Tech Lead – Android Core Product

Speechify

. Own major features and work closely with the design team .

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeRemote • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Android development, particularly with Kotlin and related technologies, while maintaining a strong focus on user-oriented design and problem-solving. Capable of driving feature ownership and collaborating effectively across teams to enhance app reliability and user experience.

Highest-signal resume keywords

5+ Years Of Software Engineering ExperienceKotlin DevelopmentAndroid App DevelopmentUser-Oriented Problem-SolvingExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

KotlinKotlin CoroutinesKotlin FlowDagger 2MVVMClean ArchitectureBackground ServicesMusic Player ServiceAndroid AnimationsJUnit Tests

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsUser-Oriented Problem-SolvingSelf-Drive

Tools & Technologies

Android ComponentsJetpack Navigation

Industry Keywords

Product Design IntuitionUser EmpathyReliability MetricsFeature ReleasesContinuous Feedback

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AndroidDaggerJUnitKotlin

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own major features and work closely with the design team
Take ownership of in-app features and deliver high-quality features
Shape the future of the Android team
Own, maintain, and improve reliability metrics for key features
Participate in discussions across Product, Design, and Engineering
Review pull requests and support teammates
Handle critical issues and unexpected challenges
Own feature releases and provide nightly builds for the QA team
Participate in several technical interviews targeted for completion within one week

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of software engineering experience
Familiarity with Android components
Experience building or contributing to at least one Android app
Product design intuition and user empathy
Drive to push the boundaries of Android UI/UX
Understanding of the importance of tests and how to approach writing tests
Self-drive to improve the app and codebase above and beyond what's outlined in the spec
Solid experience with Kotlin, Kotlin Coroutines, Kotlin Flow, Dagger 2, MVVM, Clean Architecture, Background Services, Music Player Service, Android Animations, Jetpack Navigation, and JUnit tests
Excellent communication skills
User-oriented problem-solving approach
Driven with continuous feedback from leaders
Portfolio and LinkedIn links requested with application

Benefits

Comp & perks

A fast-growing environment where you can help shape the company and product
An entrepreneurial-minded team that supports risk, intuition, and hustle
A hands-off management approach so you can focus and do your best work
An opportunity to make a big impact in a transformative industry
Competitive salaries
A friendly and laid-back atmosphere
Commitment to building a great asynchronous culture
Opportunity to work on a life-changing product that millions of people use
Build products that directly impact and support people with learning differences like dyslexia, ADD, low vision, concussions, autism, and more
Work in one of the fastest growing sectors of tech, the intersection of artificial intelligence and audio
100% distributed setting with no office