Senior Android Engineer, Kitchen Tech

The Senior Android Engineer at CookUnity is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining Android applications for kitchen operations. Key duties include improving real-time tracking through Live Production Software, collaborating with kitchen staff to address technical challenges, and engaging in innovative R&D initiatives to enhance operations.

Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in software development with a focus on Android app development. A strong understanding of modern Android frameworks, microservices architecture, and a passion for R&D is essential. Familiarity with tools such as GraphQL or cloud services is a plus.

The Senior Android Engineer contributes by developing scalable Android solutions that are integral to CookUnity's Kitchen Tech. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams while ensuring that new features integrate seamlessly and continuously improving system efficiency through innovative software solutions.

As a Senior Android Engineer at CookUnity, you will work on projects involving the development of the Live Production Software which supports kitchen efficiency and effectiveness. You might also engage in prototypes or proofs of concept that explore new technologies aimed at improving culinary operations.

Senior Android Engineers at CookUnity enjoy a range of benefits including health insurance, unlimited PTO, stock options, wellness perks, and even a paid sabbatical after 5 years. Additionally, team members receive monthly credits to experience our amazing meals and access to nutrition coaching.

When discussing your experience, focus on specific Android projects you've worked on, detailing the technologies used like Kotlin or Jetpack, and your role in optimizing app performance or user experience.

Highlight your communication strategies, perhaps explaining how you simplify complex concepts, involve them in the development process, or gather feedback to ensure alignment on project goals.

Share specific examples of obstacles like integrating with backend services or optimizing performance, detailing the critical thinking and problem-solving skills you used to successfully navigate them.

Provide an example where you successfully adapted to a new tool or framework, outlining how you approached the learning curve and the impact it had on your project outcomes.

Discuss methods such as analyzing memory usage, implementing background processes efficiently, and your approach to code reviews to identify and rectify performance bottlenecks.

Explain your process for engaging with users, collecting their feedback, and utilizing design principles that enhance usability, such as maintaining a clean UI and intuitive navigation.

Mention your involvement in Android communities, continued education through online courses, attending conferences, or following key influencers in the field.

Share your experiences of participating in sprints, daily stand-ups, or retrospectives, emphasizing your adaptability and how you ensure productive collaboration.

Choose a project where you implemented a unique solution, detailing your rationale, the approach taken, and the positive impacts it had on the project’s success.

Discuss the importance of both unit testing and UI testing, explaining how thorough testing contributes to reliability, user satisfaction, and the overall quality of applications.