The Planet Group · 1 week ago
Senior Android Engineer – Platform & Performance
United States
Contract
Remote
Senior Level
$70/hr - $80/hrThe Planet Group is seeking a Senior Android Engineer focused on foundational architecture and performance optimization. This role involves leading application integration, managing app initialization strategies, and ensuring scalable mobile infrastructure while optimizing performance.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Mike Griffin
Responsibilities
Lead Application Integration: Act as the primary architect for integrating complex third-party SDKs and Service Delivery Interfaces (SDIs)
Own the "App Start": Direct the strategy for app initialization, managing performance tradeoffs between eager and lazy loading to ensure a world-class startup time
MMP Management: Expertly handle integrations with Mobile Measurement Partners (MMPs) to ensure accurate attribution and deep-linking without impacting app stability
Optimize & Scale: Build and maintain scalable mobile infrastructure that remains performant as the codebase and user base grow
Data Orchestration: Utilize GraphQL to streamline API interactions and reduce network overhead
Qualification
Required
US Citizens and Green Card Holders Only
Proven track record of managing how disparate systems and libraries live together within a single, massive mobile environment
Deep knowledge of Android Vitals, memory management, and profiling tools
Professional experience building or deeply integrating third-party SDKs and handling the unique lifecycle challenges they present
Proficiency with GraphQL and a 'test-first' mentality using robust Unit Testing frameworks
You don't just build features; you build the systems that make features possible
Company
The Planet Group
The Planet Group is a global advisory and staffing firm operating at the intersection of talent and transformation.
Founded in 1997
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
MidOcean Partners
2021-05-27Acquired
2018-01-22Private Equity
Leadership Team
Tim Simmerly
Chief Executive Officer
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