Android Software Engineer, Mobile Experience

<h2>Role Description</h2> <div> <p><span class="thread-348589118974529206372994 attrcomment attrcommentfirst thread-348589118974529206372994-first author-d-gz71zz89zz86zqz85zz83zsyvz122zz73zz79zz80zcs9xg1z80zlz69z7lz65zz67zz85zau2z76zgz86z5gdz122zvz88zjnaz79zz78zv"><span class=" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz86zez83zz68zctz69z7v8z70zz90z2qz86zyz73zz87z0z122zz88z4z90z5z74zz87zz69zz122zdz69z">At Dropbox, our Mobile Engineering team is pivotal in enhancing the way users interact with their digital content through our mobile application. As an Android Software Engineer in our dynamic team, you will play a pivotal role in driving this mission forward. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact not only on the Dropbox app </span><span class=" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz66z27erf6vz89zz74zz85z4z78zb9z69zz72zz88z9z81zcz75zgez86zsz86zz70zz87zz67z">and its users</span><span class=" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz86zez83zz68zctz69z7v8z70zz90z2qz86zyz73zz87z0z122zz88z4z90z5z74zz87zz69zz122zdz69z">, </span><span class=" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz66z27erf6vz89zz74zz85z4z78zb9z69zz72zz88z9z81zcz75zgez86zsz86zz70zz87zz67z">but to also</span><span class=" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz86zez83zz68zctz69z7v8z70zz90z2qz86zyz73zz87z0z122zz88z4z90z5z74zz87zz69zz122zdz69z"> work with others in a way that transcends geographical and device boundaries. You will be at the forefront of solving complex technical challenges, working across different development stacks, and collaborating with a cross-functional team of talented individuals who are equally passionate about creating exceptional mobile experiences.</span></span></p> <p><span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z95lz89zy6z71zz79zz84zz68zyz69zupz72zz79zcz69zz76zkz79zp1z66ztz67zxz71zz89zz86zz71z">Our Engineering Career Framework is </span><span class="attrlink url author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z95lz89zy6z71zz79zz84zz68zyz69zupz72zz79zcz69zz76zkz79zp1z66ztz67zxz71zz89zz86zz71z"><a class="attrlink" href="https://dropbox.github.io/dbx-career-framework/" target="_blank" data-target-href="https://dropbox.github.io/dbx-career-framework/"><u>viewable by anyone outside the company</u></a></span><span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z95lz89zy6z71zz79zz84zz68zyz69zupz72zz79zcz69zz76zkz79zp1z66ztz67zxz71zz89zz86zz71z"> and describes what’s expected for our engineers at each of our career levels. Check out our blog post on this topic and more </span><span class="attrlink url author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z95lz89zy6z71zz79zz84zz68zyz69zupz72zz79zcz69zz76zkz79zp1z66ztz67zxz71zz89zz86zz71z"><a class="attrlink" href="https://dropbox.tech/culture/sharing-our-engineering-career-framework-with-the-world" target="_blank" data-target-href="https://dropbox.tech/culture/sharing-our-engineering-career-framework-with-the-world">here</a></span><span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z95lz89zy6z71zz79zz84zz68zyz69zupz72zz79zcz69zz76zkz79zp1z66ztz67zxz71zz89zz86zz71z">.</span></p> </div> <h2>Responsibilities</h2> <ul> <li><span class=" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz86zez83zz68zctz69z7v8z70zz90z2qz86zyz73zz87z0z122zz88z4z90z5z74zz87zz69zz122zdz69z">Build intuitive features, enhancing user engagement and experience on our Android application for mobile users.</span></li> <li><span class=" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz86zez83zz68zctz69z7v8z70zz90z2qz86zyz73zz87z0z122zz88z4z90z5z74zz87zz69zz122zdz69z">Identify and solve foundational issues in the mobile codebase, including potential rearchitecting for better performance and maintainability.</span></li> <li><span class=" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz86zez83zz68zctz69z7v8z70zz90z2qz86zyz73zz87z0z122zz88z4z90z5z74zz87zz69zz122zdz69z">Collaborate with the team to uphold software development best practices, maintaining a high quality of code through reviews and adherence to standards.</span></li> <li><span class=" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz86zez83zz68zctz69z7v8z70zz90z2qz86zyz73zz87z0z122zz88z4z90z5z74zz87zz69zz122zdz69z">Work with product managers and designers to create thoughtful features, ensuring alignment with user needs and company goals.</span></li> <li><span class=" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz86zez83zz68zctz69z7v8z70zz90z2qz86zyz73zz87z0z122zz88z4z90z5z74zz87zz69zz122zdz69z">Utilize advanced problem-solving to address complex mobile development challenges, including optimization and debugging.</span></li> <li><span class=" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz86zez83zz68zctz69z7v8z70zz90z2qz86zyz73zz87z0z122zz88z4z90z5z74zz87zz69zz122zdz69z">Stay updated with the latest Android development trends and practices, engaging in continuous personal and professional growth.