Junior Software Developer (Android)

United States Digital Space LLC; United States; Hybrid; USD 56,481 - 81,192; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Junior Android Software Developer to ship real Android features for an app used by 1M+ workers across 55,000 restaurants. You’ll learn from a strong mobile team, gain mobile engineering skills, and explore AI-enabled workflows to move faster while delivering quality code.

You will work with a Senior Android developer and collaborate across product, design, and other engineers to grow your craft in a hybrid work environment with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Fluent in Kotlin and Android fundamentals (activities/fragments, lifecycle, layouts).
• Experience building UI with Jetpack Compose and RESTful APIs integration.
• Understanding of software principles (SOLID) and MVVM architecture.
• You use AI to move faster and can explain your code decisions.

Responsibilities

• Ship features from spec to release with end-to-end ownership on Android.
• Write clean, tested Kotlin and maintain scalable UI patterns.
• Triages bugs with the Support team to keep the app stable.
• Balance roadmap priorities and communicate risks early.
• Learn from code reviews, pair programming, and 1:1 feedback.

Skills

Kotlin

Jetpack Compose

RESTful APIs

SOLID

MVVM

AI in workflow

Communication

Job description

the company is a scheduling and payroll platform designed to help restaurant teams thrive. With an easy‑to‑use app and industry‑specific solutions, the company saves time, reduces errors, and helps keep costs in check for over 55,000 restaurants. Our mission is to simplify team management and improve performance for restaurants, with a long‑term vision of creating a thriving restaurant industry through the power of connected & engaged teams.

As a Junior Software Developer (Android) at the company, you’ll ship real work to an app used by 1M+ workers across 55,000 restaurants — while building your mobile engineering craft on a team that will actually invest in your growth. You’ll report to our Senior Manager of Engineering, Mobile, and sit on a feature team with a product manager, designer, and frontend, backend, and mobile developers. Your closest working relationships will be with a Senior Android developer and the iOS developers on your team. You’ll also stay connected to the broader mobile team, contributing to the platform that underpins how we build and ship features. Our mobile mission: bring mobile expertise where it’s needed, when it’s needed. You’ll learn our codebase, our patterns, and how we ship quality Android experiences at scale. AI is part of how we work. You’ll learn to bring it into your process early — using it deliberately to move faster and build better.

What you’ll do:

• Ship features, with support: work alongside senior mobile developers to turn product requirements into real Android features, from spec through release, building end‑to‑end ownership as you go
• Build strong fundamentals: write clean, tested Kotlin, build UI with Jetpack Compose, and learn the architecture and patterns that keep our app maintainable at scale
• Protect quality with our Support team: triage and resolve bugs, and help keep the app stable and performant for the people who rely on it every shift
• Manage competing priorities: balance your feature team’s roadmap against injected work with hard deadlines, communicating early and leaning on your mobile team when target dates are at risk
• Grow through feedback: show up to code review, pairing, and 1:1s ready to learn, and act on the direct feedback you get
• Use AI deliberately: bring AI into your workflow to draft, explore, and iterate faster, while keeping ownership of what ships and always understanding the code you deliver

What you bring:

• Fluency in Kotlin, and experience with the fundamentals of Android development: activities/fragments, lifecycle, layouts, and asynchronous patterns like coroutines
• Experience building UI with Jetpack Compose
• Experience working with RESTful APIs
• A foundational understanding of software principles, like SOLID
• Experience building an app with an architecture like MVVM
• You use AI to move faster, and you can explain what your code does, what you changed, and where you chose not to rely on it
• A learner’s mindset: you ask good questions, seek out feedback, and iterate quickly instead of getting stuck
• Clear communication: you can explain your thinking, and you’re comfortable asking for help when you’re stuck

It’d be even cooler if you had

• A personal or published app on Google Play
• Experience with Java and/or Swift
• Exposure to Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP) or unit/UI testing frameworks
• Coursework, projects, or interest in the restaurant, hospitality, or scheduling space

The base compensation range for this position is CAD $80,000 - $115,000. This range reflects the full growth path for the role, from building core skills to accomplished performance, through to role mastery. We typically target the accomplished level when hiring externally. At this level, individuals bring relevant experience in the role, demonstrate strong job‑related skills, operate with confidence and consistency, and are able to deliver impact with limited ramp‑up while still having meaningful opportunity to grow.

Compensation at the company is performance and growth‑driven. As you develop your skills and expand your impact over time, your compensation grows with you. Your specific placement within this range is based on your job‑related skills, knowledge, and experience, as well as our internal equity assessment. We are always happy to discuss our approach throughout the hiring process.

Our commitment to our Shifties:

• Opportunity: Our product is evolving in exciting ways, and we’re focused on delivering even more value to restaurants. This momentum creates real opportunities to learn and grow. Whether you’re honing your craft or exploring new paths, you’ll be supported and empowered to own your growth and impact a product shaping the future of the restaurant industry.
• Challenge: We’re tackling real problems in a fast‑moving, complex industry. The work is scrappy and ambiguous, but meaningful. You’ll think critically, act with intention, and shape solutions that make a real difference for restaurant teams.
• Culture: We’re proud to be recognized among the best workplaces in North America. Guided by our mission and values, we move fast to solve meaningful problems and celebrate wins together. Whether through in‑office and remote events, team offsites like Sparks, or everyday moments of connection, we create space for shared growth, collaboration, and fun.
• Equity: We’re a Series C, VC‑backed SaaS company, and we believe everyone should share in the success they help create. When we build together, we grow together.
• Health and Wellness: We support Shifties in and outside of work, knowing that what people need can change over time. From day one, you’ll have access to benefits like health and dental, lifestyle spending accounts to a parental leave program built with flexibility in mind, to help you bring your best self to work.
• Flexibility: Our team is intentional around how and where we work, whether remotely, in person, or a mix of both. We prioritize candidates who thrive in a hybrid work environment with offices in Saskatoon and Toronto, ensuring in‑person collaboration and connection when possible. Plus, we offer a flexible vacation policy to encourage everyone to recharge when needed. Oh, and our ‘90 Day Shift’ program lets Shift work from (almost) anywhere because who wouldn’t want to trade their desk for a beach view once in a while?
• Support: We set Shifties up for success with the tools they need, like the latest Apple tech, a home office setup, and some the company swag to make it official. But support goes beyond day one. We’re serious about professional growth, offering coaching, feedback, development planning, and opportunities to grow from within.

We know you might not check every box, and that’s okay. If you’re excited about this role, inspired to contribute to a meaningful product, and eager to share ideas that drive real change, we’d love to hear from you. We’re building an inclusive team that reflects the diverse industry we serve, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

We thank you for your interest in joining the company team!