Android DevEx Lead: Scale a World‑Class Developer Platform

RXinsider LTD.; Holtsville, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 139,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

Zebra Technologies seeks an Android Developer Experience Lead to establish and scale the DevEx function for Zebra's key Android platform. You will drive tooling, APIs, and SDK strategies, partnering with internal teams and external developers to accelerate innovation, with a focus on Agentic AI and next-gen developer tooling.

You will lead the DevEx program across multiple business units, evangelize best practices, and shape a roadmap that prioritizes a superior developer experience while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical engineering or in a related field is required
• 10+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or 7+ years of experience with an Advanced Degree
• Experience in software engineering, with deep expertise in the Android platform, its application development lifecycle, and developer tools (Android Studio, Gradle, etc.).
• Strong programming skills in Java and Kotlin
• Proven experience designing, building, and maintaining public-facing APIs and SDKs.

Responsibilities

• Chair and lead the Android Developer Experience Council, setting the technical agenda, facilitating rigorous design reviews, and driving cross-functional decisions.
• Author and enforce API Guidelines, establishing standards for API design, documentation, and versioning.
• Champion the 'API as a Product' mindset, ensuring every developer-facing interface is treated with the rigor of a customer-facing product.
• Act as the chief evangelist for the Android developer platform, promoting DevEx initiatives and best practices across internal teams and external partner networks.
• Represent Zebra at industry conferences, developer summits, and community events to build Zebra's credibility and visibility.
• Develop and oversee technical training programs, workshops, and enablement materials to accelerate developer onboarding and platform mastery.
• Develop and maintain the strategic roadmap for the Android developer experience, balancing foundational tooling with forward-looking AI automation.
• Serve as the 'Voice of the Developer' inside Zebra, leveraging community insights to drive platform improvements and reduce the learning and adoption curve.
• Hold authority to block API or SDK releases that do not meet established guidelines, ensuring standards are enforced.

Skills

Java

Kotlin

APIs/SDKs

DevEx

Cross-functional leadership

Android platform

API design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

Android Studio

Gradle

Job description

Zebra Technologies seeks an Android Developer Experience Lead to establish and scale the DevEx function for Zebra's key Android platform. You will drive tooling, APIs, and SDK strategies, partnering with internal teams and external developers to accelerate innovation, with a focus on Agentic AI and next-gen developer tooling.

You will lead the DevEx program across multiple business units, evangelize best practices, and shape a roadmap that prioritizes a superior developer experience while