Senior Mobile Engineer (Android)

A Senior Mobile Engineer (Android) at EarnIn is responsible for developing and implementing product features that enhance the user experience of our mobile applications. This engineer also collaborates with cross-functional teams to architect scalable mobile infrastructure, ensuring robust API interactions with backend systems and setting high standards for code quality.

To qualify for the Senior Mobile Engineer (Android) position at EarnIn, candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, a strong proficiency in Kotlin, a deep understanding of various Android architecture patterns, and at least 4 years of relevant industry experience in mobile development.

EarnIn offers an attractive benefits package for its Senior Mobile Engineer (Android), including healthcare coverage, internet and cell phone reimbursement, a learning and development stipend, and opportunities to travel to its Palo Alto headquarters, all aimed at supporting both personal and professional growth.

EarnIn supports career development for Senior Mobile Engineers (Android) through mentorship opportunities, continuous learning stipends, and an encouraging environment that values diverse perspectives and fosters personal growth.

The work environment for a Senior Mobile Engineer (Android) at EarnIn is primarily remote with hybrid opportunities. It’s a collaborative, inclusive atmosphere where your contributions make a direct impact on improving financial accessibility for our community.

The Senior Mobile Engineer (Android) at EarnIn primarily works with Kotlin, Android application architecture frameworks such as MVVM and MVC, and collaborates closely with backend development teams using various APIs for streamlined mobile-to-server interactions.

The team culture at EarnIn for the Senior Mobile Engineer (Android) is one that celebrates diversity and fosters a sense of belonging. Collaboration, support, and innovation are at the heart of our culture, allowing engineers to thrive and excel in their roles.

When asked how to approach developing new features for Android applications, highlight your process for gathering requirements, collaborating with UX/UI designers, and conducting user testing to ensure the final product meets user needs and expectations.

In your response, describe the MVVM architecture pattern by explaining how it separates the user interface from the business logic, making it easier to manage and test your code. Provide examples of when you've implemented MVVM in previous projects.

To ensure code quality, discuss the practices you employ, such as code reviews, unit testing, continuous integration, and adherence to coding standards. Mention how these practices contribute to maintaining a reliable and maintainable codebase.

When tackling performance issues, explain how you utilize Android profiling tools to identify bottlenecks, provide examples of optimizations you've made, and highlight your approach to both improving app performance and ensuring a smooth user experience.

Share your experience in designing and consuming APIs, detailing how you ensure efficient and reliable communication between the mobile app and backend services. Include any specific tools or methods you use for API testing.

Discuss your approach to staying updated with mobile technology trends. Mention specific resources like blogs, podcasts, online courses, or communities you follow to continuously enhance your knowledge and skills.

In your answer, elaborate on the version control systems you’ve used, such as Git, along with any collaborative tools (like GitHub or GitLab) that facilitate teamwork and code sharing within your projects.

Address this question by discussing your time management strategies, such as prioritizing tasks, breaking down projects into manageable milestones, and communicating with your team to align on deadlines without sacrificing quality.

Provide a specific example of a challenging technical problem, explaining how you approached it, the solutions you considered, and ultimately, how you resolved the issue. Highlight what you learned from the experience.

Discuss the importance of testing in your development process by explaining your methodology for writing unit tests, integration tests, and UI tests. Share your experience with specific testing frameworks you'd applied in your projects.