Software Engineer (Android Tech Lead) ID48357
full-time•San Diego
About this role
AgileEngine is an Inc. 5000 company that creates award-winning software for Fortune 500 brands and trailblazing startups across 17+ industries. We rank among the leaders in areas like application development and AI/ML, and our people-first culture has earned us multiple Best Place to Work awards.
WHY JOIN US
If you're looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and work with people who care, we'd love to meet you!
ABOUT THE ROLE
As an Android Tech Lead, you will drive the architecture and evolution of a new Android experience, shaping how the app scales, performs, and delights millions of users. You’ll mentor engineers, establish best practices, and guide critical technical decisions across the mobile stack, collaborating closely with backend and design teams. This role offers the chance to leave a lasting impact on product architecture, influence team growth, and work in a culture that values ownership, technical excellence, and innovation.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Lay the groundwork: Establish architectural patterns and best practices for a new Android implementation;
- Mentorship: Act as a “starter lead,” training and onboarding incoming engineers to minimize ramp-up time;
- Architect complex solutions that require deep knowledge of the Android system and networking;
- Lead technical decision-making within the vertical team regarding mobile architecture and integration strategies;
- Collaborate with Distinguished Engineers to align mobile implementation with established standards;
- Oversee the implementation of the design system across the Android codebase.
MUST HAVES
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field;
- 7+ years of Android development experience with significant time in a Lead or Principal role;
- Mastery of Kotlin, Coroutines, and Flow;
- Proven track record of defining mobile architecture for large-scale consumer applications;
- Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) interactions or mobile-backend integration strategies;
- Strong ability to drive technical consensus and mentor senior engineers;
- Experience writing and maintaining extensive unit and UI test suites;
- Upper-intermediate English level.
NICE TO HAVES
- Experience with Backend-for-Frontend (BFF) patterns;
- Previous experience migrating monolithic mobile architectures to modularized setups.
PERKS AND BENEFITS
- Professional growth: Mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized growth roadmaps.
- Competitive compensation: USD-based pay with education, fitness, and team activity budgets.
- Exciting projects: Modern solutions with Fortune 500 and top product companies.
- Flextime: Flexible schedule with remote and office options.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US (i.e. Green card holders, TN visa holders, GC EAD, H4 EAD, U4U with EAD). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
WHY JOIN US
If you're looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and work with people who care, we'd love to meet you!
ABOUT THE ROLE
As an Android Tech Lead, you will drive the architecture and evolution of a new Android experience, shaping how the app scales, performs, and delights millions of users. You’ll mentor engineers, establish best practices, and guide critical technical decisions across the mobile stack, collaborating closely with backend and design teams. This role offers the chance to leave a lasting impact on product architecture, influence team growth, and work in a culture that values ownership, technical excellence, and innovation.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Lay the groundwork: Establish architectural patterns and best practices for a new Android implementation;
- Mentorship: Act as a “starter lead,” training and onboarding incoming engineers to minimize ramp-up time;
- Architect complex solutions that require deep knowledge of the Android system and networking;
- Lead technical decision-making within the vertical team regarding mobile architecture and integration strategies;
- Collaborate with Distinguished Engineers to align mobile implementation with established standards;
- Oversee the implementation of the design system across the Android codebase.
MUST HAVES
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field;
- 7+ years of Android development experience with significant time in a Lead or Principal role;
- Mastery of Kotlin, Coroutines, and Flow;
- Proven track record of defining mobile architecture for large-scale consumer applications;
- Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) interactions or mobile-backend integration strategies;
- Strong ability to drive technical consensus and mentor senior engineers;
- Experience writing and maintaining extensive unit and UI test suites;
- Upper-intermediate English level.
NICE TO HAVES
- Experience with Backend-for-Frontend (BFF) patterns;
- Previous experience migrating monolithic mobile architectures to modularized setups.
PERKS AND BENEFITS
- Professional growth: Mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized growth roadmaps.
- Competitive compensation: USD-based pay with education, fitness, and team activity budgets.
- Exciting projects: Modern solutions with Fortune 500 and top product companies.
- Flextime: Flexible schedule with remote and office options.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US (i.e. Green card holders, TN visa holders, GC EAD, H4 EAD, U4U with EAD). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
What you'll do
- As an Android Tech Lead, you will drive the architecture and evolution of a new Android experience while mentoring engineers and establishing best practices. You will collaborate closely with backend and design teams to influence product architecture and team growth.
About AgileEngine
AgileEngine is a digital consultancy offering top-1% tech talent across 15+ countries. We’ve helped 300+ clients in 17+ industries — from VC-backed startups to Fortune 500 brands — build software that solves real-world problems and drives measurable impact. Our clients achieve up to 3x higher ROI and 3x faster time-to-hire, with some partnerships spanning 10+ years.
Work with AgileEngine your way. Our flexible engagement models include staff augmentation and end-to-end product delivery, depending on your needs — ensuring faster scaling, seamless collaboration, and AI-enhanced productivity.
What we offer:
• Custom software development – scalable web, mobile, and backend solutions.
• AI & data solutions – GenAI, ML, and analytics for faster, smarter decisions.
• Design solutions – UX/UI consultancy and product design that wows users.
• Quality solutions – QA automation and testing for flawless delivery.
Our impact speaks for itself. AgileEngine has been listed on the Inc. 5000 for nine consecutive years, named among the Top 100 Software Development Companies of 2025 by Techreviewer, and recognized by Clutch as a Top Machine Learning Company.
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