Android Engineer at Brilliant.org

At Brilliant, we are on a mission to turn the world into better problem solvers through interactive, hands-on learning experiences in math, science, and computer science. We serve hundreds of thousands of paid subscribers with a platform that replaces passive videos with active experimentation, and we are looking for a Senior Android Engineer to help us scale our impact to millions of learners.

Responsibilities

• Own the full lifecycle of new features, from initial concept to final delivery, across our Android and iOS platforms.
• Balance technical excellence with business goals to ensure we are building the right features in the right way.
• Operate with high autonomy while maintaining a strong sense of accountability to your teammates and our users.
• Foster a culture of candor and high standards, focusing on the balance between rapid development and long-term code quality.
• Advocate for improvements that enhance both the developer experience for our team and the learning experience for our students.
• Maintain a learner-first mindset by constantly evaluating how your technical decisions impact our community.

Must-haves

• At least 5 years of professional software engineering experience.
• Deep expertise in building mobile products using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.
• A product-minded approach to development, with a passion for solving user problems over simply writing code.
• A preference for simple, readable, and maintainable code that is easy for others to understand and build upon.
• Strong collaborative skills, with a desire to engage in pair programming, mentorship, and cross-functional teamwork.
• Fluency in English.
• A willingness to occasionally contribute to iOS or web projects when it serves the highest impact for our learners.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with 100% of premiums covered for employees.
• Generous parental leave and support for dependent healthcare coverage.
• Flexible paid time off, with a company culture that encourages taking approximately 6 weeks of leave per year.
• Home office budget to ensure you have the equipment you need to succeed.
• Stipend for professional development to support your ongoing growth.
• Remote work flexibility, supported by quarterly team offsites to foster human connection.