Android Engineer II

As an Android Engineer II at Peloton, your primary responsibilities will include developing and maintaining Android applications that enhance our Members' experience. You'll be iterating on processes, communicating across teams, and mentoring junior engineers. Your expertise in Kotlin and REST APIs will be crucial as you build scalable applications, ensuring that each release meets our high standards of quality and performance.

Peloton seeks candidates with over two years of Android development experience, particularly those skilled in Kotlin. A solid understanding of architecture patterns like MVI and MVVM, along with expertise in UI profiling and REST APIs, are key qualifications. Additionally, a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering, or equivalent work experience, is required to ensure you can handle the complexities of this role effectively.

Working as an Android Engineer II at Peloton comes with a competitive salary range and robust benefits that prioritize your health and well-being. You'll receive medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, and access to mental health services. Moreover, Peloton offers development programs such as tuition reimbursement and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, emphasizing a family-friendly environment with benefits like paid parental leave and childcare discounts.

At Peloton, the growth of engineers is a top priority. As an Android Engineer II, you'll often mentor junior team members and share your expertise while staying updated with the latest technologies. The company promotes continuous learning through resources for professional development, collaboration opportunities, and an encouraging culture that supports innovative ideas and contributions.

To excel as an Android Engineer II at Peloton, proficiency in Kotlin is essential, as this is the primary language for developing our Android applications. Familiarity with Git for version control, strong experience with REST APIs, and a solid grasp of architectural patterns like MVI and MVVM will empower you to create high-quality applications. Additional skills in UI profiling and automation testing are significant advantages.

In my previous roles, I've extensively used Kotlin for developing Android applications, which is crucial for an Android Engineer II at Peloton because Kotlin offers a concise syntax and enhanced safety features, making it ideal for building maintainable and efficient applications. My experience includes implementing customer-facing features that engage users and improve their fitness journey.

I prioritize tasks by assessing their impact on the project and team goals, using Agile methodologies to guide my workflow. I focus on high-impact features first while maintaining clear communication with my team to ensure we stay aligned and can adapt to any changes during the project lifecycle.

I have experience implementing several architectural patterns, primarily MVI and MVVM. These patterns help in organizing code effectively and make it easier to manage state and UI data flows in applications. They enable cleaner, more testable code while facilitating collaboration with product and design teams.

In a previous project, we faced significant performance issues while loading data from REST APIs. I implemented caching strategies and optimized our data retrieval processes, which significantly improved load times and enhanced user experience. Collaborating with the team allowed us to adopt best practices, further optimizing our application’s performance.

To ensure scalability and responsiveness, I focus on writing efficient code and utilizing best practices for Android development, such as lazy loading, pagination, and efficient database queries. Regular profiling and testing for memory management also help to keep the application performant under various user scenarios.

I follow a disciplined approach to version control by using Git branches effectively. I utilize feature branches for new development, keeping the main branch stable. Through frequent commits with descriptive messages, I ensure that my changes are easily trackable, fostering collaboration and easier rollbacks if necessary.

My experience with UI profiling involves using Android Profiler to monitor the performance of our applications in real-time. I analyze memory usage to identify leaks and optimize resource management, which is crucial for maintaining a smooth user experience, especially in feature-rich applications.

Testing is integral to my development process; I implement unit tests and UI tests using frameworks like Espresso. This ensures our applications are robust and bugs are caught early in the development cycle, improving both code quality and user satisfaction.

I value feedback from product and design teams as it provides insights that can improve the application. I actively engage in discussions, asking clarifying questions, and incorporating relevant feedback into our development processes. This collaboration is essential to creating user-centric applications that meet business objectives.

I am a strong proponent of Agile methodologies as they encourage flexibility and adaptability. I appreciate the iterative approach, which ensures continuous user feedback and quick iterations on features. This methodology aligns well with fast-paced environments like Peloton, fostering innovation and collaboration.