Tech Lead, Android Core Product

Speechify

. Own major features and work closely with the design team to deliver high-quality in-app features.

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeRemote • New Jersey • United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Android development, particularly with Kotlin and related technologies, while possessing a strong product design intuition and user empathy. Capable of driving feature releases and improving app reliability through effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.

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5+ Years Of Software Engineering ExperienceKotlin DevelopmentAndroid UI/UX DesignMVVM ArchitectureJUnit Testing

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Hard Skills

KotlinKotlin CoroutinesKotlin FlowDagger 2MVVMClean ArchitectureBackground ServicesMusic Player ServiceAndroid AnimationsJetpack Navigation

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsUser Oriented Problem SolvingSelf-Driven ImprovementCollaborationContinuous Feedback Reception

Tools & Technologies

Android ComponentsJUnit TestsOpen Source Android Experience

Industry Keywords

Product DesignUser EmpathyFeature ReleasesReliability MetricsCross-Functional Collaboration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AndroidDaggeriOSJUnitKotlinNode.jsOpen Source

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own major features and work closely with the design team to deliver high-quality in-app 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 teams.
Review pull requests and support teammates.
Handle critical issues and unexpected challenges.
Own feature releases and provide nightly builds for the QA team.
Support the growing Android app user base and work on new projects.
Make product decisions and build user experiences that delight users.
Participate in several technical interviews during an interview process 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.
Rock 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 when applying.
Open source Android experience is a bonus.
Experience with iOS, Web, or NodeJS is a bonus.

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, and a 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.
Bonus compensation.
Stock compensation.
100% distributed work setting with no office.
Asynchronous culture.