Sr Software Development Engineer - Android, React Native

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Seattle is seeking a Sr Software Development Engineer specialized in Android and React Native. The candidate will design, develop, and ship mobile app features that integrate ambient AI capabilities. This position requires a strong background in software development, proficient in programming languages like TypeScript and Kotlin, and experience in leading design efforts. Join a dynamic team focused on innovation and user-centric solutions.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional software development experience.
• 4+ years of experience with a programming language.
• Experience leading design or architecture of systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and ship mobile app features and UI components.
• Partner with product, design, and AI teams.
• Drive improvements in code quality and performance.

Skills

Android development

React Native

TypeScript

Kotlin

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent

Job description

Sr Software Development Engineer - Android, React Native

Bee is looking for a passionate Android/React Native engineer to join our team, where we are pioneering ambient personal AI. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, bringing strong technical skills, a product-first mindset, and experience in delivering high-quality experiences quickly. You’ll need to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution, collaborating closely with ML teams to build features that push the boundaries of personal AI. We’re seeking someone who’s innovative, communicates effectively, and excels in a fast‑paced setting where simplicity and scalability are key to creating experiences users can’t live without.

Key job responsibilities

• Design, develop, and ship mobile app features, user flows, and UI components that integrate ambient AI capabilities
• Partner with product, design, and AI teams to create robust, maintainable features
• Drive improvements in code quality, maintainability, and app performance
• Mentor peers and elevate our mobile development standards
• Work with modern Android and React Native tools

A day in the life

This role offers a chance to shape the future of ambient personal AI at a pivotal moment. You’ll dive into prototyping new ideas, tackling complex integrations with AI models, and iterating quickly based on user feedback. Expect to collaborate across engineering, product, and design to solve real‑time challenges in novel interfaces and identify opportunities for optimization. You’ll have access to new tools while enjoying the freedom to experiment in a lean, innovative team.

About the team

Our team is compact and high‑velocity, focused on core experiences that make ambient AI seamless and intuitive. We prioritize ownership, data‑driven decisions, and cross‑team partnerships with audio ML, backend, and mobile groups to deliver polished, user‑centric solutions. We’re all about learning fast, iterating boldly, and creating personal AI that feels effortless and transformative.

Basic Qualifications

• 4+ years of non‑internship professional software development experience
• 4+ years of programming with at least one software programming language
• 4+ years of leading design or architecture of new and existing systems (design patterns, reliability and scaling)
• Experience as a mentor, tech lead, or leading an engineering team
• Experience shipping high‑quality apps in Google Play Store
• Experience programming with TypeScript and Kotlin

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent
• Experience building AI‑first products
• Experience working with BLE peripherals

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.