Software Engineer, Android

Job Overview Are you ready to join the Un-carrier movement? We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Android Software Engineer to join the team powering the T-Life app - T-Mobile's flagship mobile experience. In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, and delivery of high-quality, performant, and AI-enabled Android features that reach millions of users. The Software Engineer is essential for designing, implementing, and deploying scalable mobile software solutions that meet customer requirements and support high availability environments. This role focuses on Android application development within established architecture, collaborating with engineering teams to build modern, reliable features and integrate backend services, including AI-powered capabilities. Success is measured by the ability to deliver dependable technical solutions, produce clear documentation, and contribute to continuous improvement and innovation that enhances customer experience and supports business goals. We pride ourselves on encouraging a culture of innovation, advocating for agile methodologies, and promoting transparency in all that we do. Join us in embodying the spirit of the "Un-carrier" and make a tangible impact! Job Responsibilities Develop and maintain Android application features using Kotlin and modern Android frameworks (e.g., Jetpack Compose) within established architectural patterns (e.g., MVVM, Clean Architecture). Design and implement solutions that integrate RESTful APIs and backend services, including AI-powered endpoints supporting personalization and intelligent user workflows. Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, QA, Backend, and AI teams to deliver high-quality mobile solutions. Write maintainable, testable, and scalable code; participate in code reviews and contribute to unit and UI testing. Create clear documentation for software code, system designs, and business requirements. Support CI/CD and release processes using tools such as Git, Gradle, and Fastlane. Monitor application performance and reliability to ensure secure, responsive user experiences across Android devices and OS versions. Present ideas to improve systems, processes, or services based on technical research and platform best practices. Also responsible for other duties/projects as assigned by business management as needed. Education and Work Experience Bachelor's Degree plus 3 years of related work experience OR advanced degree with 1 year of related work experience OR combination of education and experience deemed equivalent (Required) Acceptable areas of study include Computer Science or Engineering (Required) 2-4 years Technical engineering experience. (Required) 2-4+ years of professional Android development experience. (Preferred) Experience contributing to a consumer-facing Android application available in the Google Play Store. (Preferred) Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Proficiency in Kotlin and Android development frameworks. Strong understanding of Android app lifecycle, navigation, permissions, and performance optimization. Experience integrating RESTful APIs and handling asynchronous workflows. Familiarity with dependency injection (e.g., Dagger/Hilt) and modern build tools (Gradle). Experience working with Git-based workflows and collaborative code review processes. Foundational exposure to AI-enabled backend services (e.g., LLM-backed APIs, recommendation systems). Analytical Thinking Collaboration Continuous Development DevOps Emerging Technologies Programming Languages Software Design Software Development Technology Development Test Evaluation Preferred Qualifications Exposure to AI-powered mobile features such as conversational interfaces or recommendation experiences. Experience with CI/CD environments and mobile release management Familiarity with analytics and performance monitoring tools (e.g., Firebase, instabug). Experience working in Agile development environments. At least 18 years of age Legally authorized to work in the United States Travel Travel Required (Yes/No): Yes, may require up to 10% travel based on business needs. DOT Regulated DOT Regulated Position (Yes/No): No Safety Sensitive Position (Yes/No): No Total Target Cash Earnings Opportunity: $106,375 - $191,820National Base Pay Range: $92,500 - $166,800 The Total Target Cash Earnings Opportunity represents the expected total cash compensation for this role at target performance, combining base salary and annual incentive opportunity. Actual earnings may be higher or lower depending on individual performance and overall company results. The base pay range reflects the compensation component of this opportunity. The candidate's actual pay will be based on various factors, such as work location, qualifications, and experience, so the actual starting pay will vary within this range. To find the pay range for this role based on hiring location. medical, dental and vision insurance a flexible spending account 401(k) employee stock grants employee stock purchase plan paid time off and up to 12 paid holidays - which total about 4 weeks for new full-time employees and about 2.5 weeks for new part-time employees annually paid parental and family leave family building benefits back-up care enhanced family support childcare subsidy tuition assistance college coaching short- and long-term disability voluntary AD&D coverage voluntary accident coverage voluntary life insurance voluntary disability insurance voluntary long-term care insurance mobile service & home internet discounts pet insurance access to commuter and transit programs We don't stop there - eligible employees can also receive mobile service & home internet discounts, pet insurance, and access to commuter and transit programs! Never stop growing! As part of the T-Mobile team, you know the Un-carrier doesn't have a corporate ladder-it's more like a jungle gym of possibilities! We love helping our employees grow in their careers, because it's that shared drive to aim high that drives our business and our culture forward. By applying for this career opportunity, you're living our values while investing in your career growth-and we applaud it. You're unstoppable! T-Mobile USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All decisions concerning the employment relationship will be made without regard to age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, religious affiliation, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, the presence of any physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination, retaliation or harassment based upon any of these factors is wholly inconsistent with how we do business and will not be tolerated. Talent comes in all forms at the Un-carrier. If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io or calling View phone number on click.appcast.io. Please note, this contact channel is not a means to apply for or inquire about a position and we are unable to respond to non-accommodation related requests. #J-18808-Ljbffr T-MOBILE USA, Inc.