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Senior Android Engineer

Englewood, CO · On-site

$96K - $137K/yr

The Senior Android Engineer builds scalable application components, optimizes media streaming, and implements telemetry across the full Android stack. This role executes complex technical initiatives ...

Android Developer

Alpharetta, GA · On-site

$70 - $80/hr

Senior Android Engineer Location: Alpharetta, GA 30005 Duration: 12+ Months We are seeking a Senior Android Engineer to help drive the development of our flagship Android applications. As a senior ...

Senior Android Engineer (Kotlin/Java) Location: Glendale, CA (Candidates must currently reside within the Greater Los Angeles area and be available to work onsite in Glendale 4 days per week.) Work ...

The Senior Android Engineer builds scalable application components, optimizes media streaming, and implements telemetry across the full Android stack. This role executes complex technical initiatives ...

Android Developer

Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site

$54.75 - $72/hr

Position Details Client: Insurance Job Title: Finacial Analyst Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Duration: 06 Months (Contract) Pay Range: 36 - 40/hr Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for ...

Miami Florida - Onsite Job Type: Full time /Direct Hire Our Client is looking for a Senior Android Engineer to join their growing engineering team, to rapidly create, iterate and launch high-quality ...

Senior Android Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$160K - $240K/yr

About the role We are looking for a Senior Android Engineer who is energized by performance challenges, deep debugging, and building software that must perform flawlessly in demanding real-world ...

Senior Android Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$190K - $215K/yr

We're looking for a Senior Android Software Engineer to help shape the Bumble Dating experience. This role is ideal for engineers who are experienced in building and delivering end-to-end features on ...

We're looking for a Sr Android Engineer who's excited to make an impact. In this role, you will be responsible for building and evolving our native Android application used by field service ...

Sr. Android Engineer

$100K - $140K/yr

We need a senior Android engineer to own both from scratch. Both apps are greenfield. You won't be maintaining legacy code or navigating years of tech debt. You'll be making foundational decisions ...

Senior Android Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$190K - $215K/yr

We're looking for a Senior Android Software Engineer to help shape the Bumble Dating experience. This role is ideal for engineers who are experienced in building and delivering end-to-end features on ...

Android Developer

Orlando, FL · On-site

$52 - $68.50/hr

Senior Android Developer Location: Orlando, FL, 32830 Duration: 06 Months (Contract) Pay Range: 66 - 70/hr Benefits : The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to ...

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How much do senior android engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior android engineer in the United States is $162,306.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $139,000.00 and $178,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior Android engineer?

To thrive as a Senior Android Engineer, you need expert proficiency in Java/Kotlin, Android SDK, and a proven track record of building scalable mobile applications, typically supported by a relevant degree or equivalent experience. Familiarity with tools like Android Studio, Gradle, Git, and experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks is highly valued, along with certifications such as Google’s Associate Android Developer. Strong problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills distinguish top performers, enabling them to mentor junior engineers and collaborate cross-functionally. These competencies ensure the development of high-quality, maintainable apps and drive innovation within fast-paced mobile development teams.

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

AspectSenior Android EngineerAndroid Developer
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field; 3+ years experience; proficiency in Java/KotlinBachelor's degree or diploma; 1-3 years experience; knowledge of Java/Kotlin
Work EnvironmentDesigning complex apps, leading projects, mentoring juniorsDeveloping and maintaining Android apps, implementing features
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, startups, agenciesApp development firms, freelance projects, startups

While both roles involve Android app development, a Senior Android Engineer typically has more experience, takes on leadership responsibilities, and works on complex projects. An Android Developer focuses on coding and implementing features, often with less emphasis on project leadership.

What are common challenges faced by senior Android engineers when working on large-scale applications?

Senior Android Engineers working on large-scale applications often face challenges such as maintaining code quality across multiple modules, ensuring app performance as complexity grows, and coordinating with cross-functional teams like backend, design, and QA. Balancing the need for rapid feature development with the stability and scalability of the codebase is crucial. Effective communication and a thorough understanding of architectural patterns, such as MVVM or Clean Architecture, are essential to address these challenges and deliver a seamless user experience.

