Senior Android Software Engineer - SDK, API, and OTA

Skylight; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary + Equity Package

401K matching

Wellness, learning, and home-office budgets

Health, Dental & Vision Medical Plans

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

A technology startup in Los Angeles seeks a Senior Android Software Engineer to drive development for custom hardware solutions. This role involves working closely with firmware engineers and product managers to implement critical features using Kotlin and Android architecture patterns. Ideal candidates will have over 6 years of experience in native Android development and a passion for innovation. Competitive salary with equity options and numerous benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of native Android development experience.
• Deep expertise in Kotlin and the Android SDK.
• Experience working near the AOSP layer or with custom hardware.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside firmware engineer and PM of hardware to implement solutions.
• Implement and refine Wi-Fi and Bluetooth workflows.
• Optimize application performance and improve user experience.

Skills

Kotlin

Android SDK

Android architecture patterns (MVVM, Clean Architecture)

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth APIs

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Senior Android Software Engineer - SDK, API, and OTA

This range is provided by Skylight. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$170,000.00/yr - $210,000.00/yr

This might be the perfect role for you if you are excited by:

• Working on Android software that is shipped directly to our custom hardware rather than a typical mobile application
• Digging into APIs and SDKs close to AOSP and firmware while keeping your responsibilities in the application layer (it's a great chance to expand your knowledge and learn new things!)
• Being one of the first people to get access to early prototypes and test units of new hardware
• Having input on the CPU, memory, and other specs that will be included
• Contributing to the development and roadmap for a major piece of our tech stack (our in-house OTA utility)
• Driving much of your own roadmap (TONS of autonomy)
• Building a product that our customers genuinely love because it solves real, everyday problems for busy families and those with neurodivergent kids (the ADHD and Autism communities are among our biggest fans)

Summary
Skylight's mission is to build the OS of the family. We make consumer products, like Skylight Frame and Skylight Calendar, that are loved by millions of people across the globe. Through a singular focus on care for our customers, Skylight has scaled from a school project to over $180M in annual revenue while being completely bootstrapped.

Our ideal candidate is a deeply experienced Android engineer with expert-level command of Android App development, Kotlin, and Clean architecture (MVVM). But more than that, they're experienced in working on low-level APIs, navigating AOSP, and implementing Android solutions for custom hardware.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside a Firmware engineer and our PM of Hardware, writing Kotlin in our APK to implement solutions and solve problems that support new and existing custom hardware
• Support our utility app for health checks and new version installations (our custom OTA app updater)
• Implement and refine Wi-Fi and Bluetooth workflows, including scanning, pairing, and connection logic
• Adhere to best practices in our Android build and deployment processes
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to develop and implement new features for our Android application
• Write high-quality, reusable, and maintainable code in Kotlin following MVVM and Clean Architecture patterns
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive test suite to ensure the quality and stability of the application
• Optimize application performance and improve the user experience
• Ensure that our Android architecture enables scaling both our team and user base
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to improve code quality
• Contribute to processes for monitoring performance, device logs, and exceptions

Requirements

• 6+ years of native Android development experience
• Deep expertise in Kotlin and the Android SDK
• Strong grasp of Android architecture patterns (MVVM, Clean Architecture)
• Experience working near the AOSP layer or with custom hardware
• Hands-on experience with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth APIs, including connectivity and pairing flows
• Solid understanding of release management and OTA workflows
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to collaborate well with a fully remote team
• Passion for learning and staying current with Android trends
• Bonus: Experience with Jetpack Compose

Benefits

• Competitive Salary + Equity Package
• 401K matching
• Wellness, learning, and home-office budgets
• Health, Dental & Vision Medical Plans
• Tremendous autonomy to set the direction of your work
• Unlimited PTO
• Company holidays on the first Friday of every month

About Skylight
Skylight is a technology startup based out of Los Angeles and San Francisco. Our mission is to connect loved ones by creating the world's simplest products and services that improve family life.

Equal opportunity employer
Skylight is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.