Principal Android Engineer (Kotlin, Android Native, Performance & Scalability)

EQUALS TRUE; A distancia; MXN 1,440,000 - 1,801,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading technology partner is seeking a Principal Android Engineer to lead the evolution of a native Android app. This remote position based in Mexico requires a minimum of 10 years in software engineering, with 7 years specifically in Android development using Kotlin. Candidates should have a strong background in CLEAN architecture and experience with Android Jetpack/AndroidX components. Our inclusive company values diversity and offers competitive benefits, including flexible salary management options and medical coverage.

Servicios

Flexible salary management in USD

Paid company holidays

Medical, safety, and wellness benefits

Technology benefits

Business English language classes

Formación

• 10+ years of software engineering experience, including 7+ years focused on Android native development using Kotlin.
• Proven background in CLEAN architecture and Android Jetpack/AndroidX components.
• Experience implementing and debugging Firebase or Google Analytics tracking.

Responsabilidades

• Own and evolve the Android app across UI, Domain, and Data layers.
• Lead re-architecture efforts to improve performance and maintainability.
• Integrate content delivery and localization strategies.

Conocimientos

Kotlin

CLEAN architecture

Android Jetpack/AndroidX components

Dagger/Hilt

Kotlin Coroutines

Retrofit

Firebase

Google Analytics

High-performance UIs

Motion design

Descripción del empleo

REMOTE FIRST, INCLUSIVE ALWAYS.

EQUALS TRUE started when a type design geek and a talent nerd decided to create real change in the technology industry workforce. Together, they built the first‑in‑industry authentic talent partner to help organizations build cultures and scale internationally with the best talent in the Americas.

We are the only organization in Latin America that was founded with a commitment to be inclusive, treat individuals fairly, pay them equally, and provide them with a great professional experience each day. From day one, EQUALS TRUE has been committed to inclusive hiring, wage equality, and delivering an exceptional professional experience. These values ground our business model and daily practices.

We’re different, awkward, techie, weird in all the right ways, and we work only with great people. If you’re looking for a remote‑first career aligned with a true social mission and with companies that share your values, then let’s talk about our Principal Android Engineer role today. Here’s what you need to know about this position:

Location: Remote, Mexico
Engagement Type: Full‑Time

The Work

• Own and evolve our native Android app, built with Kotlin and CLEAN architecture across UI, Domain, and Data layers
• Lead re‑architecture efforts to improve performance, scalability, and maintainability while reducing technical debt
• Implement new features and UI components based on custom designs, including complex layouts, animations, and transitions
• Integrate content delivery and localization, ensuring apps communicate effectively with APIs for OTA updates
• Oversee release cycles, app distribution, and managed configurations in enterprise environments
• Collaborate with global engineering and product teams to deliver seamless, high‑quality Android experiences
• Support QA and analytics implementation to ensure stability, reliability, and measurable app performance

Needed Expertise

• 10+ years of software engineering experience, including 7+ years focused on Android native development using Kotlin
• Proven background in CLEAN architecture and Android Jetpack/AndroidX components (Compose, Navigation, ViewModels)
• Hands‑on experience with Dagger/Hilt, Kotlin Coroutines, Retrofit, and Work Manager
• Strong knowledge of app distribution, managed devices, and enterprise app store deployment
• Experience implementing and debugging Firebase or Google Analytics tracking
• Skilled in building high‑performance UIs, motion design, and localized experiences
• Experience building enterprise‑scale Android apps powering interactive or multi‑device experiences across global environments

Our Benefits & Perks

• We pay in USD through our platform that allows you to convert, allocate and disburse your salary as you want and into almost any currency that you choose
• Paid company holidays
• Medical, safety, and wellness benefits
• Technology benefits
• Business English language classes
• …and more perks being added each quarter

Interested?

Great! Please send us your CV/Resume to start the conversation and learn more about each other. EQUALS TRUE is a global inclusive talent network of like‑minded software engineers, agilists, and design thinkers. We build and develop safe, inclusive, equitable and balanced teams for companies that need to scale globally in a socially responsible way.

EQUALS TRUE is open to all qualified candidates. We never evaluate qualified people on anything other than their skills, work history, training, and ability to do the job. We respect the right of people to live the life they want without judgement. So we practice wage equality, create a culture of belonging, insist upon respect for all our people, make every effort to accommodate all disabilities, and work only with companies that share our values. We are proud to be a global equal opportunity employer. And as such we never discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, status as a veteran, or any other protected status. We also consider qualified applicants with non‑violent and non‑financial related criminal histories.

Additionally, EQUALS TRUE is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities throughout our hiring processes. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know.

https://equalstrue.tech/