Staff Software Engineer (Mobile, Android)

Bitwarden is the trusted identity security leader for millions of users worldwide, empowering enterprises, developers, and individuals to securely manage and share sensitive information anywhere. Bitwarden makes it easy for all users to extend robust security across their devices with password management, secrets management, and passwordless and passkey innovations. The company is headquartered in Santa Barbara, California with team members located across the globe. Learn more at bitwarden.com.As an Android Engineer on the Mobile team at Bitwarden, you will be responsible for building and maintaining the native Android Bitwarden application, working with other teams to maintain feature parity across clients, and enabling your team and others to build secure, performant, and user-focused software.This is an all-remote team and we're looking for someone located in the U.S. We do not offer visa sponsorship at this time.RESPONSIBILITIESServe as a subject matter expert and authority on our Android codebase, setting technical direction and standards for the platformLead the design and implementation of complex initiatives that span multiple sprints or quarters, with impact that extends across the team's domain and, at times, across teamsOwn and drive resolution of the most complex technical problems in the Android domain, defining the solution space for ambiguous problems and evaluating trade-offsEstablish and uphold engineering standards and best practices through code reviews, architectural guidance, and mentorshipDrive architectural decisions for complex work within established frameworks, and partner with the Architecture team when work spans multiple systemsAct as a force multiplier: unblock the team on hard problems, mentor engineers, and grow the collective technical capability of the groupShape the Android technical vision and roadmap in partnership with your Engineering Manager, product, and design, thinking several quarters aheadIdentify risks, dependencies, and technical debt early, and guide the breakdown of large initiatives into executable phasesTake a leadership role in hiring, including leading technical interviews and contributing to calibrationParticipate in code reviews, learning, and spreading knowledgeProactively stay updated on the latest trends, tools, and technologies within the Android development ecosystem, and champion improvements that meaningfully raise team and product qualityOccasionally contribute bug fixes or shepherd pull requests submitted by the user communityWHAT YOU BRING TO BITWARDENDemonstrated, deep expertise developing complex Android applications with Kotlin and Jetpack Compose, with a track record of leading initiatives beyond individual featuresStrong command of Android UI/UX design and architecture principles, including designing solutions for complex, cross-system initiativesExperience setting technical standards and driving their adoption across a team or organizationFamiliarity with unit testing, UI testing, and snapshot testing, and the judgment to establish testing standards for othersExperience using Claude Code, or a similar generative AI coding platformExperience with Android-specific components (e.g., Autofill Service, Accessibility Service) and Google Play internal/beta testing tracksProven ability to mentor and coach other engineers, and to develop technical talentStrength in ambiguity: you can frame complex, poorly defined problems in ways that enable productive discussion across teams and departmentsAbility to drive alignment across teams and stakeholders, resolving conflicts and building consensusExcellent written and verbal communication, including the ability to switch context and level of detail for different audiences and to produce documentation others rely onCollaborative and adaptable mindsetOpenness and authenticity combined with excellent communication skillsExcitement and enthusiasm for open source and for better internet securityExcellent problem-solving skills – you might not know all the answers, but you know how to find and communicate the solutionWHAT TO EXPECT IN THE INTERVIEW PROCESSMeeting with our Recruiting ManagerInterview with Engineering ManagerInterview/s with team membersInterview with Leadership teamReference callsA FEW REASONS TO WORK WITH USOur user community loves us and we love them. Come to work each day with a sense of purpose as we bring a more secure internet experience to everyone from our friends and family to the world’s largest organizations.Become an expert. You’ll get immersed in the prominent technology markets of security and open source software.We are dedicated to building a diverse and talented team. Work remotely with motivated and supportive team members across the world.Learn and grow. Take on new challenges with the support of your team, and join our #growth-club to continue personal and professional development. In the United States, the starting base compensation range for this role is $180,000 - $245,000. Actual compensation may vary based on level, relevant experience, and skill set as assessed in the interview process, as well as market data by location. See our careers page for a list of benefits. Please note that compensation outside the U.S. will differ based on the market.