What does a senior Android engineer do?

A Senior Android Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining advanced applications for the Android platform. They collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features, as well as troubleshoot and fix bugs to improve application performance. Senior Android Engineers also mentor junior developers, contribute to architectural decisions, and ensure that applications meet high standards of quality, security, and usability.
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Infographic showing various Senior Android Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $162,306 per year, or $78 per hour.

Senior Android Engineer

EchoStar

Englewood, CO • On-site

$96K - $137K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 19 days ago


EchoStar rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 75 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

61st of 97 rated telecommunications companies


Job description

Company Summary

EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products.
Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV.

Our DISH Technology team challenges the status quo and reimagines capabilities across industries. Whether through research and development, technology innovation or solution engineering, our team members play vital roles in connecting consumers with the products and platforms of tomorrow.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview, which may include a live whiteboarding or technical assessment session.

Enterprise Android deployments require robust application foundations, reliable playback, and enterprise-grade observability across diverse device fleets. The Senior Android Engineer builds scalable application components, optimizes media streaming, and implements telemetry across the full Android stack. This role executes complex technical initiatives, enforces code quality standards, and enhances release pipeline efficiency. Integrating modern Android development standards and AI-assisted engineering workflows ensures operational reliability and continuous system performance across all deployed hardware.

What Success Looks Like (Objectives)
  • Build and maintain modular application structures supporting rapid feature deployment and system scalability

  • Implement core observability capabilities—including real-time metrics, logging, crash telemetry, and field analytics—to maintain application reliability across deployed customer devices

  • Optimize media playback performance and streaming reliability using advanced frameworks, digital rights management, and adaptive protocols

  • Leverage AI-assisted development tools and automated workflows in the engineering lifecycle to increase code quality and development efficiency

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with product, backend, and partner engineering teams to deliver high-performing software features

Skills, Experience and RequirementsCore Skills and Competencies (What you’ll bring)
  • Modern Android development expertise, including Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, coroutines, and scalable design patterns

  • Critical experience in production-scale media playback systems utilizing ExoPlayer or Media3, adaptive streaming protocols (HLS/DASH), and digital rights management

  • Strong technical capabilities in feature design, code review standards, and peer mentoring within an engineering team

  • Practical proficiency in AI engineering tools to accelerate debugging, improve test coverage, and streamline code reviews

  • High-scale Android quality management abilities, including continuous integration, automated testing strategies, and field telemetry analysis

Additional Qualifications
  • Experience with Android TV, embedded Android, or set-top box form factors

  • Experience with live television, streaming video, or low-latency media applications

  • Experience working with original equipment manufacturers, silicon vendors, or platform integration partners

Minimum Requirements
  • Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)

  • Minimum Experience: 5+ years of professional software engineering experience with a focus on Android applications

  • Required Technical Skills: Must have experience with:

    • Kotlin, Jetpack, and modern Android development frameworks

    • Media playback frameworks (ExoPlayer or Media3) and streaming protocols

    • System observability, automated CI/CD pipelines, and application lifecycle management

Benefits

We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: EchoStar Benefits.

The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location.

Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.

The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.

We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. EchoStar will accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of employees if such accommodations are not undue hardships and are otherwise within the bounds of applicable law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. You may redact any information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of school/graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our application process.
EchoStar will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified job applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities, unless doing so poses an undue hardship on the Company, poses a direct threat of substantial harm to others, or is otherwise not required by law. EchoStar has a more detailed Accommodation Policy that applies to employees. EchoStar endeavors to make echostar.com and jobs.echostar.com accessible to users. Please contact leaves@dish.com if you would like to discuss the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process. This contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.
Click the links to access the following statements: EEO Policy Statement, Pay Transparency, EEOC Know Your Rights (English/Spanish)


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