At Ramp, a Senior Software Engineer focusing on Android is responsible for designing, building, and launching new features in our Android application. You'll work alongside a talented team to establish effective engineering processes and tools, conduct code reviews, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance our product based on customer feedback. Your contributions will directly impact the functionality and success of the app.

To qualify for the Senior Software Engineer role at Ramp, candidates should have a minimum of four years of experience in Android mobile development, along with proficiency in Kotlin. A strong understanding of mobile design patterns and experience in launching successfully used apps are also critical. Familiarity with Android UI components and SDK will set you up for success in this fast-paced environment.

As a Senior Software Engineer at Ramp, you'll work primarily with Kotlin for Android development. Experience with our mobile stack, including Compose, MVVM, coroutines, and flows is a plus. Additionally, knowledge in web technologies like React and backend frameworks such as Python and Flask will be beneficial.

The work environment at Ramp is fast-paced and collaborative, where creativity and innovation are encouraged. You'll be part of a nimble team and will find opportunities for professional growth as you contribute to meaningful projects that have a large impact on our users and the business.

Ramp provides comprehensive benefits for full-time employees, including 100% coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible PTO, a 401k plan with employer matching, WFH stipends, wellness stipends, and support for relocation to NYC or SF. Additionally, employees have access to fertility health reimbursement and parental leave, making Ramp a supportive place to work.

When answering this question, highlight specific projects where you utilized Android technologies. Discuss your familiarity with Kotlin and key design patterns you've implemented. Use examples that showcase your contribution to app performance and user experience.

Share your preferred methodologies, whether agile or waterfall, and specify tools you’ve used for project management and version control. Explain how these processes help you and your team stay organized and deliver quality features efficiently.

Discuss your approach to code reviews, emphasizing the importance of constructive feedback. Explain how you ensure that your team adheres to coding standards and best practices, and provide an example of a fruitful code review experience.

Outline the steps you take from conception to launch, including requirements gathering, design mock-ups, coding, testing, and obtaining user feedback. Stress the importance of collaboration with product and design teams and your experience in iterating based on user testing.

Think of a specific example of a problem, detailing the context and why it was challenging. Highlight the steps you took to identify the problem, brainstorm solutions, and implement the final solution. Focus on the learning experience gained through this challenge.

Discuss the blogs, forums, and conferences you regularly follow to keep up-to-date. Mention any coding challenges or side projects that allow you to apply new techniques, demonstrating your commitment to continuous learning in your field.

Describe how MVVM (Model-View-ViewModel) architecture separates data (Model) from the UI (View), improving code maintainability and scalability. Highlight your experience using MVVM in your projects and how it fosters better testability.

Share your experience working closely with UX/UI designers and how you've integrated user feedback into your development process. Discuss how user-centric designs improve app performance and user satisfaction in your work.

Explain your systematic approach to debugging, starting from replicating the issue, isolating variables, and using tools like Logcat. Share a specific example where your debugging skills led to fixing critical issues in an app.

Discuss metrics such as user retention, engagement rate, crash rate, and customer feedback scores. Emphasize the importance of analyzing these metrics to inform future development and improve the app's overall success.