Android Applications Developer
At a glance
Mid-level Mobile Engineering role at Motorolasolutions. Chicago · full-time · $76,900–$95,300 base.
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What you'll do
- Take Android apps from requirements and technical design through implementation, testing, release, upkeep and improvements
- Guide other engineers while staying hands-on and accountable for software quality and app stability
- Keep several projects moving at once and deliver them on schedule
- Discuss technical choices and issues with teammates and managers, including across a distributed team
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree is required, along with U.S. citizenship
- You have practical experience with Android interfaces and the Android operating system
- You know Android Studio and the Android SDK, and can build with Java and Kotlin
- You bring strong debugging ability and experience improving app performance, including memory and processor use
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits a hands-on developer who can guide peers while owning Android application work. You’ll work with a distributed team and handle multiple projects in parallel. U.S. citizenship is required; the position is based in Chicago.
From the employer
Company Overview
At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.
Department Overview
Devices Android Application Development Team is responsible for architecting, designing Android applications for use by Public Safety customers.
Job Description
Android Applications Developer will be responsible for the following:
• Your responsibilities will range from requirements gathering, architecture, driving solutions, design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and enhance mobile applications
• Lead development capabilities, ability to guide & mentor other engineers
• High ownership, self-sufficient, hands-on leader to drive quality and maintain application stability
• Ability to deliver multiple simultaneous projects on time
• Able to brainstorm and communicate technology decisions and issues with peers and management
• Strong ability and enthusiasm to learn new technologies in a short time
• Able to work effectively in a distributed team environment
Additional Qualified Skills:
• Actual Working Experience with Android UI frameworks and Android OS
• In-depth experience with Android Studio and the Android SDK
• Java and Kotlin is required.
• C and C++ experience
• Performance analysis and tuning experience including memory usage, CPU utilization etc
• Excellent debugging skills to solve challenging problems
• Experience/knowledge with wireless device to device communication standards (Bluetooth, BLE, NFC, WiFi) is a plus.
• Experience/knowledge in mobile application software development tools (e.g. GIT, JIRA…), testing, process (Agile, Kanban) and configuration management.
• Professional knowledge of REST, TCP/IP, SIP, RTP, HTTP, and UDP is a plus.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
Target Base Salary Range: $76,900 - $95,300 USD
Basic Requirements
Bachelor's Degree.
US citizenship required
Travel Requirements
None
Relocation Provided
None
Position Type
New Grad
Referral Payment Plan
YesOur U.S. Benefits include:
Incentive Bonus Plans
Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
401K with Company Match
10 Paid Holidays
Generous Paid Time Off Packages
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Paid Parental & Family Leave
and more!
EEO Statement
Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.
We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.
We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.
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