Chicago, Illinois, United States; Austin, Texas, United States; Remote, Raleigh, North Carolina Hybrid Employment $188,000 - $230,000

SpotOn is hiring a Staff Software Engineer (Android)

About the Role

This role involves owning core Android application architecture, driving best practices, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable and high-performance features.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and implementation of Android application features
  • Own and optimize critical components of the mobile codebase
  • Collaborate with product and design teams to define feature requirements
  • Mentor junior engineers and conduct thorough code reviews
  • Improve app stability, performance, and user experience
  • Ensure code quality through testing and automation
  • Drive adoption of modern Android development patterns and libraries
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues
  • Work closely with backend teams to integrate APIs
  • Contribute to architectural decisions and long-term planning
  • Evaluate and integrate third-party SDKs
  • Maintain alignment with security and compliance standards
  • Participate in sprint planning and agile ceremonies
  • Identify and implement process improvements
  • Support deployment and monitoring of production releases
  • Stay current with Android platform updates and trends
  • Promote reusability and modular design in the codebase
  • Collaborate on accessibility and internationalization efforts
  • Document technical designs and system behavior
  • Assist in defining engineering standards and guidelines
  • Optimize build times and development workflows
  • Contribute to on-call rotations for critical issues
  • Evaluate performance metrics and usage data
  • Support integration of analytics and tracking
  • Partner with QA teams to ensure release quality

Nice to Have

  • Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Experience with payment processing systems
  • Familiarity with POS or financial applications
  • Contributions to open-source Android projects
  • Experience with multi-module Android apps
  • Knowledge of Android Instant Apps
  • Experience with Wear OS or other Android variants
  • Published apps in the Google Play Store
  • Experience with mobile analytics platforms
  • Background in security or compliance domains

Compensation

Competitive salary with equity and benefits

Work Arrangement

Hybrid or remote available

Team

Part of the mobile engineering team focused on Android development

Why This Role Matters

  • The Android app is central to how customers interact with core business tools, and this role directly shapes its reliability, scalability, and evolution.
  • Engineers in this position influence product direction and technical excellence across the mobile platform.

What You’ll Bring

  • A strong ownership mindset with a focus on long-term maintainability
  • Proven ability to balance speed and quality in delivery
  • Passion for building intuitive and performant user experiences

Available for qualified candidates

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SpotOn
SpotOn builds restaurant technology, including an award-winning point-of-sale system and AI-powered profit tools, to help independent restaurants compete and win. The company provides solutions for restaurants, bars, retail, and small businesses, backed by dedicated human support.
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Department Engineering
Category other
Posted 8 days ago