Staff Android Engineer
Location
United States
Posted
112 days ago
Salary
$185K - $225K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Staff Android Engineer
WeightWatchers
• Build and evolve key native features of the WeightWatchers Android app that support members in their health journeys • Deliver seamless and intuitive experiences using modern Android development practices and the latest UI frameworks • Collaborate closely with Product, Design, Data, and Behavioral Science teams to deliver features that support daily habit formation, long-term motivation, and improved health outcomes • Own the implementation of upcoming flagship initiatives, ensuring high performance and a premium "look and feel" • Shape the architectural decisions and technical standards for our Android application, promoting scalability and maintainability • Operate with high autonomy and influence: proactively question assumptions, bring new ideas, and champion product quality, performance, and member-centric design
Job Requirements
- 12-15+ years of experience in professional Android app development
- Expertise in Kotlin and modern Android libraries (Coroutines, Flow, Dagger/Hilt, etc.)
- Deep knowledge of the mobile development lifecycle and architecture best practices
- Familiarity with native tooling, including product instrumentation, feature toggling, progressive rollout systems, expertise in unit & UI testing & CI/CD pipelines (Fastlane/GitHub Actions)
- Strong communication skills and the ability to mentor junior engineers while articulating technical decisions.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Annual bonus program
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