We are looking for an Android Developer who possesses a passion for pushing mobile technologies to the limits. You will work with our team of talented engineers to build and improve on AppOnboard's next-generation playable ad technology. You will be responsible for the development and maintenance of our Android SDK, working closely with our CTO, who is the lead developer across all platforms, and our VP of Engineering, who is a seasoned Android expert.

AppOnboard is a next-gen platform that powers Full-Fidelity Demos, which allow users to instantly experience an app or game in the highest quality possible before downloading it. AppOnboard enables app and game testing, driving insights to product teams and optimizing app launches and onboarding. The company was founded in late 2016 by Jonathan Zweig, the founding CEO of AdColony (which sold to Opera Software for $350 million).

This is a unique opportunity for someone looking to have an impact at one of the hottest startups in Los Angeles and top companies defining the future of app development. We also just secured our official $15 million Series A fundraising round!

Job Details

• Maintain and expand our playable ad SDK for Android devices
• Translate designs and product requirements into high quality code
• Maintain high performance, reusable, organized and reliable Java code
• Integrate with outside data sources, APIs, our internal backend systems on AWS
• Work on bug fixing and improving SDK performance
• Unit-test code for robustness, including edge cases, usability, and general reliability
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
• Continuously research, evaluate, test, and implement new technologies to optimize efficiencies
• Ensure the best possible performance, quality, responsiveness, and stability of the SDK

Requirements

What We're Looking For

• 4+ years’ experience in software development on Android
• BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject
• Strong knowledge of the Android SDK, Android Studio, different versions of Android OS, device fragmentation, firmware differences, dealing with different screen sizes
• Proven working Android software development experience and skills, having published at least one Android app or live software
• Ability to develop lean and efficient software that relies on system APIs rather than third party libraries.
• General experience with Android SDKs, working with remote data via REST/JSON, third party libraries and APIs, AWS
• Experience with offline storage, threading, touch gestures, and performance tuning
• Proficient understanding of Git, knowledge of agile development practices, and understanding of the full mobile development life cycle
• Working knowledge of the Android ecosystem, UI design principles, patterns, best practices, general mobile landscape, architectures, trends, open-source libraries, and emerging technologies
• Strong attention to detail, great problem-solving skills, good communication skills
• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements
• Knowledge of and passion for mobile and gaming