Software Engineer II (Android)
Bay Area, CA-Remote
6 months+ Contract
***Westcoast candidates Preferred***

Summary:
The main function of a software engineer is to apply the principles of computer science and mathematical analysis to the design, development, testing, and evaluation of the software and systems that make computers work. A typical software engineer researches, designs, develops and tests operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for medical, industrial, military, communications, aerospace, business, scientific and general computing applications.
 
Must Have Skills:

• Android-4+ years
• Jetpack Compose
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, working on projects independently.
• CWAM suggests checking LinkedIn, Github, Open-Source Projects - not a requirement but adding a link to resume would be helpful for review.

Nice to have:

• Former Meta Heavily Preferred
• iOS
• Design system/UI-heavy apps
• Backend (Hack or PHP)

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain applications for Android OS-based smartphones using modern Android tech stack;
• Increase quality and stability of our software products, identify bugs, increase test coverage and implement tools to prevent regressions in our apps
• Work with new generation of consumer hardware, setup integrations between this new hardware and existing companion app on Android and iOS.

Day to Day responsibilities:

• Introducing new features in the device setup flows
• Setup dashboards to monitor rollout of new features
• Making features accessible in the Wearable Companion App in a platform team
• Improving design system with new Components and API design
• Writing extensive unit and integration tests for Design components

Skills:

• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed to resolve issues.
• Develop software on Android (required) and iOS (preferred) tech stack.
• Coordinate feature launches across multiple teams, maintain quality standards and test coverage.
• Work with the next generation of Android-based consumer hardware, being able to flash firmware and use command line tools to change device state.

Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering or relevant field required.
  
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 65.00/hr.