Senior Software Engineer (Android /Kotlin)- Berlin
Senior Software Engineer (Android /Kotlin) – m/w/d
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We handle topics and processes related to the creation of new offerings, ranging from ideation, pricing, development, and taking solutions into the market, collaborating with partners and customers to capture market needs within the autonomous driving and driver assistance domain.
Responsibilities
- Android Application Development: Develop robust Android applications using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose, following best practices and architectural patterns.
- Performance Optimization: Write efficient, performant code with careful attention to memory footprint and resource usage, ensuring applications run smoothly in vehicle environments.
- Quality and Safety: Contribute to the development of high‑quality applications that prioritize driver safety, participating in code reviews and testing processes.
- SDK Integration: Implement features using the Here SDK library, integrating mapping and location services into vehicle dashboard systems.
- Collaboration: Work closely with your team, including senior developers and product stakeholders, to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science/Information Systems or equivalent.
- Minimum 3 years of professional Android development experience.
- Strong proficiency in Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.
- Solid understanding of Android platform fundamentals, including lifecycle management and system architecture.
- Experience building performant applications with attention to memory optimization.
- Experience with REST APIs and mobile app architecture patterns.
- Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Familiarity with Git and agile development practices.
Nice to Have
- Experience with automotive or embedded systems.
- Experience with the Here SDK or similar mapping libraries.
- Contributions to open‑source projects.
- Experience with Android testing frameworks and practices.
What We Offer
- A great work‑life balance.
- 30 paid vacation days.
- Hybrid model of work (2 days office and 3 days home office per week).
- On‑site Gym and Sauna – Stay active and unwind with our fully equipped fitness centre and relaxing sauna.
- Yoga Room – A dedicated space for mindfulness, stretching, and relaxation.
- Work on the development of high‑scale services, serving and storing petabytes of data.
- Work with cutting‑edge, modern technologies.
- Flexible working hours.
- Competitive salary plus bonus.
- BVG Ticket (for Berlin location).
- German language course (for Germany‑based employees).
- Employee wellness programs and life‑coaching sessions.
- A diverse team of fantastic & talented people from 60+ countries worldwide.
- Brown bag talks, team events, BBQ on the rooftop, and more!
Employment Process
As part of HERE Technologies employment process, candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre‑employment screening process involving employment, education, and criminal verification if applicable.
About HERE Technologies
HERE Technologies is a location data and technology platform company. We empower our customers to achieve better outcomes – from helping a city manage its infrastructure or a business optimise its assets to guiding drivers to their destination safely. We create solutions that fuel innovation, provide opportunity and foster inclusion to improve people’s lives.