Android Engineer
Haystack Newsover 2 years ago
Lima, PeruMid Level
Responsibilities
- Develop the Haystack News application for Android mobile, Android TV, and Fire TV devices.
- Build engaging features that improve the reader experience in the flagship news application.
- Apply current Android development trends to create engaging user experiences.
- Refactor existing code using Clean Architecture, increase code coverage, and build new features conforming to that design.
- Use the Android framework, Kotlin, and Jetpack Compose.
- Collaborate with software developers to integrate existing APIs into the mobile application.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.
- At least 3 years of related professional work experience.
- Strong software engineering skills with expertise in Java and the Android platform.
- Strong written and spoken English skills; applications must be submitted in English.
- Ability to learn new technologies quickly and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong communication skills.
Benefits
- Travel to team offsite events.
- 100% paid Uber rides to the office.
- Opportunity to learn about multiple platforms.
About Haystack News
Haystack News builds a free, ad-supported streaming app that aggregates local and global news video into personalized channels for viewers on connected TVs and mobile devices. The privately held company, founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, partners with major outlets including ABC News, Bloomberg, CBC, and Euronews. It reaches millions of users and focuses on customizable live and on-demand news across Android TV, Fire TV, and other platforms.