Sr. Mobile Engineer, Android

Socket.dev; San Mateo (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Annual bonus

Equity package

PTO and holidays

Healthcare plans

401K matching

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

Slickdeals is seeking a highly experienced Senior Android Engineer to lead the Android platform’s technical vision and delivery. You will guide architecture, mentor engineers, and collaborate with Product, Design, iOS, Backend, and other teams to ensure a fast, reliable mobile experience.

In this hybrid role based in San Mateo, you will drive long-term roadmap, optimize performance, and champion best practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional Android development experience with Kotlin (Java also valued).
• Proven senior-level engineer driving architecture decisions on large-scale apps.
• Strong command of modern Android frameworks and patterns (Jetpack/AndroidX, Architecture Components).
• Experience with Jetpack Compose and asynchronous programming (Coroutines/Flow).
• Proficient with DI (Hilt/Dagger) and performance profiling.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, debug, and deliver high-quality Android features using Kotlin (and Java when needed).
• Build robust integrations with backend services, including data handling and caching strategies.
• Write unit, functional, and automated tests to maintain app stability.
• Lead technical decisions, code reviews, and architecture reviews with cross-functional teams.
• Mentor senior engineers and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Skills

Android

Kotlin

Java

Senior leadership

Architectural decisions

Performance optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Jetpack/AndroidX

Architecture Components

Jetpack Compose

Coroutines/Flow

MVVM/MVI

Hilt/Dagger

Firebase/Crashlytics/Sentry

Job description

About Slickdeals:

We believe shopping should feel like winning. That’s why 10 million people come to Slickdeals to swap tips, upvote the best finds, and share the thrill of a great deal. Together, our community has saved more than $10 billion over the past 25 years.

We’re profitable, passionate, and in the middle of an exciting evolution—transforming from the internet’s most trusted deal forum into the go-to daily shopping destination. If you thrive in a fast-moving, creative environment where ideas turn into impact fast, you’ll fit right in.

About The Role:

Slickdeals is seeking a highly experienced Senior level Android Engineer to drive the technical vision, execution, and quality of our Android platform. This role serves as a key technical leader responsible for designing and delivering innovative mobile experiences for Slickdeals users. You will guide architectural decisions, mentor the team, lead large-scale initiatives, and collaborate closely with Product, Design, iOS, Backend, and other engineering groups to ensure a seamless, performant, and reliable mobile experience.

This position is perfect for someone who thrives in both technical execution and high-level leadership, helping to shape our mobile app and guide it to success.

What You'll Do:

Technical Leadership & Strategy

• Drive the long-term technical roadmap and architecture for the Android platform while leading complex, cross-functional initiatives—including architecture upgrades, Jetpack Compose adoption, modularization, and system-wide performance and scalability improvements.
• Evaluate and introduce new libraries, tools, and frameworks to improve developer velocity, code quality, and user experience.
• Guide the team through technical decision-making, system design reviews, and engineering best practices.

Hands-On Engineering

• Design, develop, test, debug, and deliver high-quality Android features using Kotlin (and Java when needed).
• Build robust integrations with backend services, ensuring efficient data handling, caching strategies, and error handling.
• Write comprehensive unit, functional, and automated tests to maintain app stability and reliability.
• Optimize app performance across network, rendering, memory, and startup time.

Collaboration & Cross-Functional Influence

• Work with Product, Design, and engineering partners to deeply understand user needs, influence product direction, and guide technically sound, user-focused feature development
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve mobile architecture, tooling, CI/CD pipelines, and development processes.
• Contribute to mobile-wide standards, including observability, crash reporting, performance metrics, and release readiness.

Team Development & Mentorship

• Mentor and coach senior and mid-level engineers to elevate the team’s technical capabilities.
• Lead by example through code reviews, design sessions, and knowledge sharing.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Continuous Improvement

• Stay current with the latest Android SDK updates, best practices, UX patterns, and platform capabilities. Proactively identify technical debt, instability risks, or future scalability challenges and propose solutions.

What We're Looking For:

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional Android development experience, with deep expertise in Kotlin (Java experience also valuable).
• Proven success operating at a Senior Engineer level driving architectural decisions and large-scale initiatives.
• Mastery of modern Android frameworks and patterns:
• Jetpack/AndroidX, Architecture Components
• Jetpack Compose (highly preferred)
• Coroutines, Flow
• MVVM, MVI, or similar architectures
• Dependency Injection (Hilt/Dagger)
• Strong experience working on large-scale, high-performance Android applications.
• Expertise in performance profiling, crash/ANR analysis, memory optimization, and observability tooling.
• Experience with modern development workflows, including Git-based version control, CI/CD pipelines, Agile processes, and automated mobile testing frameworks.
• Strong understanding of GraphQL and RESTful APIs, networking best practices, offline support patterns, and mobile analytics practices such as A/B testing and feature flag integrations.
• Hands‑on experience with monitoring and crash‑reporting tools, including Firebase, Crashlytics, Sentry, or similar platforms.
• Strong problem‑solving ability with a proactive mindset for identifying risks and opportunities.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence cross‑functional partners and senior stakeholders.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.

Preferred Experience:

• Previous experience as an Android mobile engineer in an e-commerce or deal‑oriented industry.
• Passion for staying updated on the latest Android and mobile development trends.

At Slickdeals, we value teamwork, innovation, and a commitment to delivering exceptional user experiences. If you are a motivated Android Mobile Engineer who enjoys working on challenging projects and wants to be part of a dynamic and collaborative team, we would love to hear from you.

LOCATION: San Mateo, CA

Hybrid schedule visiting our San Mateo office three days a week (Tues-Thurs).

Slickdeals Compensation, Benefits, Perks:

The expected base pay for this role is between $150,000 - $183,000. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Exact compensation will be discussed during the interview process and tailored to the candidate's qualifications.

• Competitive base salary, annual bonus, and equity package
• Competitive paid time off in addition to holiday time off
• A variety of healthcare insurance plans to give you the best care for your needs
• 401K matching above the industry standard
• Professional Development Reimbursement Program

Work Authorization

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Slickdeals is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other protected status. Slickdeals will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the "Ban the Box" legislation. We may access publicly available information as part of your application.

Slickdeals participates in E-Verify. For more information, please refer to E-Verify Participation and Right to Work.