Sr. Android Engineer

TrueShort

$100K — $140K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Deep experience with Kotlin and/or React Native for Android app development
  • Strong architectural decision-making abilities
  • Flexible generalist with willingness to work on Next.js and TV platforms
  • Comfortable with media playback and streaming protocols
  • Familiarity with AWS backend services like AppSync and Lambda
  • Self-directed and adept in fast-paced startup environments
  • Passionate about AI, streaming, and user-focused development

Responsibilities

  • Build two production-ready Android apps from scratch
  • Own the entire Android user experience including video playback and subscriptions
  • Ship code rapidly to real users, iterating quickly based on feedback
  • Collaborate directly with product and content teams on development
  • Utilize AI tools to enhance app development workflow

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility, with a preference for US-based candidates
  • Opportunity to work in a small, agile 10-person team
  • Access to cutting-edge AI development tools
  • Equity opportunities as part of the compensation package
Full Job Description
What You'll Do
  • Build two Android apps from zero - architecture, UI, streaming infrastructure, the works
  • Own the Android experience end-to-end - from video playback and offline support to auth, subscriptions, and push notifications
  • Ship fast and iterate - we're a 10-person team moving at startup speed; you'll push code that reaches real users quickly
  • Work directly with product and content - you'll have a seat at the table shaping what we build and the content we create, not just how
  • Leverage AI in your workflow - we're serious about AI-augmented development and you'll have full access to every tool you need


What We're Looking For
  • Deep experience building production Android apps in Kotlin and/or React Native
  • Strong instincts for architecture - you'll be making decisions that stick
  • Generalist mindset - comfortable working beyond Android when needed, whether that's contributing to Next.js web surfaces or exploring TV platforms like Roku, Google TV, and Amazon Fire TV over time.
  • Comfort with media playback, streaming protocols, and video-centric UX
  • Experience with or enthusiasm for AWS backend services (AppSync, Lambda, DynamoDB) - you'll be close to the backend
  • Self-directed, fast-moving, and comfortable with ambiguity that comes from working in a startup environment
  • Genuinely excited about AI, streaming, and building something people actually use
  • We care about what you can build, not how many years are on your résumé.


The Stack

Android: Kotlin or React Native

Backend: AWS Amplify (Lambda, AppSync, DynamoDB, S3, SQS, CloudWatch)

Frontend (web): Next.js

AI tooling: Whatever works best for your workflow - Claude, Cursor, Codex, you name it

Details

Location: Remote (US-based, SF a plus)

Type: Full-Time

Salary: $100,000 - $140,000 + equity

To Apply

Send us:
  • Your résumé or LinkedIn
  • A link to an app you've built that you're proud of (Play Store link, GitHub, or a walkthrough)


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