ANDROID DEVELOPER JOBS

Android Developer Jobs

Build for billions of devices. Kotlin and Jetpack Compose at startups.

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What is a Android Developer?

Android developers build applications for Android phones, tablets, and other devices. At startups, you'll ship features for the world's most popular mobile platform, reaching billions of potential users.

Salary Ranges

$70k - $105k
Junior (0-2 years)
$105k - $155k
Mid-Level (2-5 years)
$155k - $235k
Senior (5+ years)

Typical Responsibilities

Build Android applications with Kotlin

Implement Jetpack Compose or XML UIs

Integrate with backend APIs

Handle Play Store submissions

Support diverse device sizes and versions

Optimize performance and battery

Required Skills

Kotlin
Android SDK
Android Studio
REST API integration
Android architecture patterns
Git version control

Nice to Have

Jetpack Compose
Room database
Coroutines/Flow
Firebase
Push notifications
CI/CD (Gradle, Fastlane)

Career Path

Entry
Junior Android Developer
0-2 years
Mid
Android Developer
2-5 years
Senior
Senior Android Developer
5-8 years
Staff
Staff Android Engineer
8+ years
Lead
Android Tech Lead
6+ years

Interview Tips

Know Kotlin Well

Coroutines, extension functions, null safety—Kotlin-specific features are often tested.

Understand the Lifecycle

Activity and Fragment lifecycles are fundamental. Know how to handle configuration changes and memory.

Device Diversity

Android runs on thousands of devices. Show you understand supporting different screen sizes, versions, and capabilities.

Show Published Apps

Play Store apps demonstrate real-world capability better than any interview question.

Profile Tips for Android Developers

Link Play Store appsShow Jetpack Compose examplesInclude screenshots and videosMention download numbersDescribe technical challenges solved
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Effectively yes for new development. Google recommends Kotlin as the preferred language. Most new Android codebases use Kotlin. Java knowledge is still useful for legacy code.

Yes, it's the future of Android UI. Many companies still use XML, but Compose adoption is growing rapidly. Learn both, prioritize Compose for new projects.

Test on multiple devices and versions. Use Android Jetpack libraries for backward compatibility. Focus on common screen sizes first. Use emulators and Firebase Test Lab.

Yes. Android has 70%+ global market share. Every consumer company needs Android apps. The talent pool is smaller than web development, making skills valuable.

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