Sr Android Engineer, Contractor (Canada)
Role summary
Owlet is seeking a Sr. Android Engineer Contractor to design and build customer-facing Android applications that bring their smart devices to life. This role involves end-to-end ownership of tasks, architecting reusable code, and collaborating with product and engineering teams to ship new features. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Android paradigms, a passion for Kotlin, and experience with collaborative source control, testing methodologies, and CI/CD. Experience with IoT and Bluetooth devices is preferred. This is a contract position offering monthly compensation up to $9,500 CAD.
Owlet (NYSE: OWLT) is changing the world of parenting with meaningful products that truly make a difference for millions around the world by bringing joy, peace and sleep to the parenting journey. We are focused on helping parents take care of their little ones so we can keep every baby safe and healthy.
JOB OVERVIEW:
As an Android Engineer, you have the knowledge and skills to create breakthrough technology to help bring Owlet smart devices to life. In addition to collaborating with other Android developers to create top-tier applications, you'll also join forces with other engineering disciplines to create a comprehensive, innovative smart-device experience. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a passionate engineering team creating solutions that change lives.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design and build customer-facing apps for the Android platform
- Own tasks end-to-end with a proactive, solution-driven mindset in a fast-paced environment
- Architect modular, reusable code
- Collaborate with the product team to define, design, and ship new features
- Write clean code and comprehensive tests
- Work with outside data sources and APIs
- Work on bug fixing and improving app performance
- Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technology
Requirements
- B.S. degree in a computer oriented field (or equivalent experience) and 5+ years of work experience
- Deep understanding of Android paradigms
- Passion for Kotlin
- Experience with collaborative source control, preferably Git
- Experience developing feature-rich Android apps
- Highly collaborative problem solving, critical thinking, and communication skills
- Ability to rapidly iterate from prototype to shipping product
- Solid understanding of memory management
- Familiarity with instrumentation and analysis tools
- Comfortable with Test-Driven Development, Continuous Build and Integration methodologies
- You are upbeat, adaptable, and results oriented with a positive attitude
- You have excellent judgment and integrity with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
- Proven ability to take ownership, solve problems proactively, and deliver results in a dynamic environment
- Preferred: experience developing apps for IoT devices, especially Bluetooth devices
- Preferred: experience working within a larger product team
- Bonus: experience/interest with YAML, Gradle, structured concurrency, Jetpack Compose, and Kotlin Multiplatform
Benefits
Monthly compensation of up to
$9,500 CAD.
Owlet Baby Care, Inc. is the equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.