Staff Software Engineer, Android Ecosystem
LaddersAbout the role
For our client, we are seeking a Staff Software Engineer, Android Ecosystem to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space.
This role will help shape the technical direction of Android platform initiatives, with a strong focus on systems-level software, performance, and scalability.
You will collaborate across engineering teams to drive architectural alignment, resolve complex technical issues, and influence best practices across the organization.
The position also includes mentoring engineers, contributing to roadmap planning, and ensuring high-quality design and documentation for large-scale platform work.
Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available
Compensation: $157,800 – $236,800 annually
Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate technical initiatives across teams to achieve architectural consensus
Profile and analyze optimization opportunities across the technology stack
Mentor and provide technical support to engineers throughout the organization
Contribute to the strategic roadmap of platform engineering initiatives
Produce comprehensive technical documentation and engage in design reviews
Investigate and resolve complex system-level issues across software subsystems
Qualifications
5-7 years of experience in software development, especially with Android systems programming
Advanced proficiency in C++, C#, and Java or Kotlin
Demonstrated capability in technical leadership and mentorship
Proven experience in architecting and deploying large-scale systems
Deep understanding of computer architecture and CPU/GPU interactions
Track record of leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing engineering practices
Advanced skills in performance diagnostics and debugging
Benefits
Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance
Travel subsidy support
Employee stock ownership plan
Competitive retirement/pension plans
Generous vacation and personal leave policies
Parental leave support and family assistance programs
Complimentary office snacks and well-being programs
Mental health and wellness resources
Employee resource groups and global employee assistance program
Training and development opportunities
Volunteer programs and matching gift initiatives
Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate technical initiatives across teams to achieve architectural consensus
- Profile and analyze optimization opportunities across the technology stack
- Mentor and provide technical support to engineers throughout the organization
- Contribute to the strategic roadmap of platform engineering initiatives
- Produce comprehensive technical documentation and engage in design reviews
- Investigate and resolve complex system-level issues across software subsystems
Qualifications
- 5-7 years of experience in software development, especially with Android systems programming
- Advanced proficiency in C++, C#, and Java or Kotlin
- Demonstrated capability in technical leadership and mentorship
- Proven experience in architecting and deploying large-scale systems
- Deep understanding of computer architecture and CPU/GPU interactions
- Track record of leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing engineering practices
- Advanced skills in performance diagnostics and debugging
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance
- Travel subsidy support
- Employee stock ownership plan
- Competitive retirement/pension plans
- Generous vacation and personal leave policies
- Parental leave support and family assistance programs
- Complimentary office snacks and well-being programs
- Mental health and wellness resources
- Employee resource groups and global employee assistance program
- Training and development opportunities
- Volunteer programs and matching gift initiatives
Skills mentioned
About Ladders
We lead the leaders. Ladder’s community of 10 mm leading professionals come to us to be inspired, grow in their careers, and get ahead in their professional lives. We focus on the $100K+ job market, representing 25% of all jobs and about 50% of income in the US & Canada. We build data-driven tools, marketplaces, news and entertainment products for our growing audience, and the companies, recruiters, and advertisers that want to reach them. We work best with people who enjoy using their talents, commitment and hard work to achieve great successes for millions of real life users through products that impact their careers. We are deeply technology-driven -- about half the company are engineers, technical product people or product designers -- but we never build technology for technology’s sake. We’re always trying to connect our efforts to the good it can do in people’s lives.
H-1B sponsorship history
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