Software Engineer - Android

Overview In this role you design and deliver native Android features for LinkedIn’s mobile app, using modern Google-backed frameworks to create responsive experiences across devices. You’ll work with internal libraries, apply architectural patterns, and push high-quality, test-covered code into CI. You’ll lead engineering best practices and drive cross-functional programs that boost productivity. This role supports LinkedIn’s mission to connect people and enable opportunity, while fostering a collaborative, growth-focused culture. Compensation / Benefitshealth and wellness programstime away / PTOcompetitive compensationstock and incentive plansflexible/hybrid workcareer growth opportunities ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement user-facing Android features using mobile OS frameworksLeverage latest Google-provided technologies for responsive native appsBuild scalable mobile apps with LinkedIn’s internal librariesMake architectural trade-offs and deliver with speed and qualityProduce unit-tested, code-reviewed software with CIProvide technical leadership and drive best engineering practices for large programsIdentify opportunities to improve engineering productivity and evangelize them Key requirementsBS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience1+ years of industry experienceMS or PhD in Computer Science or related discipline (preferred)Strong foundations in data structures, OOP, and algorithmsKnowledge of mobile design patterns (MVC, MVVM, MVP)Familiarity with API design and client/server principlesUnderstanding of multithreading and performance optimizationExperience debugging Android apps with profiling toolsExperience writing automated tests for Android appsProgramming experience in Kotlintechnical leadershipcross-functional collaborationproblem-solvingAndroid DevelopmentKotlinAndroid SDK