SENIOR ANDROID DEVELOPER (WEARABLE AR / ROBOTICS)

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

Job summary

A stealth-mode startup in Mountain View is seeking a Senior Android Developer to enhance their innovative AR/robotics headset. This role involves leading the development of the Android app using C++ and collaborating across teams to create seamless user experiences. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in Android development and a passion for cutting-edge technology.

Benefits

Meaningful equity (0.4–1%)

Collaborative and creative culture

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience developing consumer-grade Android apps.
• Expert-level C++ in Android environments.
• Strong background in Android Native Development.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the Android app for a next-gen AR headset.
• Lead development of low-level recording features.
• Collaborate with robotics and AI teams.

Skills

C++

Android Development

Java

Kotlin

Job description

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Base pay range

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

Direct message the job poster from Sangha Partners

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. Were 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 whats 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

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Mid-Senior level

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