Android Engineer - Comet (San Franscisco, Palo Alto, New York, London, Belgrade)
Role Overview
This senior-level Android Engineer role involves developing and expanding the Comet browser for Android, focusing on building a performant native app used by millions globally. The engineer will collaborate with design, data science, machine learning, infrastructure, and QA teams to ensure high-quality UX and UI, instrument analytics, and manage deployment processes. Working in a small, fast-moving team, the hire will take ownership of delivering impactful features that enhance the browsing experience.
Perks & Benefits
The role is fully remote with locations specified in San Francisco, Palo Alto, New York, London, and Belgrade, implying flexibility across time zones. Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for dependents, a 401(k) plan, and equity as part of the compensation package. The culture emphasizes a passion for shipping, collaboration in a small team, and opportunities for career growth through ownership and fast-paced innovation.
Full Job Description
Perplexity AI is looking for an experienced Android Engineer to join our small team revolutionizing the way people browse the Internet. You will be responsible for building and expanding Comet for Android - Perplexity’s new browser.
The ideal candidate should have strong programming skills, an interest in AI and large language models, and a passion for delivering a great UX backed by a quality UI.
Responsibilities
Develop a performant native Android app that millions of users around the world enjoy using.
Ensure a high craft and quality bar, both in the user experience and the developer experience.
Work closely with design teams to design fast and intuitive UI.
Collaborate with data science and machine learning teams to instrument, analyze, and improve the end-to-end experience.
Work with infrastructure and QA teams on deployment processes, including testing, release, and monitoring.
Requirements
4+ years industry experience
Expertise in Jetpack Compose, Kotlin Coroutines and Flow
Strong Android fundamentals and a proven track record of working with a modern Android stack built in Kotlin
Understands how to manage performance and speed
(Preferred) Deep experience with Gradle, JNI, Kotlinization of codebases and tooling in large codebases
(Preferred) Experience with Chromium development for Android
Comfortable working with a small, fast-moving team, must be willing to dive in and take ownership
A passion for shipping
Our cash compensation range for this role is $200,000 - $400,000.
Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including, experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed above.
Equity: In addition to the base salary, equity may be part of the total compensation package.
Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents. Includes a 401(k) plan.
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