Android Engineer

Motion Recruitment; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Vacation Time

Stock Options

Equity eligible

Job summary

Motion Recruitment is seeking a Senior Android Engineer to join a fast-growing SaaS startup in Chicago. This role involves developing systems that positively influence how users engage with technology. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of Android development experience, a strong command of Kotlin, and a deep understanding of app architecture. Key responsibilities include significant coding, technical leadership, and cross-functional collaboration. Benefits include medical insurance, stock options, and an equity package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional Android development experience.
• Advanced Kotlin experience in production Android apps.
• Strong understanding of Android app architecture and lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• 70% Android application and system-level feature development.
• 80% Hands-on coding and technical execution.
• 10% Technical leadership, mentoring, and code reviews.

Skills

Android development experience

Kotlin

Android app architecture

Coroutines

Dependency injection

Tools

Jetpack Compose

Bluetooth

Device Policy

Job description

We’re looking for a Senior Android Engineer to join a SaaS Startup based in Chicago. This organization is a fast-growing consumer technology startup building a digital wellness platform that combines mobile software with a connected hardware device. Engineers work primarily in Kotlin, leveraging modern Android frameworks, system APIs, and performance-sensitive mobile architecture.

What makes this role stand out is the depth of ownership and technical challenge. This engineer will play a key role in shaping how millions of users interact with their devices in healthier, more intentional ways. The team is looking for someone who enjoys solving complex Android problems, working close to the OS, and collaborating cross-functionally with product, backend, and hardware partners. It’s an environment built for growth, learning, and meaningful impact, with flexibility and trust baked into the culture.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of professional Android development experience
• Advanced Kotlin experience in production Android apps
• Strong understanding of Android app architecture and lifecycle
• Experience working with coroutines, flows, and dependency injection
• Ability to build reliable, testable, and maintainable mobile systems

Desired Skills & Experience

• Jetpack Compose and traditional Android View system experience
• Knowledge of Android OS internals, background execution, and permissions
• Experience with Accessibility Services, Device Policy, or system-level APIs
• Bluetooth, BLE, or hardware integration experience
• Performance profiling, debugging, and ANR analysis experience

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

• 70% Android application and system-level feature development
• 20% Architecture, performance optimization, and platform improvements
• 10% Collaboration with backend and hardware teams

Daily Responsibilities

• 80% Hands‑on coding and technical execution
• 10% Technical leadership, mentoring, and code reviews
• 10% Cross‑team collaboration with product and design

The Offer

• Equity eligible

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Vacation Time
• Stock Options

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

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