Senior Android Engineer & Tech Lead for Public Safety AI

Versaterm; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Versaterm in Mesa, AZ is seeking a Staff Software Engineer focused on mobile app development. You will guide Android engineers and shape architectural direction from concept to release.

The role requires 8+ years in Android, strong Kotlin and Jetpack, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. You will work on devices from smartphones to embedded hardware, and help integrate with backend services.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years Android development, including team lead experience.
• Proven collaboration and problem decomposition skills.
• Passion for reducing friction and simplicity.
• Experience with Kotlin and Jetpack libraries.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic guidance and mentorship to Android engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, code quality, and technical excellence.
• Lead the design and architecture of complex Android apps, ensuring scalability, reliability, and overall performance.
• Implement and utilize robotics to assist the public safety mission, from airborne drones to body-worn cameras.
• Work closely with internal and external partners to align technical solutions with business objectives.
• Integrate with backend services provided through REST, WebRTC, and others while maintaining offline-first capabilities.
• Accommodate a variety of different hardware configurations, from ordinary smartphones to headless single-board computers.
• Stay current with Android platform changes, dependency upgrades, and emerging app technologies.
• Oversee CI/CD pipelines and release processes, driving continuous iteration of automation, tools and practices.
• Ensure comprehensive documentation of app architecture, engineering decisions, and development standards.

Skills

Android development

Kotlin

Jetpack (CameraX, Compose)

Architecture & leadership

REST/WebRTC integration

CI/CD tooling

Firebase (Crashlytics, Messaging)

Android performance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

GitHub

GitLab

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Versaterm in Mesa, AZ is seeking a Staff Software Engineer focused on mobile app development. You will guide Android engineers and shape architectural direction from concept to release.

The role requires 8+ years in Android, strong Kotlin and Jetpack, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. You will work on devices from smartphones to embedded hardware, and help integrate with backend services.