Software Engineer- Android

Android Software Engineer – T-Mobile We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Android Software Engineer to join the team powering the T-Life app—T-Mobile’s flagship mobile experience. In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, and delivery of high-quality, performant, and AI-enabled Android features that reach millions of users. The Software Engineer is essential for designing, implementing, and deploying scalable mobile software solutions that meet customer requirements and support high availability environments. This role focuses on Android application development within established architecture, collaborating with engineering teams to build modern, reliable features and integrate backend services, including AI-powered capabilities. Success is measured by the ability to deliver dependable technical solutions, produce clear documentation, and contribute to continuous improvement and innovation that enhances customer experience and supports business goals. Responsibilities Develop and maintain Android application features using Kotlin and modern Android frameworks (e.g., Jetpack Compose) within established architectural patterns (e.g., MVVM, Clean Architecture). Design and implement solutions that integrate RESTful APIs and backend services, including AI-powered endpoints supporting personalization and intelligent user workflows. Collaborate cross‑functionally with Product, Design, QA, Backend, and AI teams to deliver high‑quality mobile solutions. Write maintainable, testable, and scalable code; participate in code reviews and contribute to unit and UI testing. Create clear documentation for software code, system designs, and business requirements. Support CI/CD and release processes using tools such as Git, Gradle, and Fastlane. Monitor application performance and reliability to ensure secure, responsive user experiences across Android devices and OS versions. Present ideas to improve systems, processes, or services based on technical research and platform best practices. Also responsible for other duties/projects as assigned by business management as needed. Education and Work Experience 2–4+ years of professional Android development experience. (Required) Bachelor’s Degree plus 3 years of related work experience (Required) OR advanced degree with 1 year of related work experience OR combination of education and experience deemed equivalent (Required) Acceptable areas of study include Computer Science or Engineering (Required) Experience contributing to a consumer‑facing Android application available in the Google Play Store. (Required) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Proficiency in Kotlin and Android development frameworks. Strong understanding of Android app lifecycle, navigation, permissions, and performance optimization. Experience integrating RESTful APIs and handling asynchronous workflows. Familiarity with dependency injection (e.g., Dagger/Hilt) and modern build tools (Gradle). Experience working with Git-based workflows and collaborative code review processes. Foundational exposure to AI‑enabled backend services (e.g., LLM-backed APIs, recommendation systems). Communication (Required) Customer Service (Required) Analytics (Required) Technical Writing (Required) Preferred Qualifications Exposure to AI-powered mobile features such as conversational interfaces or recommendation experiences. Experience with CI/CD environments and mobile release management. Familiarity with analytics and performance monitoring tools (e.g., Firebase, Instabug). Experience working in Agile development environments. Travel Travel Required: Yes Compensation Base Pay Range: $92,500 - $166,800. Corporate Bonus Target: 15%. Benefits Health, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending account; 401(k) with company match; employee stock grants and purchase plan; paid time off and paid holidays; parental and family leave; childcare subsidy; tuition assistance; disability and life insurance; commuter and transit programs; mobile service and home internet discounts; pet insurance. Equal Opportunity Employer T-Mobile USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All decisions regarding the employment relationship will be made without regard to age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religious affiliation, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, the presence of any physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Harassment or retaliation based on any of these factors is not tolerated. Accommodations If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know by emailing or calling 1‑844‑873‑9500. This contact channel is not a means to apply for or inquire about a position and we are unable to respond to non‑accommodation related requests. #J-18808-Ljbffr