Senior Android Developer (Wearable AR / Robotics)

Sangha Partners; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking startup redefining human-computer interaction through innovative wearable technology. As a Senior Android Developer, you'll leverage your deep expertise in C++ and Android development to enhance an AR/robotics headset app. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and make a significant impact in the AR space. With a focus on performance and stability, you'll be at the forefront of creating seamless user experiences that blend robotics and advanced data systems. If you're passionate about shaping the future of tech, this is the place for you.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Android app development with a focus on performance.
• Expert-level C++ skills, particularly in Android environments.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the Android app for a next-gen AR/robotics headset.
• Optimize performance and stability across various Android hardware.

Skills

C++

Android Development

Java

Kotlin

NDK

JNI

AR/VR Development

Job description

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Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr

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Our client, a stealth-mode startup backed by leading investors, is redefining human-computer interaction through next-gen wearable tech. Your mission? To blend robotics, AR, and advanced data systems into a seamless user experience. We're looking for a Senior Android Developer with deep C++ expertise to take ownership of their Android app and bring their Spatial SDK-powered headset into a production-ready state.

What You’ll Do:

• Own and evolve the Android app that powers a next-gen AR/robotics headset.
• Work directly with the Spatial SDK (recently launched by Meta) and push the boundaries of what's possible in Android AR experiences.
• Lead development of low-level recording and instruction features used in data collection workflows.
• Build with C++ at the core, using Android NDK, JNI, and native app components.
• Optimize performance and stability across a variety of Android hardware and custom wearable form factors.
• Collaborate closely with robotics, hardware, and AI teams to create a highly integrated system.
• Lay groundwork for future enhancements, including Unity-based experiences (nice-to-have for future roadmap).

What You’ll Bring:

• 4+ years of experience developing consumer-grade Android apps, ideally with a focus on performance, stability, and native integrations.
• Expert-level C++, particularly in Android environments—NDK, JNI, and native rendering or hardware integration.
• Strong background in Android Native Development and Android system-level programming.
• Hands-on experience with Java and Kotlin (used alongside native components).
• Bonus: Exposure to Android 3D/AR applications or even Android game development.
• Extra Bonus: Unity, Spatial SDK, or familiarity with AR frameworks.

Why Join?

• Build the Foundation: Help shape a truly innovative hardware/software platform from the ground up.
• Massive Impact: Your work will directly power real-world AR experiences and robotic interfaces.
• Growth Trajectory: Ground-floor opportunity with meaningful equity (0.4–1%) in a hardware + AI company.
• Real Problems, Real Users: Contribute to solving complex, interdisciplinary challenges with immediate impact.
• Creative Culture: Collaborative, scrappy, and highly technical environment

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

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