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Bumble Inc.

Lead Android Engineer

Austin, TX · Hybrid

$225K - $260K/yr

Lead architecture discussions and propose technical solutions that support long-term scalability ... Guide the development of engineering standards and best practices to maintain a high-quality ...

Bumble Inc.

Lead Android Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$225K - $260K/yr

Lead architecture discussions and propose technical solutions that support long-term scalability ... Guide the development of engineering standards and best practices to maintain a high-quality ...

Bumble Inc.

Lead Android Engineer

New York, NY · Hybrid

$225K - $260K/yr

Lead architecture discussions and propose technical solutions that support long-term scalability ... Guide the development of engineering standards and best practices to maintain a high-quality ...

UnifyID

Lead Android Engineer

Redwood City, CA · On-site

They are seeking a seasoned software engineer with deep experience on Android to join their technical team in designing and building innovative mobile solutions. Responsibilities : • Be an early ...

Jobsbridge

Lead Android Engineer

Los Angeles, CA

... the engineering team, be proud of your work - what you deliver has direct impact on customer's experience with our product. You have: At least 5 Years industry experience using Java on Android ...

NAVA Software Solutions

Android Developer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$66.50 - $87.25/hr

Android Developer (Android, Kotlin, GraphQL) Location: Sunnyvale CA - Hybrid Duration: 6-12 months ... Technical lead for team * Played Extremely Significant Role / Lead in delivery of complex projects

PSRTEK LLC

Android Lead/ Developer

Irving, TX

$90K - $100K/yr

Android Lead/ Developer Location: Irving, TX Job Type: Permanent (FTE) Salary: $90K to $100K/Annum + Benefits Android developer Get involved and take responsibility in requirement gathering ...

PSRTEK LLC

Android Lead/ Developer

Irving, TX · On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

Android Lead/ Developer Location: Irving, TX Job Type: Permanent (FTE) Salary: $90K to $100K/Annum + Benefits Android developer • Get involved and take responsibility in requirement gathering ...

Agelix Consulting

Android Lead Developer

Bellevue, WA · On-site

Lead Developer Location: Bellevue, WA Skills: Android, Kotlin • Kotlin, Model -- View -- View Model (MVVM), Android Basics and Dependency Injection framework. • Strong in Kotlin • Should have ...

NAVA Software Solutions

Android Developer

Merrifield, VA · On-site

$55.50 - $73/hr

Android Developer Location: Merrifield VA - Hybrid Duration: 12 Months Contract Note: Candidate ... Demonstrates ability to coach, lead, guide, and provide technical direction to professional staff ...

Cohere Technology Group LLC

Android Developer

Dulles, VA · On-site

$56.25 - $74/hr

Android Developer We are in need of an Android Developer to join our team to solve real-time cyber ... and lead junior-level developers to accomplish mission objectives; and solve real-time cyber ...

Damcosoft Inc.

Android Developer - Lead

Mooresville, NC · On-site

... Lead Developer/ Liaison for offshore team • Strong Android 7 or later, Java (3-5 years) • Kotlin - atleast 1 year • Experience with UX, coding standards etc • Experience with UX on Zebra TC51 ...

Cohere Technology Group LLC

Android Developer

Sterling, VA · On-site

$56.25 - $74/hr

Android Developer We are in need of an Android Developer to join our team to solve real-time cyber ... and lead junior-level developers to accomplish mission objectives; and solve real-time cyber ...

Navtech, Inc.

Android Developer

Blue Ash, OH · On-site

$53.50 - $70.25/hr

Android Developer Location: Blue Ash, OH Duration: 12+ Months Contract One of the biggest drivers ... Lead Technical Recruiter NAVTECH INC PH : 224-296-3545 | kevin@navtechusa.com

VIS IT Solutions Inc

Android developer

Dulles, VA · Remote

$57 - $75/hr

Android Developer Location: Remote - Prior experience working on small to medium sized projects of ... coach, lead, guide, and provide technical direction to professional staff members. - Ability to ...

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As of Jul 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for lead android developer in the United States is $57.73, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48.32 and $76.68 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Lead Android Developer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Lead Android Developer, you need deep expertise in Java/Kotlin, Android SDK, design patterns, and a degree in computer science or related field. Familiarity with tools like Android Studio, Git, CI/CD systems, and experience with automated testing frameworks is essential. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills set top performers apart, enabling effective team guidance and project delivery. These competencies ensure the creation of high-quality apps, efficient team collaboration, and successful project outcomes.

What are some common challenges Lead Android Developers face when coordinating large mobile development teams?

Lead Android Developers often encounter challenges related to aligning team members around coding standards, ensuring consistent implementation of architecture patterns, and managing dependencies across multiple features. They must balance hands-on coding with mentoring junior developers and facilitating effective communication between product managers, designers, and QA engineers. Successfully navigating these challenges is crucial for delivering high-quality apps on schedule while fostering a collaborative and productive team environment.

What does a Lead Android Developer do?

A Lead Android Developer oversees the design, development, and maintenance of Android applications. They guide a team of developers, set technical standards, review code, and ensure that apps are efficient, reliable, and meet user needs. Their responsibilities also include collaborating with other departments, mentoring junior developers, and staying updated with the latest Android trends and technologies. Ultimately, they play a key role in delivering high-quality mobile products and driving the technical direction of Android projects.

What is the difference between Lead Android Developer vs Android Developer?

