Android Engineer

Leading local & world news service on Connected TVs, preloaded on 37% of all TVs shipped in the US
PE, Santa Anita 15009, Peru
Android
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
3+ years of experience
AI · Consumer

Description For Android Engineer

Haystack News, a rapidly growing Silicon Valley startup, is seeking an Android Engineer to join their innovative team. As the leading local & world news service on Connected TVs, reaching millions of users and preloaded on 37% of all TVs shipped in the US, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact.

The role involves developing the Haystack News app across Android Mobile, Android TV, and Fire TV devices, working directly with the founding team comprised of Stanford & Carnegie Mellon alumni and faculty. You'll be responsible for building engaging features, implementing the latest Android development trends, and using Clean Architecture to maintain and improve the codebase.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level engineer with 3+ years of experience who is passionate about news delivery and mobile development. You'll be working with modern technologies including Kotlin and Jetpack Compose, while helping to shape the future of news consumption on connected devices.

The position is based in Lima, offering a blend of startup culture with the stability of an established product. Benefits include unlimited vacations, team offsite events, and fully covered transportation to the office. You'll be joining a company that's at the forefront of AI implementation in news delivery, as featured in Fast Company.

The ideal candidate should be self-motivated, eager to learn, and comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment. This role offers the perfect blend of technical challenges, creative freedom, and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies while reaching millions of users.

Last updated 7 hours ago

Responsibilities For Android Engineer

  • Developing the Haystack News app on Android Mobile, Android TV, and Fire TV devices
  • Build engaging features to improve the reader experience in our flagship News app
  • Apply the latest trends in Android development to create engaging experiences
  • Use Clean Architecture to refactor existing code and increase code coverage
  • Build new features conforming to Clean Architecture design
  • Collaborate with software developers to integrate existing technologies (APIs) into a mobile application

Requirements For Android Engineer

Java
Kotlin
  • Strong written and spoken English is a must
  • B.S. or M.S. degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering
  • 3+ years of related professional work experience
  • Strong software engineering skills with expertise in Java and the Android platform
  • Ability to quickly learn new technologies
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Strong communication skills

Benefits For Android Engineer

  • Unlimited vacations
  • Travel to team's offsite events
  • 100% paid Uber rides to go to the office
  • Learn about multiple platforms

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