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Goods & Services

Lead Android Engineer

About the job Goods & Services is looking for a Lead Android Engineer to lead the development of our medical-grade Android mobile applications and SDKs. This role is responsible for providing ...

T Rowe Price

Lead Android Engineer

Owings Mills, MD · Remote

Rowe Price is seeking a Lead Android Engineer to join our integrated Application Development team. In this role, you will partner withdistributedinternal teams, both onshore and nearshore,to design ...

Polymarket

Lead Android Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

About the Role Polymarket is looking for a Lead Android Engineer to own our Android product as we invest seriously in mobile. We're not looking for another individual contributor: we need someone who ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Photon

Lead Android Developer

Rocklin, CA · On-site

We are hiring Lead Android Developer to join our Digital Engineering team. Who are we? For the past 20 years, we have powered many Digital Experiences for the Fortune 500. Since 1999, we have grown ...

MM International

Lead Android Developer

Rocklin, CA · On-site

Lead Android Developer Rocklin, CA Technical Expertise 12+ years of total experience in mobile app development with at least 8+ years in Android (Kotlin/Java). Proven experience leading Android teams ...

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CoStar

Matterport - Lead Android Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$175K - $230K/yr

Matterport - Lead Android Engineer CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Included in the ...

TecTammina

Lead Android Developer

Jersey City, NJ

... for Android development super stars who have a good history of building solid customer facing apps in the play store." Lead Mobile Developers at Financial Services client; Expected to work ...

Reveille Technologies

Lead Android developer

Dallas, TX · On-site

... developer tools such as Android Studio, gradle, maven, and Jenkins • Experience with unit testing frameworks such as Mockito, Espresso, Roboelectric or Android TDD tools • Experience with git ...

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As of Jul 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for lead android engineer 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 Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Lead Android Engineer, you need deep expertise in Android SDK, Java/Kotlin, mobile UI/UX design, and a strong background in computer science or related fields. Familiarity with Android Studio, RESTful APIs, version control systems like Git, and continuous integration tools is typically required, along with relevant certifications such as Google’s Associate Android Developer. Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills help you guide teams and collaborate across functions. These skills and qualities are crucial for delivering robust, user-friendly Android apps and effectively leading development teams in a fast-evolving mobile landscape.

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

AspectLead Android EngineerAndroid Developer
ResponsibilitiesOversees app development, leads teams, designs architectureDevelops and maintains Android apps, implements features
Required SkillsAdvanced Java/Kotlin, architecture design, team leadershipJava/Kotlin, UI/UX, debugging
Work EnvironmentCollaborates with cross-functional teams, project managementFocuses on coding, testing, and implementation

The Lead Android Engineer typically has more responsibilities in project leadership, architecture, and team management, while the Android Developer focuses on coding and feature development. Both roles require strong Java/Kotlin skills and Android platform knowledge, but the Lead role involves strategic planning and oversight.

How does a Lead Android Engineer typically collaborate with product managers and designers during the app development process?

A Lead Android Engineer regularly works alongside product managers and designers to ensure the app’s vision is translated into a high-quality user experience. This collaboration often involves participating in feature planning meetings, providing technical input on feasibility, and suggesting improvements based on Android platform capabilities. The lead engineer also reviews UI/UX prototypes, offers feedback for optimizing performance, and ensures design consistency throughout the development lifecycle. Effective communication and balancing technical constraints with user needs are key aspects of this role.

What does a Lead Android Engineer do?

A Lead Android Engineer is responsible for overseeing the design, development, and maintenance of Android applications within a team. They guide other engineers, set technical direction, and ensure best practices are followed in coding and architecture. Additionally, they collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as designers and product managers, to deliver high-quality mobile products. The role also involves mentoring junior developers and keeping up-to-date with the latest Android technologies.
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Lead Android Engineer

Lead Android Engineer

Goods & Services

Remote

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

About Goods & Services
Goods & Services is a product design and engineering company.
We solve mission-critical challenges for some of the world's largest enterprises, with deep expertise in highly regulated industries-including life sciences and financial services. Our design-led approach allows us to apply cutting-edge capabilities in AI, Data and Hardware Engineering to companies of any size.
Headquartered in the United States, we operate regional development centers in Mexico and the United Kingdom. This global footprint-anchored by our nearshore model-enables us to deliver at scale with the speed, efficiency, and cultural alignment our clients expect.
About the job
Goods & Services is looking for a Lead Android Engineer to lead the development of our medical-grade Android mobile applications and SDKs. This role is responsible for providing technical leadership, driving architectural decisions, mentoring engineers, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality mobile solutions. The ideal candidate combines deep Android expertise with strong leadership skills and a proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Core Function:
  • Lead the design, architecture, development, and delivery of medical-grade mobile applications and SDKs using Java, Kotlin, and Kotlin

What you'll do:
  • Lead the design, development, and maintenance of high-quality Android applications and SDKs using Java, Kotlin, and KMM.
  • Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance to Android engineering teams.
  • Collaborate with product management, cloud engineering, UX, QA, and other cross-functional teams to define technical solutions and product roadmaps.
  • Drive technical design discussions, establish engineering standards, and promote best practices across the team.
  • Translate customer, business, and market requirements into scalable, secure, and maintainable mobile solutions.
  • Lead the integration of mobile applications with cloud-based platforms, APIs, and backend services.
  • Scope projects, decompose work into deliverable modules, estimate effort, and support program planning activities.
  • Mentor, coach, and support engineers through code reviews, technical guidance, and knowledge sharing.
  • Own application quality, performance, scalability, and maintainability.
  • Drive troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of complex technical issues.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies, develop proofs of concept, and recommend solution alternatives.
  • Present technical concepts, architectures, and solutions to customers, partners, leadership, and stakeholders.
  • Ensure adherence to Agile development practices and contribute to continuous process improvement.
  • Perform other duties as required.

What you'll need:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent education plus experience.
  • 4+ years Native Android development; Proven experience in Android development using Java and/or Kotlin.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in developing solutions and platforms that leverage wireless communications and Mobile Application technologies.
  • Strong understanding of Android UI design principles, patterns, and best practices.
  • Demonstrated work experience with Web services, Cloud and API technologies.
  • Ability to quickly grasp & learn new technologies and develop POC/prototypes.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail; drive and own technical design and development of cross-functional, multi-platform applications.
  • Knowledge of the open-source Android ecosystem and the libraries available for common tasks.
  • Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements.
  • Excellent communications skills and extensive experience working with technical teams and management.
  • Mobile apps or Cloud apps software development tools.
  • Experience with Agile software development.

Nice to have:
  • Demonstrated experience in successfully launching products in FCC & FDA regulated industries.

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