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YOUR TEAM AND ROLE
Working on the Android Functional Team, you'll build secure, privacy-focused applications for Android devices, using Kotlin, Maestro and Graphite, and work on related projects. Recent projects include:
- Privacy Pro support
- Improving autofill
- Phishing & Malware Protection
ABOUT YOU
- Extensive Android engineering background (7+ years) with experience working on at least two large native Android applications.
- Solid experience programming in Kotlin.
- Deep understanding of MV concepts, mobile threading, and memory management and how they apply to mobile applications.
- A fundamental understanding of complex data structures and algorithms.
- Ability to leverage both quantitative and qualitative data and collaborate with a cross-functional team to develop effective UX solutions.
- Creative problem-solving and risk-taking. You like to take the initiative to push projects forward but know when to involve others.
- Excellent communication skills. You can validate your decisions and communicate them clearly.
COMPENSATION
$178,500 USD annually and stock options. Compensation is identical within professional levels https://duckduckgo.com/how-we-work, regardless of geographic location or team. Compensation for each professional level is transparent across the organization.
Eligibility for company-sponsored health benefits is limited to team members based in the United States. This program does not extend to team members located in other countries, such as Canada or the UK.
Our Team Member Support Guide https://duckduckgo.com/assets/hiring/team_support_guide.pdf explains how we prioritise your wellbeing including paid parental leave, office setup and co-working allowances.
HIRING PROCESS
Hiring works best when it's a two-way street. Learn how we help you get to know DuckDuckGo, envision your future role here, and find out more about how we hire https://duckduckgo.com/how-we-hire.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
DuckDuckGo provides equal work opportunities to all team members and