Senior Android Developer, Networking & Data

This role is for an Senior Android Developer within the Life360 team.This person will be an integral part of the core of our app as they will be required to become experts in technologies supporting our highly visible mapping, communication, driving & safety features. As a member of the team it is expected that you will be highly involved in architecting, designing and leading development of the next generation of our systems and features.

For candidates based out of Canada, the salary range for this position is 145,000 to 169,500 CAD. We take into consideration an individual’s background and experience in determining final salary- therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes a wide range of medical, dental, vision, financial, and other benefits, as well as equity.

What You’ll Do

• Work on a cross-functional team with close cooperation with Product, Design, Marketing & Data Science
• Opportunity to develop and maintain networking, data and authorization frameworks which enable core functionality in the Life360 app
• Build and maintain high-throughput systems that emit meta and sensor data to Kafka streams
• Participate in interviewing potential candidates and improving the candidate experience by providing feedback

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Engineering, related field or equivalent practical experience
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in Java/Kotlin
• Gradle, Android Studio knowledge
• Experience working on a commercial app (presently found on the app store)
• Passionate for technology and never-ending curiosity about the new features in Android
• Comfortable with multiple areas of the Android SDK
• Comfortable in a small, intense, and high-growth start-up environment
• Capable of operating autonomously and with high agency
• Effectively communicates verbally and in writing

Bonus

• Experience working with reactive programming such as RxJava/Coroutines
• Experience with Retrofit and OkHttp
• Experience JWT and OAuth 2.0 standard
• Experience with Room and the Android Repository data layer pattern
• Experience with high-performance networking and persistence
• Experience with Uber RIBs or VIPER or MVVM design patterns

Our Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans
• RRSP plan with DPSP company matching program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental well being
• Flexible PTO, several company wide days off throughout the year & paid Holiday Shutdown
• Learning & Development programs
• Equipment, tools, and reimbursement support for a productive remote environment
• Free Life360 Platinum Membership for your preferred circle
• Free Tile Products

Life360 Values

Our company’s mission driven culture is guided by our shared values to create a trusted work environment where you can bring your authentic self to work and make a positive difference

• Be a Good Person – We have a team of high integrity people you can trust.
• Be Direct With Respect – We communicate directly, even when it’s hard.
• Members Before Metrics – We focus on building an exceptional experience for families.
• High Intensity High Impact – We do whatever it takes to get the job done.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We believe that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better results. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. It fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our customers and the communities we serve. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic best selves to work.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Life360. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any legally protected status.  

We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. We believe that a diversity of perspectives and experiences create a foundation for the best ideas. Come join us in building something meaningful.

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