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Software Engineer, Android

Who we are:

Motive empowers the people who run physical operations with tools to make their work safer, more productive, and more profitable. For the first time ever, safety, operations and finance teams can manage their drivers, vehicles, equipment, and fleet related spend in a single system. Combined with industry leading AI, the Motive platform gives you complete visibility and control, and significantly reduces manual workloads by automating and simplifying tasks.

Motive serves more than 120,000 customers – from Fortune 500 enterprises to small businesses – across a wide range of industries, including transportation and logistics, construction, energy, field service, manufacturing, agriculture, food and beverage, retail, and the public sector.

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About the Role:

As a key member of our team, you will play an active part in designing, and managing our flagship mobile app. Your expertise will contribute to redefining our architecture and building a world-class offline-first mobile application with an enthusiastic team. We are looking for candidates who have a forward-thinking mindset aimed at high readability (declarative) code, as well as identifying problems or bottlenecks before they become issues.

What You’ll Do:

Develop new features for our Android (Java & Kotlin) Motive Driver App
Improving one of our many existing features, including GPS tracking (Geofencing), Bluetooth and USB comms, Camera APIs, etc
Work with product team to refine feature specs
Communicate with back end engineers about API requirements or refinements
Help support team to diagnose user problems
Analyze our user's data to identify bugs

What We’re Looking For:

6+ years experience working on Android apps
Proficiency in Java, Kotlin, Android lifecycle, custom views, database/persistence
An understanding of Android UI/UX and application design paradigms
An appreciation and understanding of automated app testing
Knowledge in Kotlin coroutines, Kotlin flows, RxJava2, Dagger2 is a plus!
Knowledge or interest in commercial vehicles/trucking is a plus!

Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is one of Motive's core values. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives.

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Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is one of Motive's core values. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives.

Please review our Candidate Privacy Notice here.

The applicant must be authorized to receive and access those commodities and technologies controlled under U.S. Export Administration Regulations. It is Motive's policy to require that employees be authorized to receive access to Motive products and technology.

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What You Should Know About Software Engineer, Android, Motive

At Motive, we're on a mission to empower those who manage physical operations with cutting-edge technology that makes their work safer, more efficient, and more profitable. As a Software Engineer, Android, you'll be a cornerstone of our innovative team, helping to shape the future of our flagship mobile app. Imagine being part of a collaborative environment where your expertise in Java and Kotlin will not only redefine our app’s architecture but also lead to a world-class mobile application designed for offline functionality. Whether you are developing exciting new features like GPS tracking or enhancing existing integrations, your contributions will directly impact over 120,000 customers across diverse industries, from logistics and construction to retail and public services. Here at Motive, you will work closely with product teams to refine features, liaise with back-end engineers to optimize API requirements, and analyze user data to troubleshoot issues. We're looking for someone who brings 6+ years of experience in Android development, with a solid understanding of the Android lifecycle, UI/UX paradigms, and automated app testing. Bonus points if you have a passion for commercial vehicles! Join us in our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where different perspectives are not just welcomed but celebrated. Let's create technology that truly makes a difference together!

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What does a Software Engineer, Android do at Motive?

As a Software Engineer, Android at Motive, your primary responsibility is to develop and enhance our flagship mobile app. This includes developing new features using Java and Kotlin, improving existing functionalities like GPS tracking and Bluetooth communications, and collaborating with product and backend teams to refine specifications and ensure smooth operations.