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About Zello
Zello is a voice-first communication platform, powered by our industry-leading push-to-talk technology, to improve collaboration and productivity for desk-less workers. With over 175+ million users, we’re the #1 rated push-to-talk app in the world, delivering 9 billion (yes, with a B) messages a month.
At Zello, our company values are at the heart of what we do everyday. We’re proud to serve the frontline, we’re privileged to connect people in times of crisis across the globe, and we’re honored to support first responders.
And this is where you come in.
Who You Are
As an Android Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality Android applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and other engineers to create revolutionary and user-friendly mobile solutions. Your expertise in Android development, combined with your affinity for creating top-notch applications, will contribute to our mission of delivering extraordinary mobile experiences to our users.
What You’ll Do
Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to develop new features and enhance existing Android applications
Design and implement high-quality, scalable, and maintainable code for the Android platform
Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure code quality, performance, and adherence to best practices
Debug and tackle application defects and performance issues
Optimize applications for maximum performance on a variety of Android devices
Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies in Android development and apply them to improve our products
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
3+ years of professional experience in Android application development
Proficient in Java and Kotlin programming languages
Deep knowledge of the Android platform, frameworks, and ecosystem
Experience with Android Studio, Gradle, and other relevant development tools
Solid knowledge of software engineering principles, design patterns, and best practices
Knowledge of RESTful APIs and JSON parsing
Well-developed problem-solving and analytical skills
Top-notch communication and collaboration abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
Experience with the latest trends, such as Compose, Coroutine, Flow
Understanding of lower level networking, like TCP/UDP, is a huge plus
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks
Published Android applications on the Google Play Store
Familiarity/experience with iOS a plus
#LI-Hybrid
We hire for potential, passion for our mission, and a knack for solving difficult problems over checking every qualification box. We have competitive pay, equity with significant upside, and intentionally design our benefits to encourage healthy and well-balanced employees, from flexible work schedules to unlimited paid time off. We even offer a sabbatical after every five years of service so you’re able to pursue and enjoy what matters most to you. And of course, we wouldn’t be a technology company in Austin without a ping-pong table and free snacks in our break room. Join us!
Zello provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
