Software Engineer 5 - Android

Ladders
RemoteFull-time$388,000–$558,000Posted Sep 21, 2026

About the role

For our client, we are seeking a Software Engineer 5 - Android to join the team of a leader in the Hospitality & Recreation space.

This role will focus on building and evolving the company’s Android application experience, with an emphasis on scalable client architecture and high-quality user experiences. You will help define engineering standards that promote consistency, reliability, and long-term maintainability across the mobile codebase. Working closely with cross-functional partners, you will influence technical direction and support the delivery of modern mobile capabilities that strengthen the overall platform.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $388,000 – $558,000 annually

Responsibilities

Architect and develop scalable Android client code for the company's applications

Define best practices to maintain consistency and reliability in code

Utilize modern technologies to enhance the SDUI architecture

Write automated tests to ensure code quality and performance

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape architecture vision

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in Android development with a strong grasp of UI architecture and frameworks

Proficient in Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, and GraphQL

Experience in building maintainable and testable codebases

Strong problem-solving skills, with a practical approach to technology solutions

Ability to mentor junior engineers and lead technical projects

Benefits

Comprehensive health plans including mental health support

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Stock option program and disability coverage

Paid time off with flexible vacation policies

Family-forming benefits and paid leave programs

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

  • Architect and develop scalable Android client code for the company's applications
  • Define best practices to maintain consistency and reliability in code
  • Utilize modern technologies to enhance the SDUI architecture
  • Write automated tests to ensure code quality and performance
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape architecture vision

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in Android development with a strong grasp of UI architecture and frameworks
  • Proficient in Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, and GraphQL
  • Experience in building maintainable and testable codebases
  • Strong problem-solving skills, with a practical approach to technology solutions
  • Ability to mentor junior engineers and lead technical projects

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health plans including mental health support
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
  • Stock option program and disability coverage
  • Paid time off with flexible vacation policies
  • Family-forming benefits and paid leave programs

Skills mentioned

Android DevelopmentMobile DevelopmentAndroid SDKKotlinJetpack ComposeGraphQLSystem DesignSoftware TestingUnit TestingPerformance Testing

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.

Technology51-200 employeesNew York

H-1B sponsorship history

Historical employer filing data was found for Ladders. The employer record includes 8 historical certified applications. This is employer-level history, not a guarantee that this role currently offers sponsorship.