive and diverse team. ChargePoint is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.