Babbel is hiring a Senior Android Engineer - Navigator (all genders)

Babbel is hiring a Senior Android Engineer to join our Navigator Team and help shape the future of language learning. You will develop scalable and maintainable mobile applications using hybrid and native Android development, with a focus on user navigation, learner retention, and personalized recommendations.

What You'll Do

• Deliver high-quality, scalable mobile apps by contributing to the discovery and delivery of new features on Android and web platforms.
• Be part of a user-focused team that builds end-to-end learning experiences.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to make informed decisions ranging from User Experience to API design.
• Participate in our knowledge-sharing culture through code reviews, pair programming, knowledge-sharing sessions, and feature demonstrations.
• Maintain and proactively improve the overall technology stack and infrastructure of the Android app(s).

What We're Looking For

• Experience developing several Android apps using Kotlin, Java, Jetpack libraries (Compose, Lifecycle), Dagger, Room, Retrofit, WorkManager, and testing with Espresso and Mockito.
• In-depth knowledge of design patterns, particularly MVVM and MVI architectures.
• Experience with Coroutines/Flows and RxJava/RxKotlin.
• Ability to maintain and develop CI/CD pipelines, preferably with Fastlane, Bitrise, or Github Actions.
• Expertise with AI tooling and infrastructure, including LLM-powered development tools and agentic AI systems, with the ability to apply them effectively to accelerate engineering workflows.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Experience using deliberate process and tooling setups to ensure delivery of high-quality software.
• A strong desire to learn new things and share knowledge with others.
• Experience in mentoring other engineers.

Nice to Have

• High seniority with more hands-on experience and very good attitude and communication skills.
• Knowledge of automation testing tools like Appium.
• Knowledge or prior experience with backend development.

Technical Stack

• Languages: Kotlin, Java
• Frameworks & Libraries: Jetpack Compose, Jetpack Lifecycle, Dagger, Room, Retrofit, WorkManager, Coroutines/Flows, RxJava/RxKotlin
• Testing: Espresso, Mockito
• CI/CD: Fastlane, Bitrise, Github Actions
• AI Tooling: e.g., Cursor

Team & Environment

You will be part of the Babbel Navigator Team, a collaborative group focused on building the core user learning journey.

Benefits & Compensation

• 30 vacation days per year.
• Chance to take a 3-month Sabbatical.
• Family and life situation counseling.
• Flexible working hours and remote-friendly options including Jobbatical (up to 3 months inside the EU and UK).
• Fully equipped office with nap, faith, and family rooms.
• Internal learning opportunities and a yearly learning & development budget for external training.
• Full access to Babbel & Babbel Live classes to learn languages for free.
• Mobility benefits options.
• Discounted Urban Sports Club membership.
• Employee communities (such as FLINTA, DE&I Ambassadors and LGBTQIA groups).
• Cultural and regular social events.

Work Mode

This is a hybrid role open to candidates located within the EU and UK.

We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in tech. All candidates are assessed based on skills, qualifications and on our business needs.