AllTrails is the world’s most popular and trusted platform for outdoor exploration. We connect people to the outdoors, help them discover new places, and elevate their experiences on the trail. With the most comprehensive collection of trails in the world, AllTrails supports inclusive access to nature for a global community of millions of trailgoers. Every day, we solve incredibly hard problems to get more people outside, for their wellbeing and the collective care of the natural world. Join us!
This is a U.S. based remote position. While this role does not require in-person attendance, we have a preference for candidates based in or near one of these cities: San Francisco CA, Portland OR, Seattle WA, Denver CO, and New York NY. Being in one of these cities creates opportunities to connect with teammates through Trail Days, co-working sessions, and local gatherings while still having the flexibility to work remotely. San Francisco employees are highly encouraged to come to the office one day per week.
As an Android Engineer at AllTrails, you’ll be an architect of the bridge between the digital world and the great outdoors. You won’t just be writing code; you’ll be building the tools that help millions of people find their way back home after a day on the trail.
This is an early-career role designed for an iOS Engineer who has moved past the basics and is ready to sharpen their skills in a large-scale production environment. Whether you are a recent graduate or have a few years of professional experience under your belt, you’ll focus on mastering our native apps under the mentorship of senior staff. Your primary goals will be contributing clean, scalable code, adopting complex architectural patterns, and expanding your expertise within a modern mobile stack.
What You'll Be Doing:
Design and build features in the AllTrails Android app that power our on-trail navigation and discovery experiences
Collaborate with cross-functional partners across design, product, analytics, and QA.
Identify and fix bugs to keep the app stable and reliable, even in low-connectivity environments
Deliver performant, reliable, scalable, and secure code that our users can trust on every adventure
Monitor app performance and help address scaling issues in partnership with more senior engineers
Requirements:
Demonstrable projects and results from 1-4 years of developing native Android applications (professional or substantial personal/academic work)
Proficiency with Kotlin and familiarity with modern Android development patterns; experience with Coroutines and Flows for reactive state management is a plus.
Experience with Java and Android Studio
Familiarity with RESTful APIs and integrating backend services into mobile apps
Experience with Jetpack Compose or strong interest in learning and using Compose in production code
Exposure to local persistence technologies such as Room or SQLite and an interest in building offline-ready experiences
Proficiency with Git/GitHub or other distributed version control systems
Self-motivation and a deep sense of pride in your work, with attention to writing clean, maintainable code
Curiosity, humility, and open-mindedness—you’re eager to learn from feedback and from more senior teammates
Passion for mobile technologies and AllTrails’ mission to connect people to the outdoors.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams (product, analytics, design) or similar project-based collaboration in school or internships
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
Experience
Technical Skills
Foundational Engineering & Collaboration
Bonus:
Mapping/GIS experience or a strong interest in geospatial products
Fluency with A/B testing or experimentation frameworks on mobile
A keen eye for interaction design and finishing touches in polished native Android experiences
Proven ability to quickly learn new technologies and processes in a fast-moving environment
AI Native: you naturally incorporate AI tools to enhance your work—writing prompts, evaluating outputs, and experimenting with new ways to boost creativity, productivity, and decision-making
Experience working with or contributing to mobile design systems
Nature celebrates you just the way you are and so do we! At AllTrails we’re passionate about nurturing an inclusive workplace that values diversity. It’s no secret that companies that are diverse in background, age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and perspective are proven to be more successful. We’re focused on creating an environment where everyone can do their best work and thrive.
Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. AllTrails will consider all qualified applicants, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with all applicable laws, including the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.
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