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Pika · 8 months ago

Software Engineer, Android

positionPalo Alto, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$225K/yr - $275K/yr

Pika is an AI platform that allows users to create videos from text prompts. They are looking for a Senior Android Engineer to take ownership of their Android development efforts and contribute to shaping the mobile app vision.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Generative AIGraphic DesignVideo
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Responsibilities

Own the development of Pika’s next-generation Android applications, ensuring top-tier performance and seamless user experiences
Collaborate closely with designers, product managers, and backend engineers to design and implement features that delight users
Drive the overall technical vision and architecture for the Android platform, ensuring scalability and robustness
Mentor and guide other Android engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation
Partner with cross-functional teams to align on product goals and ensure seamless integration across platforms
Stay at the forefront of modern Android frameworks, tools, and design trends, driving continuous improvement

Qualification

Android developmentKotlinJetpack ComposeCoroutinesUI/UX designDesign principlesMentoring engineersUser-focused designVideo/multimedia appsCore animationGraphics frameworksMedia frameworks

Required

Seasoned professional, experienced in building and shipping consumer-facing Android applications
Mastery of Kotlin and expertise in the Android ecosystem, including Jetpack Compose, Coroutines, and related tools
Direct work on UI/UX with modern frameworks and a strong understanding of Design principles
Proven track record of leading engineering efforts for apps live in the Google Play Store, showcasing exceptional design, functionality, and performance
Strong leadership and communication skills, with experience mentoring engineers and fostering team collaboration
Passion for user-focused design and an eye for detail

Preferred

Experience building video or multimedia apps is a strong plus
Knowledge of core animation, graphics, and media frameworks

Benefits

Equity in a fast-growing startup shaping the future of video creation.
A supportive and collaborative office culture - we’re all building and launching together.

Company

Pika

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Pika is an AI platform that allows users to create videos from text prompts, including text to video, image to video, and editing tools.
dateFounded in 2023
location
Palo Alto, California, USA
people-size2-10 employees
web-link
https://pika.art

H1B Sponsorship

Pika has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (9)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$135M
Key Investors
Spark CapitalLightspeed Venture Partners
2024-06-05Series B· $80M
2023-11-28Series A· $35M
2023-09-01Seed· $5M

Leadership Team

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Demi Guo
Co-Founder & CEO
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