Senior Android Developer - GAM (Google Ad Manager)

TextNow; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company on a mission to democratize communication as a Senior Android Developer. This role offers the chance to innovate in ad delivery for a highly-rated app, ensuring user-first experiences while driving revenue growth. Collaborate with a talented team to create seamless ad integrations and lead the Android team in quality and craftsmanship. Enjoy a remote-first work culture with flexible arrangements, competitive pay, and a commitment to work-life balance. Be part of a company that values diversity and inclusion, making a real impact on users' lives.

Benefits

Employee Stock Options

Unlimited vacation

Strong work-life balance

Flexible work arrangements

Parental leave

Wellness and L&D credits

Team events and off-sites

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as an Android developer, primarily using Kotlin.
• Expert in Google Ad Manager with 3+ years of hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Own ad delivery on Android, implementing and optimizing ad units.
• Build monetization features to maximize advertiser value.

Skills

Kotlin

Android Development

Ad SDK Integration

Performance Optimization

Tools

Google Ad Manager

Job description

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TextNow is on a mission to democratize communication. We offer a completely free mobile phone service powered by ads—giving millions of users a smarter, cost-free way to connect. As a Senior Android Developer on our Revenue team, you’ll be at the intersection of innovation and monetization, crafting ad experiences that are seamless, strategic, and user-first.

This is a unique opportunity to work on high-scale ad delivery, while contributing to an app that ranks consistently among the top 10 on Google Play and the App Store.

What You'll Do

• Own ad delivery on Android—implement and optimize ad units across the app using Google Ad Manager (GAM)
• Build innovative monetization features in collaboration with AdOps and Product to maximize advertiser value and minimize user friction
• Triage and solve performance bottlenecks related to ad SDKs and rendering
• Architect clean, modular ad systems that integrate naturally into our user experience
• Lead and mentor across the Android team, setting a high bar for quality and craftsmanship

Who You Are

• An Android developer with 5+ years of experience, primarily in Kotlin
• A Google Ad Manager expert, with 3+ years of hands-on experience integrating and managing ad SDKs
• Passionate about creating user-respectful ad experiences that don’t compromise performance or design
• A team-first leader—comfortable mentoring peers and representing engineering in cross-functional discussions
• Self-driven and able to take projects from concept to launch independently

Why You'll Love Working at TextNow

• Since our launch in 2009, TextNow has consistently maintained a spot among the top 10 apps on Google Play and the App Store
• With an initial investment of just $1.5 million, we’ve grown into a highly profitable business, generating over $140+ million in revenue in 2024
• We’re the first telecom company to offer free essential data to wireless users—rewriting what connectivity looks like for millions
• Join a team that balances business impact and thoughtful user experience, where your work directly affects the lives of real users
• We’re remote-first and believe in flexible, empowered teams built on trust, not micromanagement

More about TextNow...

Our Values:

·Customer Obsessed (We strive to have a deep understanding of our customers)

·Do Right By Our People (We treat each other with fairness, respect, and integrity)

·Accept the Challenge (We adopt a "Yes, We Can" mindset to achieve ambitious goals)

·Act Like an Owner (We treat this company like it's our own... because it is!)

·Give a Damn! (We are deeply committed and passionate about our work and achieving results)

Benefits, Culture, & More:

·Strong work-life balance

·Flexible work arrangements (wfh, remote, or access to one of our office spaces)

·Employee Stock Options

·Unlimited vacation

·Competitive pay and benefits

·Parental leave

·Benefits for both physical and mental well-being (wellness credit and L&D credit)

·We travel a few times a year for various team events, company off-sites, and more

Diversity and Inclusion:

At TextNow, our mission is built around inclusion and offering a service for EVERYONE, in an industry that traditionally only caters to the few who have the means to afford it. We believe that diversity of thought and inclusion of others promotes a greater feeling of belonging and higher levels of engagement. We know that if we work together, we can do amazing things, and that our differences are what make our product and company great.

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Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Telecommunications, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Software Development

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