Remote Jetpack Jobs in Secaucus, NJ (NOW HIRING)

Android Engineer
Company Overview
Our Client is dedicated to creating a world of better problem solvers through interactive, adaptive, and enjoyable learning experiences. The company serves hundreds of thousands of paid subscribers and is profitable. Brilliant's culture is built on the following values:

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dventure: Embrace uncertainty with optimism.

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xcellence: Pride in craftsmanship.

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enerosity: Go the extra mile for others.

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andor: Transparent and direct communication.
Core working hours are 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM Pacific, supporting real-time collaboration across time zones. The team includes former founders and senior engineers from top tech companies.
Key Job Information

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ocation: New York City / San Francisco / Remote (US-based)

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ork Type: Remote

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mployment Type: Full-Time

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xperience Required: 5+ years

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alary Range: $180,000 - $240,000 per year

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isa Sponsorship: H-1B, O-1, OPT
Role Summary
As one of only two Android engineers at our client's company, you will have deep ownership of the Android product, impacting millions of learners worldwide. You'll work in a small, elite team alongside Product, Design, and Data, delivering delightful experiences using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose. You'll help shape the future of interactive education, building tools that bring complex topics to life.
Key Responsibilities

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uild and ship new Android features from concept to completion.

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ollaborate closely with Product, Design, and Data to maximize user impact.

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ontribute code across Android, iOS, and possibly web platforms.

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alance technical quality and business value-build the right thing and build it right.

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xercise high autonomy and technical authority in decision-making.

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dvocate for improvements in developer and learner experiences.

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aintain a culture of candor, excellence, and accountability.

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ontinuously consider the impact on learners.
Requirements
Must-Have:

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+ years professional software engineering experience.

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trong experience in Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.

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roven track record of shipping features end-to-end.

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trategic thinking across technical and business dimensions.

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trong collaboration skills; product-minded and user-focused.

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bility to write clear, maintainable code ("code for humans").

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uriosity about AI tools and productivity optimization.

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illingness to mentor and be mentored.
Preferred:

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xperience with interactive learning, consumer mobile products, or high-growth startups.
Engineering Culture

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lite, AI-enabled engineering team with former founders and early-stage leaders.

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ocus on speed, impact, and ownership.

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alues outcome over output-optimizes for user value, not ticket count.

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igh standards, trust, and mutual accountability.
Compensation & Benefits

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alary: $180K - $240K (base, depending on level)

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ystematic compensation framework: no negotiation; based on role & impact.

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op-notch healthcare: 100% employer-paid (medical, dental, vision).

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ependent healthcare coverage: $1,900/month.

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lexible PTO: approximately 6 weeks per year (including holidays).

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arental leave.

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ome-office equipment stipend.

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rofessional development stipend.

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ree food at SF & NYC offices.

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ocation-based salary adjustment (5-10% outside SF/NYC).
Interview Process
1. Recruiter Phone Screen
2. Hiring Manager Phone Screen
3. Screening Call
4. Challenge / Take-Home Test
5. Technical Interview
6. Hiring Manager Review
7. Functional Interview
8. Team Interview
9. Offer Stage
10. Background Check
Green Flags

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otivated by solving user problems

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njoys pair programming and collaboration

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xcited about interactive education

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inkers with AI tools to improve productivity

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roduct-minded, curious, passionate about learning
Red Flags

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refers overly complex or "clever" technical solutions

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esistant to collaboration or mentorship

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ot interested in learning new technologies