Mobile Engineer (Android focused)

Creates interactive learning games for math, science, computer science, and data analysis across iOS, Android, and web platforms.
$155,000 - $230,000
Mobile
Senior Software Engineer
Remote
101 - 500 Employees
5+ years of experience
Education

Description For Mobile Engineer (Android focused)

Brilliant is an educational technology company on a mission to create better problem solvers through interactive learning experiences in math, science, computer science, and data analysis. They're seeking a Mobile Engineer with Android expertise to join their small, elite engineering team. The role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of interactive education while working with cutting-edge technologies like Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.

The position combines technical excellence with product thinking, requiring both deep Android expertise and the versatility to occasionally contribute to iOS or web development. Working in small, collaborative teams alongside Product, Design, and Data colleagues, you'll have significant autonomy to impact both the technical direction and user experience of Brilliant's educational platform.

The company maintains a healthy business model with sustainable growth and mission-aligned investors. They emphasize real-time collaboration with core hours (10am - 3pm Pacific) and quarterly team offsites. The compensation package is competitive, including a salary range of $155,000-$230,000, stock options, and comprehensive benefits including 100% covered healthcare premiums.

This role is ideal for experienced engineers who are passionate about education, value simplicity in technical solutions, and want to contribute to a product that helps people learn more effectively. The team culture emphasizes excellence, candor, and a balance between velocity and quality, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to do their best work while making a meaningful impact on global education.

Last updated 7 days ago

Responsibilities For Mobile Engineer (Android focused)

  • Bring new features from conception to completion on Android and iOS platforms
  • Maintain big picture perspective from technical and business standpoints
  • Exercise high degree of autonomy and technical authority
  • Contribute to culture of excellence and high standards
  • Advocate for initiatives improving developer and user experience
  • Focus on learner impact

Requirements For Mobile Engineer (Android focused)

Kotlin
  • Minimum 5 years of professional software engineering experience
  • Deep expertise in Android development with Kotlin & Jetpack Compose
  • Problem-solving mindset focused on user needs
  • Ability to write simple, maintainable code
  • Strong collaboration skills with engineers, product managers, and designers
  • Experience with multiple programming languages and frameworks
  • Product-minded approach with attention to user experience
  • Familiarity with AI tools and workflows

Benefits For Mobile Engineer (Android focused)

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
Equity
  • 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums
  • Generous parental leave
  • Stock options
  • Flexible PTO (approximately 6 weeks per year)
  • Home office equipment
  • Professional development stipend
  • Free food at offices
  • Up to $1900/month in dependent healthcare coverage

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