Android Engineer, Sr.
About The Company
Perchwell is a cutting-edge real estate listings platform designed to revolutionize the way real estate professionals search, collaborate, and close deals. Built with a modern architecture, Perchwell offers a robust listings infrastructure that integrates market research and client collaboration into a seamless experience. The platform leverages AI-powered features and mobile-first capabilities to meet the evolving expectations of consumers and real estate agents alike. Focused on innovation and data-driven solutions, Perchwell aims to empower real estate professionals with the most intelligent and connected platform in the industry, enabling them to operate more efficiently and effectively in a competitive market.
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced Android Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle of our mobile applications, from design and development to deployment and maintenance. Mobile technology is at the core of our platform, as real estate agents rely heavily on Perchwell while on the go to search listings, collaborate with clients, and close deals efficiently. As part of a small, collaborative team, you will work closely with cross-functional partners including product managers and backend developers to shape our mobile architecture, establish coding standards, and implement innovative features. This position offers flexibility for remote work, with a requirement for NYC-based candidates to work from our Soho Manhattan headquarters at least three days per week, including mandatory in-office Mondays. Your contributions will directly impact thousands of real estate professionals, helping them operate more effectively through a reliable, scalable, and user-centric mobile experience.
Qualifications
- 4-6 years of professional Android development experience
- Strong proficiency in Kotlin and the modern Android ecosystem (Jetpack, Compose, Coroutines, dependency injection, etc.)
- Proven track record of owning and delivering features from conception through release
- Solid understanding of mobile reliability and scalability best practices
- Experience contributing to technical direction, including defining standards and architectural decisions
- Excellent communication skills, capable of articulating technical tradeoffs clearly to stakeholders
- Strong collaboration skills with backend and product teams to translate business needs into technical solutions
- Passion for ownership, continuous improvement, and iterative development
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality Android applications
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define features and technical specifications
- Implement modern Android architecture, including modular design and dependency management
- Identify and resolve bugs and performance issues to ensure app stability and scalability
- Participate in architectural decisions and contribute to setting technical standards
- Work closely with backend teams to design robust API integrations and client-server contracts
- Implement continuous integration and automated testing to improve development efficiency
- Maintain documentation of technical solutions, standards, and best practices
- Stay updated on industry trends and incorporate innovative solutions into the development process
- Mentor junior team members and promote a culture of quality and ownership
Benefits
- Flexible paid time off policy, including 10 paid company holidays
- 401(k) plan with company matching contributions
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
- Commuter benefits to support sustainable transportation
- Parental leave policies to support work-life balance
- Annual company-wide onsite or offsite events to foster team cohesion
- Access to a modern, well-stocked office in Soho, Manhattan, with catered meals and social activities