T-Mobile

Software Engineer- Android

T-Mobile$92K — $166K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-4+ years of professional Android development experience
  • Bachelor's Degree plus 3 years of relevant experience or advanced degree with 1 year of experience
  • Proficiency in Kotlin and modern Android frameworks
  • Strong understanding of Android app lifecycle and performance optimization
  • Experience integrating RESTful APIs and using Git-based workflows

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain Android app features with Kotlin and Jetpack Compose
  • Design AI-powered integrations using RESTful APIs
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver mobile solutions
  • Write maintainable, scalable code and participate in code reviews
  • Create documentation for code, designs, and business requirements
  • Support CI/CD processes with tools like Git and Gradle
  • Monitor app performance to ensure optimal user experience

Benefits

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • 401(k) and stock option programs
  • Paid time off and up to 12 paid holidays
  • Tuition assistance and college coaching
  • Mobile service and internet discounts
  • Comprehensive family support and childcare subsidy
Full Job Description
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. 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 • 2-4+ years of professional Android development experience. (Required) • 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) • Experience contributing to a consumer-facing Android application available in the Google Play Store. 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). • Communication (Required) • Customer Service (Required) • Analytics (Required) • Technical Writing (Required) 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 DOT Regulated: DOT Regulated Position (Yes/No): No Safety Sensitive Position (Yes/No): No Base Pay Range: $92,500 - $166,800 Corporate Bonus Target: 15% The pay range above is the general base pay range for a successful candidate in the role. The successful 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. At T-Mobile, employees in regular, non-temporary roles are eligible for an annual bonus or periodic sales incentive or bonus, based on their role. Most Corporate employees are eligible for a year-end bonus based on company and/or individual performance and which is set at a percentage of the employee's eligible earnings in the prior year. Certain positions in Customer Care are eligible for monthly bonuses based on individual and/or team performance. To find the pay range for this role based on hiring location, https://paylookup.t-mobile.com/paylookup?reqID=REQ358766¶dox=1 At T-Mobile, our benefits exemplify the spirit of One Team, Together! A big part of how we care for one another is working to ensure our benefits evolve to meet the needs of our team members. Full and part-time employees have access to the same benefits when eligible. We cover all of the bases, offering 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, and voluntary long-term care insurance. We don't stop there - eligible employees can also receive mobile service & home internet discounts, pet insurance, and access to commuter and transit programs! To learn about T-Mobile's amazing benefits, check out www.t-mobilebenefits.com. 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!

About T-Mobile

T-Mobile US, Inc. is a wireless company. As of December 31, 2016, the Company provided wireless communications services, including voice, messaging and data, to over 71 million customers in the postpaid, prepaid and wholesale markets. It provides services, devices and accessories across its brands, T-Mobile and MetroPCS. It provides wireless communication services through a range of service plan options. The Company offers a device trade-in program, Just Upgrade My Phone (JUMP!), which provides customers a specified-price trade-in credit and upgrade eligibility after approximately six months of service; Equipment Installment Plan (EIP), which is designed to provide financing to customers for the purchase of devices, and installment agreements for accessories; T-Mobile Tuesdays, which offers customers free stuff and access to various offers from brands; and T-Mobile ONE and Simple Choice plans.
Learn more about T-Mobile
Size
75,000 employees
Market Cap
$174.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3 billion
Founded
2002
5 Year Trend
+16.4%
Revenue
$68.3 billion
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