AspectLead Android DeveloperAndroid Developer
Required SkillsAdvanced Java/Kotlin, architecture design, team leadershipJava/Kotlin, app development, debugging
Experience5+ years, leadership experience1-3 years, development focus
Work EnvironmentProject leadership, mentoring, architecture planningHands-on coding, feature implementation
CertificationsAndroid Developer Certification, leadership coursesAndroid Developer Certification

The main difference between a Lead Android Developer and an Android Developer lies in experience, responsibilities, and leadership. The Lead Android Developer oversees project architecture, mentors team members, and manages technical decisions, while the Android Developer focuses on coding and implementing features. Both roles require strong Java/Kotlin skills and Android certifications, but the Lead role demands more experience and leadership capabilities.

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Lead Android Engineer

Lead Android Engineer

Bumble Inc.

Austin, TX • Hybrid

$225K - $260K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

What You'll Do
  • Design, implement, and maintain Bumble application features that are scalable, secure, and reliable, using GCP services.
  • Drive technically complex individual product features from inception to delivery, owning the full software development lifecycle.
  • Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, and other Engineers to ship new features and improvements.
  • Evaluate and apply AI-based development tools and workflows to enhance productivity and code quality.
  • Lead architecture discussions and propose technical solutions that support long-term scalability.
  • Support junior engineers through pairing, mentoring, and code reviews.
  • Guide the development of engineering standards and best practices to maintain a high-quality codebase.
About You
  • 7+ years of professional experience building and shipping production Android applications
  • Strong proficiency in Kotlin and experience with modern Android development practices
  • Experience building UIs using Jetpack Compose and/or XML-based views, with an understanding of their tradeoffs
  • Proven experience designing and maintaining Android application architectures (e.g. MVVM, MVI, Clean Architecture) in medium-to-large codebases
  • Solid understanding of Android platform fundamentals, including activity/fragment lifecycle, threading, performance, and memory management
  • Experience integrating and consuming networked APIs from Android clients, including error handling and offline considerations
  • Experience owning Android features end-to-end, from technical design and implementation through testing and release
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, inclusive mindset
Why join us?
  • Own meaningful projects that directly impact millions of Bumble users.
  • Learn and grow in a high-performing engineering team committed to mentorship and learning.
  • Be part of a culture that values respect, excellence, curiosity, courage and joy.
  • Enjoy competitive compensation, equity, and world-class benefits.
 
Location
  • This role is based in Austin, and we ask that you're within a commutable distance to this office, so that you're able to come onsite regularly to collaborate across engineering teams.
  • We have a hybrid environment that requires you to be in the office Monday - Wednesday.
  • Please note: We are unable to offer Visa sponsorship at this time
$225,000 - $260,000 a year
About Us
Bumble Inc. is the parent company of Bumble Date, BFF, and Badoo. The Bumble platform enables people to build healthy and equitable relationships, through Kind Connections. Founded by Whitney Wolfe Herd in 2014, Bumble was one of the first dating apps built with women at the center and connects people across dating (Bumble Date) and friendship (BFF). BFF is a friendship app where people in all stages of life can meet people nearby and create meaningful platonic connections and community based on shared interests. Badoo, which was founded in 2006, is one of the pioneers of web and mobile dating products. 
 
AI Fluency
AI is important to us. We're excited by people who are curious and experimental, and who think thoughtfully about how AI can amplify their impact and outcomes.
We encourage you to use AI responsibly as you prepare your application. Please don't use it to fabricate experiences or answer questions live in interviews. We care deeply about authenticity and want to understand your real skills, judgment and voice, because building a meaningful, genuine connection with you matters to us.
 
Final Compensation
Will be determined based on factors such as the selected candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, skill set, and other job-related considerations.
 
Benefits & Perks
Insurance: Medical/dental/vision, 30-day eligibility. Bumble has multiple competitive offerings that will be available to you on the first of the month following date of hire.
Unlimited PTO + 1 company-wide week off + Focus Fridays every week
Fully paid life and long-term disability insurance
401k with 4% company match if you contribute 6%, 90-day eligibility
Monthly wellness benefit and access to Noom, Unmind, and Your Money Line
Maternity and Fertility benefit + 26 week paid parental leave
Premium App Access
 
Inclusion at Bumble Inc. 
Bumble Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and we strongly encourage people of all ages, colour, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non-binary people, veterans, parents, people with disabilities, and neurodivergent people to apply. We're happy to make any reasonable adjustments that will help you feel more confident throughout the process, please don't hesitate to let us know how we can help.
In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use (For example: she/her, he/him, they/them, etc).
 
AI in Bumble Inc. Hiring 
At Bumble, we may use AI tools to support parts of our recruitment process - such as helping us record, transcribe, and summarize conversations, and supporting job alignment by comparing resumes and job descriptions to highlight skills and potential roles that may be a good match. These tools help us work more efficiently and stay focused on you during our conversations. Importantly, all hiring decisions are made by people. AI is used only to support our team's efficiency and improve the candidate experience - not to evaluate or decide on your candidacy. Participation in AI-supported interviews and conversations is completely voluntary and will not impact your candidacy. If you'd prefer to opt out, simply let your recruiter or interviewer know at the start of a call, or anytime during the interview or conversation. Summaries and related data are retained only as long as needed in line with our internal data retention policies. If at any point you'd like a transcription or summary deleted, please contact your recruiter directly.
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