Who We Are

At Platform Science, we’re working to connect everything that moves.

Founded in 2015, we are an open IoT platform that partners with innovative fleets, application developers, vehicle manufacturers, and equipment providers in the transportation industry to deliver revolutionary solutions to supply chain professionals across the globe.

Our employees are an engaging, diverse group of people who believe in the power of great ideas. We hire people with different experiences and perspectives to build a company culture that fuels growth through innovation.

We value thoughtful actions and empathy for others.  We approach challenges with resiliency and creativity, while encouraging transparency because, no matter our backgrounds or responsibilities, we are one team.

About the Role

Our Advanced Technology Group (ATG) focuses on innovation.  We are developing a cutting edge software platform that runs on Android in heavy duty semi-trucks.  This platform integrates closely with the vehicle and provides drivers with a modern app ecosystem and driving experience.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop software that targets various Android device types (automotive,phone/tablets,headless)
• Develop rapid Proof of Concepts (POCs)
• Harden existing solution to ready for production 
• Work with prototype device types at our office in San Diego
• Explore new and exciting technologies like AI
• If you’re excited by the idea of solving complex Android challenges and working with an incredibly talented team, then this is the position for you!
• With Platform Science well-funded and in hyper-growth, our teams need to build, fork and specialize to deliver on that promise. This leads to equally rapid opportunities for careers to develop with them.

Experience

• 5+ years experience in Android development
• Experience working with: Kotlin/Java
• Experience with Room or SQLite DBs
• Experience working with RESTful and/or GQL APIs
• Experience with Android Widget Framework
• Experience with building AOSP projects a plus
• Good knowledge of MVVM, Dependency Injection, Flows, and Coroutines
• Experience writing unit tests, integration tests, and e2e test for Android apps
• A solid portfolio of experience building mobile applications
• Good technical foundation with ability to pick up new skills and adapt quickly
• Loves to troubleshoot and solve complex problems
• Desire to learn new technologies while supporting existing ones
• A commitment to software craftsmanship and things like unit testing, code review, design patterns, etc
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience

Platform Science Benefits Highlights

The company offers various benefits to regular, full-time employees including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurances
• AD&D and life insurance
• 401k plan
• Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays
• Six weeks of paid parental leave

For more information please see the Benefits Highlights brochure for regular, full-time employees.

In addition, you can access the Benefit Highlights brochure for regular, full-time employees by copying and pasting the link into your browser: https://www.platformscience.com/benefits.

This is an exempt role. Our job titles for each posting may span across more than one job level. The estimated base salary for this role is between $118,655 and $195,000. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target range for new hire base salaries across all US locations. Compensation packages are based on many factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, work experience, relevant trainings and certifications, business needs, market demands and specific geographical location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, and benefits.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

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Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

At this time we only consider candidates in these states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI. In the future we plan to add more states.

Beware job scams! Our recruiters use @platformscience.com emails only. We don’t interview via text/message. We don’t ask for software downloads (except Zoom) or sensitive info (like SSN/bank). Suspect fraud? Report it to law enforcement & [email protected].