Mobile Engineer (Android focused) - NYC

Brilliant is on a mission to create a world of better problem solvers through interactive learning experiences in math, science, computer science, and data analysis. Unlike traditional video-based learning, Brilliant focuses on hands-on, interactive problem-solving across iOS, Android, and web platforms.

The company serves hundreds of thousands of paid subscribers and is experiencing strong growth with high double-digit year-over-year customer acquisition. Brilliant maintains a healthy business model, being default alive and maintaining realistic valuations. The company culture values adventure, excellence, generosity, and candor, with a focus on real-time collaboration and human connection.

As a Mobile Engineer focusing on Android, you'll join small, elite teams working alongside Product, Design, and Data colleagues. The role requires deep expertise in Android development using Kotlin & Jetpack Compose, with opportunities to contribute to iOS and web platforms. You'll be at the forefront of interactive education, helping create innovative ways to teach complex topics from vector calculus to neural networks.

The engineering team at Brilliant is described as small, elite, and AI-enabled, comprising former founders, early employees, and engineering leaders. They prioritize moving fast, fixing faster, and focusing on outcomes over outputs. The company offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a flexible work environment with core hours (10am - 3pm Pacific).

This role is perfect for a product-minded engineer who's passionate about educational technology, has strong Android development skills, and wants to make a meaningful impact on how people learn. The hybrid work setting in NYC, combined with quarterly team offsites, provides an ideal balance of flexibility and collaboration.