Android Engineer (3+ years of experience)

As an Android Engineer at Captions, you are responsible for designing and delivering high-quality, consumer-facing features and products for our native Android platform. You will lead full-stack mobile application development, collaborate with multiple teams, and play a critical role in influencing our Android product roadmap.

To apply for the Android Engineer position at Captions, candidates must have at least 3 years of experience in native Android development with proficiency in Java, Kotlin, and the Android SDK. Experience in creating sophisticated consumer-facing applications and designing server-side APIs is also essential.

Captions offers a robust benefits package for Android Engineers, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with employer match, commuter benefits, catered lunches, and multiple health and wellness perks. Employees also benefit from generous PTO and flexible work-from-home days.

Working as an Android Engineer at Captions gives you the opportunity to impact both product development and company culture significantly. You'll work with a dedicated team and have opportunities to lead projects, influence technology decisions, and grow your skill set in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Captions takes pride in offering numerous health and wellness perks, such as subscriptions to services like Talkspace and One Medical, along with regular team events and offsite gatherings, ensuring a supportive work environment at both professional and personal levels.

Candidates applying for the Android Engineer role at Captions should be aware that all positions require in-person attendance at our NYC HQ in Union Square. Expect regular working hours with flexibility, along with occasional late-night allowances, including a dinner stipend.

Absolutely! Captions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind and celebrate the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our team members.

When discussing your experience with native Android development, focus on specific projects you've worked on. Highlight your proficiency in Java and Kotlin, and mention any apps you’ve launched, emphasizing the impact they had in terms of user engagement or download numbers.

To discuss how you design user-friendly applications, share examples of how you've implemented UI/UX principles. Emphasize the importance of user feedback, prototyping, and usability testing in your design process to create smooth, intuitive experiences.

When answering this question, provide a specific challenge related to performance or compatibility. Clearly outline the steps you took to analyze and resolve the issue, and how your solution improved the application.

Discuss the various tools you utilize for debugging, such as Android Studio's built-in debugger, Logcat, or third-party tools like Stetho. Share how each tool assists in identifying bugs and optimizing performance.

Keeping current is crucial. Mention how you follow blogs, attend conferences, participate in online communities, and engage with social media groups to stay on top of the latest developments and best practices in Android engineering.

Focus on your practical experience in designing and consuming RESTful APIs. You can discuss how you ensured smooth integration between the server and the mobile application and any specific challenges encountered.

Describe a project where your insights or technical expertise shaped decisions regarding the development cycle. Highlight your role in product discussions and how your contributions improved the product’s direction.

Talk about the importance of maintaining code quality. Share specific strategies you’ve used to address technical debt, such as regular code reviews, refactoring sessions, or following best practices in writing scalable code.

Emphasize your experience collaborating with designers and backend developers. Describe how you ensure effective communication and alignment of project goals while managing any differences in priorities or workflows.

Demonstrate your time management skills and adaptability. You could explain your approach to prioritization, how you break down tasks, and how you maintain quality under pressure, ensuring timelines are met without sacrificing standards.