Senior Software Engineer (Native Android)

PENBROTHERS; Makati; Remote; PHP 1,000,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Employee growth opportunities

Global remote collaboration

Remote global reach

Job summary

Penbrothers is seeking a Senior Android Engineer to lead the design and delivery of complex Android features for a world‑class client. You will work with Product and the Engineering Lead to architect scalable mobile solutions and drive AI-assisted improvements.

You will mentor engineers, promote best practices, and ensure features are modular, testable, and robust across platforms while collaborating with global teams from a remote setting.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Computer Science or Software Engineering.
• 5+ years in software engineering, including native Android.
• Experience in coaching, mentoring, and pairing with developers.
• Mobile architecture patterns (e.g. MVVM, Clean Architecture, modularisation).
• Consuming REST APIs and handling offline data.
• Unit and UI test automation for mobile apps.
• Mobile CI/CD (e.g. Fastlane, GitLab CI).
• Crash reporting and performance monitoring (Firebase Crashlytics).
• Mobile app security and secure data storage.
• Git and code review practices.
• Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.
• Android Studio and Gradle.
• Kotlin Coroutines and Flow.
• Android Jetpack libraries (ViewModel, Room, Navigation) and Hilt.
• JUnit and Espresso.
• Google Play Console.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of complex Android features.
• Break EPICs into small, valuable increments.
• Come with a proposal when pushing back.
• Architect solutions with flexible and sustainable code in mind.
• Features need to be remote config driven (feature flags, no hardcoded URLs).
• Write code that is tested, observable, and safe to change.
• Review code with rigour and speed.
• Partner with Product and the Engineering Lead on what to build.
• Challenge work that doesn’t connect to player value.
• Comfortable with iOS architecture/technology to contribute to the other platform.
• Flesh out missing data for Jira tickets through independent investigation.
• Mentor and pair with other engineers.
• Raise problems early and own your mistakes openly.
• Use AI fluently in daily work and share what works with the team.

Skills

Android development

Kotlin

Jetpack Compose

MVVM architecture

REST APIs

AI integration

Unit/UI testing

Code reviews

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Android Studio

Gradle

Firebase Crashlytics

Git

Job description

About Penbrothers

Penbrothers is an HR & remote talent management partner and one of the fastest-growing companies in the Philippines. We provide talented Filipinos with global opportunities in high-growth startups and dynamic companies, from the comfort of their own homes.

About the Client

Our client is one one of the world’s leading entertainment providers, with tens of millions of players and thousands of employees across the globe. They are well positioned strategically for future growth in an evolving global sector. In the Philippines, they have 100+ employees working on various applications and systems to support and optimize their global operations.

About the Role

To lead the design and delivery of the Native team’s most complex Android work, with quality and pace. The Senior Engineer is the technical backbone of the team, partners with Product, uses AI to amplify their impact, and makes the engineers around them better.

What You’ll Do

Technical Design & Delivery

• Lead design and delivery of complex features
• Break EPICs into small, valuable increments
• Come with a proposal when pushing back
• Architect solutions with flexible and sustainable code in mind
• Features need to be remote config driven (feature flags, no hardcoded URLs, etc.)

Engineering Quality

• Write code that is tested, observable, and safe to change
• Review code with rigour and speed
• Treat DORA metrics as engineering signals

Product Partnership

• Partner with Product and the Engineering Lead on what to build
• Challenge work that doesn’t connect to player value
• Comfortable enough with iOS architecture/technology to contribute to the other platform (PR reviews, platform agnostic architectural decisions, etc.)
• Flesh out missing data & information for Jira tickets through independent investigation

Team Growth & Culture

• Mentor and pair with other engineers
• Raise problems early
• Own your mistakes openly and learn from them

AI-First Engineering

• Use AI fluently in daily work
• Drive AI adoption and share what works with the team

What You Bring

• Degree or equivalent in Computer Science or Software Engineering
• 5+ years in software engineering, including native Android
• Experience in coaching, mentoring, and pairing with developers
• Mobile architecture patterns (e.g. MVVM, Clean Architecture, modularisation)
• Consuming REST APIs and handling offline data
• Unit and UI test automation for mobile apps
• Mobile CI/CD (e.g. Fastlane, GitLab CI)
• Crash reporting and performance monitoring (e.g. Firebase Crashlytics)
• Mobile app security and secure data storage
• Git and code review practices
• Kotlin and Jetpack Compose
• Android Studio and Gradle
• Kotlin Coroutines and Flow
• Android Jetpack libraries (e.g. ViewModel, Room, Navigation) and Hilt
• JUnit and Espresso
• Google Play Console

Hiring Process & AI Disclaimer

We use AI tools to streamline our application process—including an initial conversation with an AI Interviewer.All hiring decisions are made entirely by humans:our Talent Acquisition team guides your full candidate journey and makes all evaluation decisions.

You are welcome to use AI for CV refinement and research, but real-time AI assistance during interviews or skill assessments is strictly prohibited to ensure an authentic evaluation.

What You’ll Get

At Penbrothers, we are obsessed with creating positive employee experiences. Here you’ll find an environment that nurtures learning and provides opportunities for growth. You’ll have the opportunity to make an impact on fast-growing startups and dynamic companies.

• Meaningful work & Growth: We take every opportunity to stretch ourselves and deliver an excellent client experience.
• Employee as our biggest asset: We are genuinely invested in our people’s career and welfare.
• Global reach & local impact: Get to work with high-growth startups and dynamic companies from the comfort of your own home.
• Powering global startups: We’ve created 1,400 Filipino jobs that empower global start-ups to focus on growth.