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As an Android Engineer at Calm, your main responsibilities will include designing and publishing technical specifications, gathering technical requirements, and building features for our app that improve user experience. You'll work in collaboration with a cross-functional team to ensure the Android app is reliable, performant, and addresses real-world issues faced by users.

To be considered for the Android Engineer position at Calm, candidates typically need at least 3 years of experience in Android development, particularly with Kotlin. Familiarity with Android Studio, RESTful APIs, and a solid understanding of the Google Play Store release process are also critical. Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams are essential.

Calm supports mental health by offering users a range of engaging and personalized content within the Android app. Features are designed to enhance sleep, manage stress, and promote mindfulness. The work of the Android Engineer is vital in developing and implementing new features that help users on their journey to better mental health.

Candidates for the Android Engineer role at Calm should be proficient in Kotlin and Java, and have experience with Android Studio, Firebase, and the Android SDK. Familiarity with CI/CD practices and unit testing is also beneficial. Alongside technical prowess, a product-focused mindset and a passion for creating smooth mobile experiences are highly valued.

The work culture at Calm is collaborative and supportive, focusing on innovation and user-centric product development. Android Engineers work in small teams and pods, allowing for a highly interactive environment where ideas can be freely shared. Calm nurtures a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive.

Discuss specific projects where you've utilized Kotlin, detailing the features you developed and how you implemented them. Highlight your knowledge of Kotlin's advantages, such as null safety and coroutine support, to demonstrate your expertise.

Explain your method for identifying and resolving bugs, such as using Logcat, Android Profiler, and debugging tools within Android Studio. Give examples of challenging bugs you've encountered and how you solved them.

Share your knowledge of best practices for improving app performance, including memory management, reducing UI lag, and network efficiency. Discuss real scenarios where you implemented these strategies effectively.

Provide examples of how you've successfully communicated technical concepts to non-technical team members. Emphasize the importance of understanding their needs and aligning technical solutions with business goals.

Discuss your proficiency in writing unit and integration tests within a CI/CD pipeline. Mention specific frameworks you've used, such as JUnit or Espresso, along with examples of tests you wrote to ensure code quality.

Outline your understanding of the steps involved in the Google Play Store release process, including preparing the app for release, adhering to Google’s guidelines, and managing APKs or AABs for distribution.

Talk about your resources for staying current on Android development, such as following prominent developers, participating in forums, attending webinars, and contributing to open-source projects.

Share a specific example of a challenging problem, detailing the context, your thought process, and the final solution. Highlight what you learned from the experience.

Discuss how you incorporate user feedback into your iterative development process, using it to prioritize features and improvements. Give examples of changes made based on user input.

Explain your practices for maintaining code quality, such as code reviews, adherence to coding standards, and using automated tools to catch errors. Share how this impacts the overall product.