Senior Android Software Engineer SDK, API, and OTA

Job description

This might be the perfect role for you if you are excited by:

• Working on Android software that is shipped directly to our custom hardware rather than a typical mobile application
• Digging into APIs and SDKs close to AOSP and firmware while keeping your responsibilities in the application layer (it’s a great chance to expand your knowledge and learn new things!)
• Being one of the first people to get access to early prototypes and test units of new hardware
• Having input on the CPU, memory, and other specs that will be included
• Contributing to the development and roadmap for a major piece of our tech stack (our in-house OTA utility)
• Driving much of your own roadmap (TONS of autonomy)
• Building a product that our customers genuinely love because it solves real, everyday problems for busy families and those with neurodivergent kids (the ADHD and Autism communities are among our biggest fans)

If so, read on!

Summary

Skylight’s mission is to build the OS of the family.

We make consumer products, like Skylight Frame and Skylight Calendar, that are loved by millions of people across the globe.

Through a singular focus on care for our customers, Skylight has scaled from a school project to over $180M in annual revenue while being completely bootstrapped.

We have a huge opportunity to make family life easier and more connected, and that’s why we have been working hard to expand our team.

At Skylight, our engineering team is small but mighty — our software powers an experience for millions of customers.

We've built a healthy, bootstrapped, and profitable business, and are scaling our Engineering team to better support our growth, improve our technical infrastructure, and continue to expand the feature set for customers.

This is a Senior or higher-level position.

Our ideal candidate is a deeply experienced Android engineer with expert-level command of Android App development, Kotlin, and Clean architecture (MVVM).

But more than that, they’re experienced in working on low-level APIs, navigating AOSP, and implementing Android solutions for custom hardware.

Experience working with Jetpack Compose is nice to have, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside a Firmware engineer and our PM of Hardware, writing Kotlin in our APK to implement solutions and solve problems that support new and existing custom hardware
• Support our utility app for health checks and new version installations (our custom OTA app updater)
• Implement and refine Wi-Fi and Bluetooth workflows, including scanning, pairing, and connection logic
• Adhere to best practices in our Android build and deployment processes
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to develop and implement new features for our Android application
• Write high-quality, reusable, and maintainable code in Kotlin following MVVM and Clean Architecture patterns.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive test suite to ensure the quality and stability of the application
• Optimize application performance and improve the user experience
• Ensure that our Android architecture enables scaling both our team and user base
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to improve code quality
• Contribute to processes for monitoring performance, device logs, and exceptions

Requirements

• 6+ years of native Android development experience
• Deep expertise in Kotlin and the Android SDK
• Strong grasp of Android architecture patterns (MVVM, Clean Architecture)
• Experience working near the AOSP layer or with custom hardware
• Hands-on experience with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth APIs, including connectivity and pairing flows
• Solid understanding of release management and OTA workflows
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to collaborate well with a fully remote team
• Passion for learning and staying current with Android trends
• Bonus: Experience with Jetpack Compose

Benefits

Our competitive compensation package includes:

• Competitive Salary + Equity Package
• 401K matching
• Wellness, learning, and home-office budgets
• Health, Dental & Vision Medical Plans
• Tremendous autonomy to set the direction of your work
• Unlimited PTO
• Company holidays on the first Friday of every month

About Skylight

Skylight is a technology startup based out of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Our mission is to connect loved ones by creating the world’s simplest products and services that improve family life.

We make consumer products, like Skylight Frame and Skylight Calendar, that are loved by millions of people across the globe.

Our founders are former venture capitalists and serial entrepreneurs, who have scaled this business to $180M+ in annual revenue while being completely bootstrapped.

We think often about the millions of smiles we are able to put on our customers’ faces each day, and it fills our hearts with purpose.

That’s why we have been working hard to expand our team and invent so that we can continue to bring the magic of Skylight to millions more loved ones throughout the world.

At Skylight, we have three core principles that guide our work and help us manage the business day to day: autonomy, rigor, and care.

These principles show up early and often and help guide the work we do and the way we work.

Equal opportunity employer

Skylight is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.

All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

If you’re the best person for the job, we want you on board!

We hire across the U.S., but for legal reasons, we have to list NY and CO separately.

For Colorado-based candidates, the range being offered for this role is $210K-233K based on experience and for California-based candidates, the range being offered for this role is $210-233K based on experience.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment for qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of this law.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Required Skill Profession

Computer Occupations