Senior Software Engineer, Android [Remote]

Stride enables independent workers to reap the benefits of their independence. 

We simplify the challenges of being self-employed by helping workers handle the complexities of insurance, finances, and taxes — in one convenient platform. Since we were founded in 2014, we have helped over 3.7 million workers save an estimated $5.4 billion on their taxes and monthly health insurance premiums.

Stride partners with over 100 leading companies like Uber, Amazon, DoorDash, and Instacart to provide their independent workers with access to our benefits platform. The company is backed by $96 million in capital from Venrock, New Enterprise Associates, Fidelity’s F-Prime Capital Partners, Mastercard, Allstate and King River.

Cash compensation range: $171,000 - $192,000 USD annually + equity

We, at Stride, are seeking an exceptional Senior Android Developer to join our native app team. This role requires deep expertise in Android development across various domains, including but not limited to location-based services, real-time data processing, and efficient UI/UX implementation. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of building high-performance, scalable Android applications that deliver outstanding user experiences.

In this role, you'll be leading the architecture and implementation of our Android app, working on features ranging from core functionality to innovative new capabilities. Your expertise will be crucial in solving complex technical challenges, mentoring junior developers, and driving the evolution of our Android platform. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Architecting and independently deliver complex Android projects
• Leading design and implementation of medium to large-scale projects
• Breaking down technical designs into actionable Epics and work items
• Driving data-informed decisions through app instrumentation, analytics, and performance metrics to enhance user experience
• Collaborating with product and design teams and design to refine specifications and suggest improvements
• Providing thorough, timely code reviews of native engineers
• Mentoring and coaching best practices for developers
• Acting as a technical point of contact, working cross-functionally to solve problems
• Monitoring releases, identify errors, and suggest improvements using our observability stack
• Staying current with industry best practices and proposing enhancements to our existing technology
• Communicating complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Interpreting both business needs and technical constraints to craft optimal solutions, balancing short-term practicality with long-term strategic goals
• Effectively collaborating with Product teams and Senior Management to align development efforts with overall company objectives
• Optimizing app performance, memory usage, and battery efficiency across various Android devices and OS versions

Experience & Qualifications:

We recognize that underrepresented groups such as women and BIPOC individuals are historically less likely to apply to a role if they don’t meet 100% of the listed qualifications. We encourage you to apply if you meet a majority of the qualifications and this role is aligned with your career trajectory. 

When reviewing resumes we’ll be looking to see that you:

• Have senior-level experience (strong leadership, strategic thinking, expert problem-solving, effective communication, and the ability to mentor others while driving high-impact results and navigating complex challenges) Android development experience, typically 7+ years. 
• Are highly proficient in native app development in Kotlin and Java for Android
• Have advanced knowledge of the Android SDK, Jetpack libraries, and architectural best practices
• Are fluent in dependency injection frameworks (e.g., Dagger, Hilt, Koin)
• Have a deep understanding of Android architecture components (ViewModel, LiveData, Room, etc.)
• Bring extensive experience with Jetpack Compose and modern UI development
• Have experience working with RESTful APIs
• Can design and implement clean, modular architecture (e.g., MVVM, MVI)
• Are familiar with the Google Play Store submission process, app signing, and Play Console features
• Understand and can apply Android performance profiling tools and optimization techniques
• Have a proven track record of meeting deadlines and effectively communicating project status

If we have an opportunity to engage you in your interview process, we’ll look to assess how you:

• Apply design principles and guide architectural decisions
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both in writing and verbally
• Demonstrate proficiency in background and foreground processing, such as WorkManager, JobScheduler, and Services
• Approach troubleshooting of GPS development challenges, including signal interference, accuracy issues, battery drain, signal loss, security concerns, and data consumption
• Handle and manage waypoints in a variety of scenarios
• Leverage the Google Play Services Location API, particularly the Fused Location Provider, for efficient and accurate location retrieval

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_ Helpful Information: _

will help explain Stride’s Compensation Philosophy and compensation practices, and will answer some common questions you might have.

Stride’s Compensation Philosophy utilizes a National Payscale, which is designed to fairly and equitably pay employees based on their performance and impact regardless of geographic location. For employees in the United States, our National Payscale leverages San Francisco Bay Area market data to determine our compensation bands for cash, commissions, or bonus (if applicable) and equity.

Unless otherwise noted, the cash compensation above is the total salary and does not include a bonus.  In addition to cash compensation, all full-time Striders will be given stock options to participate in Stride’s equity incentive program.  We want all Striders to be an owner of the company, value that ownership, and be able to participate in any future positive outcomes for the company.

Individual compensation packages are based on a few different factors unique to each candidate, including their skills, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. Our compensation ranges are designed to be competitive, equitable, and growth-oriented.

We know that benefits are also an important piece of your total compensation package. To learn more about what’s included in total compensation, check out some of the to all US-based employees.

At Stride, we believe in compensating Striders in ways that are true to their value in the marketplace, that inspire and motivate the team to execute our vision, that shape behavior toward productively building and sustaining Stride's culture, and that support the risks and rewards of a fast-growing technology company. 

We know the confidence gap and are a real thing. This can get in the way of meeting incredible candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply — we’d love to hear from you!

_ Stride is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. _