A Society US - Android Engineer, Vehicle UI Applications

App Developer is needed in San Francisco, United States.

Client: A Society US

Location: San Francisco, CA

Contract: Contractor

Job Description

Our client is looking for an experienced Android specialist to lead the production and rollout of a custom application on a custom Android AOSP device. This role has a number of responsibilities and atypical development and production needs making it a unique and fun opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Manage and own the design and implementation of user-facing applications on embedded Android consoles running on a customized version of AOSP
• Set and implement current best practices in mobile development
• Collaborate with design, product, and engineering teams to solve user access and usability challenges

Requirements

• BS/MS in Computer Science or similar degree with 8+ years of relevant experience
• Strong background in mobile development on Android
• Deep understanding of Android UI and backend mobile development
• Demonstrated experience building high-quality mobile apps from scratch to production and ongoing maintenance
• Proven intuition about usability and experience gathering/using data for implementation decisions
• Dynamic, driven, and hands-on developer with multitasking capabilities

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience creating UI tests run via device-testing services
• Experience with custom/specialized Android devices, AOSP, or other embedded Linux
• Android UI/animation optimization, especially in 2D
• Proven team leadership in mobile development
• High significance contribution to a popular, heavily downloaded app
• iOS development experience a plus, possible room to grow into a Mobile Development managerial role
• Strong background as a CS generalist
• Experience interfacing with external components defined and maintained by other entities
• Demonstrable experience with mobile testing frameworks

Benefits

• Daily free breakfasts and lunches
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Training & Development
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)