Senior Android Navigation SDK Engineer (Remote, Germany)

Mapbox; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 125,599 - 171,271; Full time

Job summary

Mapbox is seeking a senior Android engineer to help define architectural direction and accelerate SDK development across Kotlin and Java. You will work on cross‑platform integrations of Navigation, Maps and Search SDKs, mentor team members, and deliver high‑quality features with a strong focus on usability and developer experience.

This full‑time role is based in Germany with remote options and requires deep Android expertise and fluent English.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of native Android development experience.
• Proven track record shipping complex Android apps and SDKs.
• Experience with testing frameworks and methodologies.
• Strong focus on usability and developer experience.
• Willingness to learn and teach.
• Ability to navigate AOSP and deep Android stack.
• Fluency in English for daily communication.

Responsibilities

• Define architectural direction and lead large cross-team projects.
• Improve software processes, code quality standards, and best practices.
• Contribute to technical decisions affecting long-term scalability.
• Mentor teammates and promote knowledge sharing.
• Hands-on development to maintain high-quality SDKs.
• Design expressive and user-friendly APIs for developers.
• Deliver high-quality features with cross-functional teams.
• Debug, profile, and optimize performance.

Skills

Kotlin

Java

Android

Testing

Profiling

English communication

Tools

Android SDK

AOSP familiarity

Job description

Mapbox is seeking a senior Android engineer to help define architectural direction and accelerate SDK development across Kotlin and Java. You will work on cross‑platform integrations of Navigation, Maps and Search SDKs, mentor team members, and deliver high‑quality features with a strong focus on usability and developer experience.

This full‑time role is based in Germany with remote options and requires deep Android expertise and fluent English.