Sr Engineer, Software - Android

T-Mobile; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

T-Mobile is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer to join our innovative team. You will develop high-quality features for the T Life App, focusing on scalable mobile solutions and strong collaboration. We offer competitive compensation and a culture that supports professional growth and continuous learning.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan with contribution matching

Flexible spending account

Paid time off and paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• 4-7 years Technical engineering experience required.
• 5+ years of experience in Android development.
• Strong understanding of Android app development life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop software solutions and supervise junior engineers.
• Contribute to new ideas utilizing new frameworks.
• Write documentation and create clear systems.

Skills

Android development

OO design patterns

HTTP and REST services

Kotlin

Git

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Gradle

Docker

Job description

At T-Mobile, we invest in YOU! Our Total Rewards Package ensures that employees get the same big love we give our customers. All team members receive a competitive base salary and compensation package - this is Total Rewards. Employees enjoy multiple wealth-building opportunities through our annual stock grant, employee stock purchase plan, 401(k), and access to free, year-round money coaches. That’s how we’re UNSTOPPABLE for our employees!

Job Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sr. Software Engineer to help shape the future of the T Life App. In this role, you’ll work alongside a talented team of mobile developers to design, implement, and maintain high-quality features that meet both business and customer needs. You’ll focus on building scalable, performant, and secure mobile solutions that enhance the customer experience within the T-Life app and T-Mobile’s broader app ecosystem. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in mobile development—including modern architecture patterns, testing strategies, and performance optimization—paired with strong cross-functional collaboration skills. You’ll have the opportunity to influence technical direction, contribute features into production, mentor others, and grow within a culture that values innovation, impact, and continuous learning.

We pride ourselves on encouraging a culture of innovation, advocating for agile methodologies, and promoting transparency in all that we do. Join us in embodying the spirit of the 'Un-carrier' and make a tangible impact! Our team is dynamic where no day is the same, and we are diverse and inclusive passionate about growth and transformation. If you're up to the challenge, apply today!

Job Responsibilities:

Technical Engineering Services:

• Drives engineering projects by developing software solutions; conducting tests and inspections; preparing reports and calculations. Expected to supervise base and associate level engineers as needed.

• Understands system protocols, how systems operate and data flows. Aware of current technology benefits. Expected to independently develop a full software stack. Understands the building blocks, interactions, dependencies, and tools required to complete software and automation work. Independent study of current technology is expected. Interact with system engineers to define system requirement and/or necessary requirements for automation.

Innovation:

• Contributes to designs to implement new ideas which utilize new frameworks to improve an existing or new system/process/service.

• Review existing designs and processes to highlight more efficient ways to complete existing workload more effectively through industry perspectives.

• Understands the creation of company IPR.

Technical Leadership Co:

• Collaborates with technical teams and utilizes system expertise to deliver technical solutions.

• Continuously learns and teaches others existing and new technologies.

• Contributes to the development of others through mentoring or in house workshops and learning sessions.

Technology Strategy:

• Contributes to new and existing technology options that support business goals.

• Understands current technology that supports business goals.

• Understands system protocols, how systems operate and data flows. Aware of current technology benefits. Expected to independently develop a full software stack.

• Understands the building blocks, interactions, dependencies, and tools required to complete software and automation work. Independent study of current technology is expected. Interact with system engineers to define system requirement and/or necessary requirements for automation.

Technical Writing:

• Writes basic documentation on how technology works. Creates clear documentation for new code and systems used.

• Documenting systems designs, presentations, and business requirements for consumption and consideration at the manager level.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree Computer Science or Engineering (Required)

Work Experience:

• 4-7 years Technical engineering experience. (Required)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 5+ years of experience in Android development.

• Experience working on a significant consumer app that is currently available in marketplace

• Strong understanding of OO design patterns and concepts

• A sound understanding of HTTP and REST-style web services

• Solid understanding of Android app development life cycle including Google Play and Amazon App Store compliance policies and submissions requirements

• Proficiency in Kotlin, Dagger, RxJava, Compose, Espresso, Git.

• Android build tooling like Gradle, Proguard or similar.

• Prioritizes writing maintainable code and creating a strong testing culture.

• Experience with CI/CD tooling like Fastlane, Docker or similar.

• Passion for learning new technical and business domains.

• A pragmatic approach to delivering projects on time and safely, through well-scoped, phased deployments.

• Focus on building positive relationships with partners through collaborative problem solving, and translation of requirements into future-facing solutions.

• At least 18 years of age
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Travel:
Travel Required (Yes/No):Yes

DOT Regulated:
DOT Regulated Position (Yes/No):No
Safety Sensitive Position (Yes/No):No

Base Pay Range: $113,600 - $205,000Corporate Bonus Target: 15%

The pay range above is the general base pay range for a successful candidate in the role. The successful candidate’s actual pay will be based on various factors, such as work location, qualifications, and experience, so the actual starting pay will vary within this range.

At T-Mobile, employees in regular, non-temporary roles are eligible for an annual bonus or periodic sales incentive or bonus, based on their role. Most Corporate employees are eligible for a year-end bonus based on company and/or individual performance and which is set at a percentage of the employee’s eligible earnings in the prior year. Certain positions in Customer Care are eligible for monthly bonuses based on individual and/or team performance. To find the pay range for this role based on hiring location, click here.

At T-Mobile, our benefits exemplify the spirit of One Team, Together! A big part of how we care for one another is working to ensure our benefits evolve to meet the needs of our team members. Full and part-time employees have access to the same benefits when eligible. We cover all of the bases, offering medical, dental and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, 401(k), employee stock grants, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and up to 12 paid holidays - which total about 4 weeks for new full-time employees and about 2.5 weeks for new part-time employees annually - paid parental and family leave, family building benefits, back-up care, enhanced family support, childcare subsidy, tuition assistance, college coaching, short- and long-term disability, voluntary AD&D coverage, voluntary accident coverage, voluntary life insurance, voluntary disability insurance, and voluntary long-term care insurance. We don't stop there - eligible employees can also receive mobile service & home internet discounts, pet insurance, and access to commuter and transit programs! To learn about T-Mobile’s amazing benefits, check outwww.t-mobilebenefits.com.

Never stop growing!
As part of the T-Mobile team, you know the Un-carrier doesn’t have a corporate ladder–it’s more like a jungle gym of possibilities! We love helping our employees grow in their careers, because it’s that shared drive to aim high that drives our business and our culture forward. By applying for this career opportunity, you’re living our values while investing in your career growth–and we applaud it. You’re unstoppable!

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