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Senior Android Engineer - Mobile Platform & Systems

Verkada
Location
San Mateo, CA United States
Posted
12 days ago
Department
Mobile
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 6+ years of professional Android development experience
  • Deep mastery of Kotlin and the Android SDK
  • Strong experience with mobile CI/CD (e.g., GitHub Actions, Bitrise)
  • Deep understanding of the networking stack (OkHttp, Retrofit, Protobuf)
  • Hands-on experience with Bluetooth (BLE), NFC, and Android background execution limits
  • Expert proficiency in Jetpack Compose
What the job really is

As a Senior Android Engineer at Verkada, you will be a key contributor to the Mobile Core team, focusing on enhancing the Native Systems Layer for mobile applications. Your responsibilities will include maintaining the Native Component Library, optimizing CI/CD pipelines, managing a high-performance networking stack, and integrating hardware protocols. You will also act as a technical consultant for other teams, ensuring the mobile platform is reliable and scalable while addressing complex challenges unique to mobile technology.

Benefits
  • Healthcare programs with 100% coverage for employee premiums and 80% for family premiums
  • Nationwide medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • Health Saving Account (HSA) with employer contributions
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Expanded mental health support
  • Paid parental leave and fertility benefits
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • The role involves complex technical challenges that may require deep expertise
  • The pay range is broad, indicating variability based on experience and skills
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