Android Developer (LLM)

Job Overview DGN is looking for an experienced Android developer, below is the job description for your reference: Position: Android Software Engineer Location: Mountain View, CA Duration: 12+ months Scope of Work Develop and prototype directly on Android devices - writing performant, well-structured code that showcase value of on-going research to internal and external audiences Hands-on testing and rapid iteration of scope of the demos. Integrate advanced backend technologies - including connecting the demo apps to Vector DB updates. Build mobile UI components and flows - designing intuitive, modern interfaces for demos Create proof of concept apps, aligned with best UX practices. Collaborate with product and design teams - to ensure demos and prototypes align with overall Deliverables: Working prototypes integrated into the existing and demo apps Codebase demonstrating on-device integration of various components and front-end UI interactions with system data sources (eg. SMS, Email, Finder, Keyboard etc.) Documentation and walkthroughs for delivered POCs and demos Skills: Necessary Skills: Proficiency in Kotlin, Java, Jetpack Compose, and Android SDK. Experience with Android app architecture. Familiarity with Native Development Kit (NDK)/ Java Native Interface (JNI) Working knowledge of Android 14-15 SDK for API calls and cross-app integrations Prior experience of integrating LLMs for on-device execution Developing and maintaining the unified UX for multiple projects/features. Passion for building scalable and responsive customer-facing applications 3+ years of software development experience, 2+ years Android development experience, including working knowledge of Kotlin Experience with Git Solid experience interacting with REST APIs Solid understanding of architecture patterns, namely MVI and MVVM Experience with profiling UI, memory, and threading in Android Ability to effectively translate Product, UX, UI, and analytics requirements into code implementation Ability to accomplish complex engineering tasks independently Previously published application(s) to Google Play Store Have experience with unit testing Have Github project(s) or contribute to open-source communities Have continuous build experience in an Agile Environment. Optional Skills: Experience with on-device vector databases (ObjectBox, Faiss, etc.) Understanding of ANN algorithms (HNSW, IVF, etc.). Regards, Piyush Job Type: Contract Pay: $55.00 - $60.00 per hour Work Location: In person