Senior Software Engineer II, Android Engineering

Axon - Boston, MA

Full-time - Senior

Boston, MA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

As a Senior Software Engineer on Axon's Robotics team, you will play a pivotal role in developing advanced robotic systems for law enforcement and military agencies. Your focus will be on building Android-based software for the Ground Control Station (GCS) that operators use to interact with ground and air robots. This position involves solving complex problems and delivering elegant solutions that directly impact public safety. You will collaborate with engineers, product designers, and other stakeholders to create a best-in-class mobile robotics software solution.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and design reviews to ensure high standards of software quality and maintainability.
• Collaborate with the Axon product design team to translate UI designs into engaging, functional mobile solutions.
• Oversee the entire mobile software lifecycle, from prototyping through commercialization and post-launch support.
• Provide technical oversight to ensure timely, high-quality delivery of team commitments.
• Design and develop Android system applications, creating efficient, responsive user experiences that extend Android's capabilities.
• Optimize system applications for performance and low latency, ensuring smooth operation across various device conditions.
• Develop services to handle near real-time, critical tasks, enabling responsive, reliable data handling for system applications.
• Improve resource allocation and memory management for reduced latency and stable performance.
• Customize Android System UI elements to deliver tailored, user-centered experiences aligned with device-specific requirements.
• Collaborate with cloud and firmware teams for seamless integration of key components.
• Set a high technical standard for the team through rigorous code and design reviews.
• Mentor engineers, fostering professional growth and technical expertise within the team.
• Refine engineering processes, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and long-term project planning.
• Build stable, reliable software that meets the high standards required for mission-critical applications.

Requirements

• 5+ years of Android Development Experience with a proven track record of shipping Android applications to the Google Play Store or building custom Android systems.
• Hands-on experience with AOSP modifications, particularly in adapting Android system elements to meet unique user requirements on embedded systems and designing custom services.
• Strong understanding of Android Framework APIs, system services, and Binder IPC for efficient inter-process communication.
• Skilled in Java and Kotlin for Android development.
• Knowledge of architectural patterns such as MVVM and MVI, along with experience in unit testing for robust application development.
• Familiarity with modern Android libraries and frameworks including Retrofit, Coroutines, OkHttp, Hilt, and Jetpack Compose.
• Skilled in using Android Studio, systrace, and adb to identify and resolve latency issues.

Nice-to-haves

• Solid grasp of networking protocols (TCP, UDP, DHCP, DNS, Server-Sent-Events, Websockets) with experience debugging using Wireshark or Charles.
• Experience working with video streaming technologies and IoT connectivity, especially over BLE or WiFi.
• Proficient with the Android build tools for custom builds.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
• Discretionary time off
• Paid parental leave for all
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Fitness Programs
• Emotional & Development Programs
• Snacks in the offices