Staff Android Engineer

The Athletic; Little Ferry (NJ); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative digital sports media company is seeking an experienced Android Engineer to join their dynamic team. This senior-level position offers a unique opportunity to lead the development of a cutting-edge Android application, focusing on performance, scalability, and usability. As part of a global team, you will play a key role in shaping the app's future while mentoring fellow engineers. With the flexibility of a fully remote role, you can work from anywhere in the United States or Canada, contributing to a platform that connects sports fans with their favorite teams and athletes through immersive storytelling and premium content. If you are passionate about technology and sports, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in Android development with a focus on performance and usability.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor team members.

Responsibilities

• Develop and architect the Android application for optimal performance.
• Lead and mentor team members while collaborating with the product team.

Skills

Android Development

Performance Optimization

Scalability

Usability

Technical Leadership

Job description

About Us

The Athletic is a digital sports media company that brings true sports fans closer to the athletes, teams and leagues that captivate their attention. We serve a multi-faceted audience that craves a richer connection and understanding with immersive storytelling and a like-minded community of fans. Founded in 2016 and with major operational hubs in San Francisco, Los Angeles, London and Melbourne, we empower a truly global team of more than 600 creators and cover more than 250 professional sports and collegiate teams across the United States, Canada and the UK. Our newsroom has produced thousands of in-depth reports along with more than 120 podcasts and other forms of premium content. Put simply, The Athletic is at the center of a sports fan’s universe.

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced Android Engineer and technical leader to play a pivotal role in our Android development team. Successful candidates will be heavily involved in developing and architecting our Android application, ensuring performance, scalability, and usability. This is a senior-level position that offers opportunities to lead and mentor other team members while partnering with our product team to grow an exciting app!

Role can be based in a 100% remote capacity within the United States or Canada.