Android Engineer

Job Description

This role is for an Android Engineer within the Life360 team. This person will be an integral part of the core of our app as they will be required to become experts in technologies supporting our highly visible mapping, communication, driving & safety features. As a member of the team, it is expected that you will be highly involved in architecting, designing, and leading the development of the next generation of our systems and features.
Note: Please be aware that the job title for positions in Canada will be “Developer” in lieu of “Engineer.” 
For candidates based in the US, the salary range for this position is 107,000 to 149,000 USD. For candidates based out of Canada, the salary range for this position is 125,500 to 140,000 CAD.
We take into consideration an individual’s background and experience in determining final salary- therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes a wide range of medical, dental, vision, financial, and other benefits, as well as equity.
What You’ll Do

Work with a cross-functional team and collaborate closely with design, back-end engineering, marketing, data science, and product.
Design and maintain robust frameworks for Android using tools such as Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, MVVM, or other relevant frameworks.
Create foundational automation workflows that lead to better product quality and reliability.
Opportunity to be on the leading edge of location experiences in a high-visibility team
Roadmap innovative features to bring families closer together through contextual awareness, improved geolocation, and better communication

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Strong debugging skills

Many problems in the sensor frameworks require understanding hard-to-pinpoint and non-reproducible problems.
Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs to improve application performance and responsiveness.


Problem-solving

We will be solving problems that do not have clear solutions with limited resources available online.


Architecture mindset

Will be spending equally as much time designing and prototyping as writing production code
Strong understanding of software architecture principles and experience in making codebases more testable


Strong understanding of the Android ecosystem

Expert knowledge of Kotlin and familiarity with Android frameworks and APIs.
Design, build, and maintain advanced applications for the Android platform with a focus on location-based services


Adaptable and able to pick up new concepts
Drive to level up

Conduct code reviews and mentor junior engineers to promote best practices and improve code quality.
Work closely with product managers, designers, and engineers to define, design, and ship new features and test strategies.


A Passion for quality

We want someone who will take the craftsmanship of their work seriously and strive to improve the areas they work in continually.
Pioneer new test strategies via automation to enhance the reliability and efficiency of our testing processes.
Proven experience in developing and implementing automated test strategies


Strong communication

Will communicate with multiple teams, including both systems and product teams
At times, may need to communicate with external partners



Bonus

Familiarity with location and other sensors
Familiarity with background running tasks/services on Android
Familiarity with networking and persistence technologies
Familiarity with reactive programming, RxJava or combine
Familiarity with developing highly polished user interfaces and animations
Familiarity with all levels of automated testing

Our Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits.
Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans (100% paid for US employees). We offer supplemental plans for medical and dental for Canadian employees.
401(k) plan with company matching program in the US and RRSP with DPSP plan for Canadian employees.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental wellness.
Flexible PTO and 12 company wide days off throughout the year.
Learning & Development programs.
Equipment, tools, and reimbursement support for a productive remote environment.
Free Life360 Platinum Membership for your preferred circle.

Life360 Values
Our company’s mission-driven culture is guided by our shared values to create a trusted work environment where you can bring your authentic self to work and make a positive difference.

Be a Good Person – We have a team of people with high integrity who you can trust.
Be Direct With Respect – We communicate directly, even when it’s hard.
Members Before Metrics – We focus on building an exceptional experience for families.
High-Intensity High Impact – We do whatever it takes to get the job done.

Our Commitment to Diversity
We believe that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger, more creative work environment that delivers better results. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. It fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our customers and the communities we serve. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic best selves to work.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at Life360. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any legally protected status.  
We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. We believe that a diversity of perspectives and experiences creates a foundation for the best ideas. Come join us in building something meaningful. Even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications below, you should still seriously consider applying!