Software Engineer - Android

LinkedIn

$108K — $147K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent technical experience
  • 1+ years of industry experience
  • Preferred: 2+ years of relevant work experience
  • Preferred: MS or PhD in Computer Science or a related discipline
  • Strong understanding of data structures, OOP, and algorithms
  • Knowledge of mobile app design patterns (MVC, MVVM, MVP)
  • Familiarity with API design and client/server communication principles
  • Understanding of multithreading best practices and performance optimizations
  • Programming experience in Kotlin

Responsibilities

  • Design and execute user-facing features for the native LinkedIn Android app
  • Utilize cutting edge technologies and libraries from Google for app development
  • Build scalable native mobile applications using LinkedIn's internal libraries
  • Make architectural trade-offs and deliver high-quality code quickly
  • Produce and maintain high-quality, unit tested software
  • Lead and drive best engineering practices for large-scale programs
  • Identify and implement improvements to enhance engineering productivity

Benefits

  • Generous health and wellness programs
  • Time away for employees at all levels
  • Strong commitment to fair and equitable compensation practices
  • Potential for annual performance bonuses and stock options
  • Comprehensive benefits package available
Full Job Description
Job Description

At LinkedIn, our approach to flexible work is centered on trust and optimized for culture, connection, clarity, and the evolving needs of our business. The work location of this role is hybrid, meaning it will be performed both from home and from a LinkedIn office on select days, as determined by the business needs of the team.

Responsibilities:
  • You will design and execute user-facing features for the native LinkedIn app on Android devices by leveraging mobile operating system frameworks for multi-threading, persisting data, and managing user experience and graphics across multiple screen sizes.
  • You will use the latest cutting edge technologies and libraries suggested by Google for building responsive native apps for Android.
  • You will build scalable native mobile apps using LinkedIn's internal libraries.
  • You will make architectural trade-offs applying synchronous and asynchronous design patterns, write code, and deliver with speediness and quality.
  • You will produce high-quality software that is unit tested, code reviewed and checked in regularly for continuous integration.
  • You will provide technical leadership, driving and performing best engineering practices to initiate, plan, and execute large-scale, cross-functional, and company-wise critical programs.
  • You will identify, leverage, and successfully evangelize opportunities to improve engineering productivity.


Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:
  • BS in Computer Science or related technical field involving coding (e.g., physics or mathematics), or equivalent technical experience.
  • 1+ years of industry experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • 2+ years of relevant work experience.
  • MS or PhD in Computer Science or related technical discipline.
  • Foundation in computer science with a strong understanding of data structures, object-oriented programming, and algorithms.
  • Knowledge of common mobile application design patterns (MVC, MVVM, MVP, etc.)
  • Familiarity with API design and client/server communication principles.
  • Understanding of best practices for multithreading and performance optimizations.
  • Knowledge of Android debugging tools including profiling app performance.
  • Experience writing automated tests for Android apps.
  • Programming experience in Kotlin.

Suggested Skills
  • Android Development
  • Kotlin
  • Mobile Application Development
  • Android SDK
  • Software Architecture


Additional Information

You will Benefit from our Culture

We strongly believe in the well-being of our employees and their families. That is why we offer generous health and wellness programs and time away for employees of all levels. LinkedIn is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.

The pay range for this role is $108,900 - $147,400. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.

The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus, stock, benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans. For more information, visit https://careers.linkedin.com/benefits.

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