</span></li> <li><span class=" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz86zez83zz68zctz69z7v8z70zz90z2qz86zyz73zz87z0z122zz88z4z90z5z74zz87zz69zz122zdz69z">Communicate effectively within the team, fostering collaboration and supporting team member growth.</span></li> </ul> <p><span class="thread-348589118974529206372994 attrcomment attrcommentfirst thread-348589118974529206372994-first author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z95lz89zy6z71zz79zz84zz68zyz69zupz72zz79zcz69zz76zkz79zp1z66ztz67zxz71zz89zz86zz71z"><span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z9z84zyz72zz70zz71zz72zhwl8r6xz85zr3z69z6z86zz78zz76zcfvdsgm4t">Many teams at Dropbox run Services with on-call rotations, which entails being available for calls during both core and non-core business hours. If a team has an on-call rotation, all engineers on the team are expected to participate in the rotation as part of their employment. Applicants are encouraged to ask for more details of the rotations to which the applicant is applying.</span></span></p> <h2>Requirements</h2> <ul> <li><span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z8h00wiph6z86zz86z7z89z3z66zz68z0z82zxz68zz67z1z74z8z79z7z70zz67zcyz80z">B</span><span class=" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz86zez83zz68zctz69z7v8z70zz90z2qz86zyz73zz87z0z122zz88z4z90z5z74zz87zz69zz122zdz69z">achelor’s</span><span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z8h00wiph6z86zz86z7z89z3z66zz68z0z82zxz68zz67z1z74z8z79z7z70zz67zcyz80z"> degree in Computer Science or related technical field involving coding</span> <span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z8h00wiph6z86zz86z7z89z3z66zz68z0z82zxz68zz67z1z74z8z79z7z70zz67zcyz80z h-lparen">(e.g.,</span> <span class=" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz86zez83zz68zctz69z7v8z70zz90z2qz86zyz73zz87z0z122zz88z4z90z5z74zz87zz69zz122zdz69z">P</span><span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z8h00wiph6z86zz86z7z89z3z66zz68z0z82zxz68zz67z1z74z8z79z7z70zz67zcyz80z">hysics or mathematics), or equivalent technical experience</span></li> <li><span class=" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz86zez83zz68zctz69z7v8z70zz90z2qz86zyz73zz87z0z122zz88z4z90z5z74zz87zz69zz122zdz69z">5-9</span><span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z8h00wiph6z86zz86z7z89z3z66zz68z0z82zxz68zz67z1z74z8z79z7z70zz67zcyz80z">&nbsp;years </span><span class=" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz86zez83zz68zctz69z7v8z70zz90z2qz86zyz73zz87z0z122zz88z4z90z5z74zz87zz69zz122zdz69z">of</span><span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z8h00wiph6z86zz86z7z89z3z66zz68z0z82zxz68zz67z1z74z8z79z7z70zz67zcyz80z"> experience</span></li> <li><span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z8h00wiph6z86zz86z7z89z3z66zz68z0z82zxz68zz67z1z74z8z79z7z70zz67zcyz80z">Strong engineering skills and software fundamentals in developing </span><span class=" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz86zez83zz68zctz69z7v8z70zz90z2qz86zyz73zz87z0z122zz88z4z90z5z74zz87zz69zz122zdz69z">Android applications</span></li> <li><span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z8h00wiph6z86zz86z7z89z3z66zz68z0z82zxz68zz67z1z74z8z79z7z70zz67zcyz80z">Experience working with large native code bases with significant complexity</span></li> <li><span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z8h00wiph6z86zz86z7z89z3z66zz68z0z82zxz68zz67z1z74z8z79z7z70zz67zcyz80z">Experience working in a team environment and collaborating with cross-functional groups</span></li> <li><span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z8h00wiph6z86zz86z7z89z3z66zz68z0z82zxz68zz67z1z74z8z79z7z70zz67zcyz80z">A passion for building consumer applications with elegant and clean interfaces</span></li> </ul> <div> <h2>Preferred Qualifications</h2> <ul> <li><span class=" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz86zez83zz68zctz69z7v8z70zz90z2qz86zyz73zz87z0z122zz88z4z90z5z74zz87zz69zz122zdz69z">Proficiency in Kotlin and Python</span></li> <li><span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z8h00wiph6z86zz86z7z89z3z66zz68z0z82zxz68zz67z1z74z8z79z7z70zz67zcyz80z">Experience developing, testing, shipping and supporting a product for hundreds of thousands of users</span></li> </ul> <h2 data-usually-unique-id="044234883370604133046166"><span class=" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zqz90zkz74zz76zeez80zz68zz89zz88zvqz86zuxlz73zexxz80zz73z6d6z72zz79zsz77z">Compensation</span></h2> </div><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Canada Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$168,300</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$227,700 CAD</span></div></div></div>