Android Engineer at Modal

New York, New York, United States

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$150,000 – $220,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Gaming, Social MediaIndustries

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience shipping Android apps
  • Expertise in Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, Coroutines/Flow, and AndroidX
  • Strong grasp of app architectures (MVVM or MVI), navigation, theming, and Material 3
  • Experience with complex real-time apps, video/media-heavy workflows, or social applications
  • Obsession with the quality of code and interfaces
  • Interest in product and taking ownership of broad product areas (likes to run experiments, talk to users, and use the product avidly)
  • Practiced at using analytics, A/B testing, user feedback, bug/crash reports to inform development
  • Experience using REST (Retrofit/OkHttp) and working with backend teams to accomplish product goals
  • A love for gaming, however you define it!
  • Excellent written and verbal communication; strong async/sync collaboration skills
  • Work on-site at our NYC office 5 days a week

Responsibilities

  • Own major parts of the Android codebase and contribute to architecture decisions
  • Build features used by millions of gamers, from sharing workflows to profile pages and chat
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with design, backend, and product to ship fast without sacrificing quality
  • Advocate for user experience, performance, and accessibility
  • Help mentor junior engineers and uphold a high bar for code quality and engineering culture
  • Stay on top of Android best practices and help us keep the tech stack modern and efficient

Skills

Kotlin
Jetpack Compose
Coroutines
Flow
AndroidX
MVVM
MVI
Navigation
Material 3
Video Processing
Real-time Apps

Modal

Employee training and skill development platform

About Modal

Modal Learning focuses on improving employee performance through skill development for businesses. Their main product, the Modal Mastery Platform, uses active learning techniques, including live cohort sessions, labs, and one-on-one coaching, to help employees engage with the material effectively. Unlike competitors, Modal Learning offers a subscription model that provides structured eight-week training programs, aligning skill development with organizational goals. The company's goal is to empower employees and help organizations retain talent by providing clear career development paths.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2021Year Founded
$30.8MTotal Funding
EARLY_VCCompany Stage
Consulting, EducationIndustries
51-200Employees

Risks

Competition from established players and emerging startups could dilute Modal's market share.
Focus on data and AI may limit appeal to companies seeking broader skill development.
Economic downturns could reduce corporate spending on employee training, impacting revenue.

Differentiation

Modal offers personalized technical skills training with on-demand coaching.
The platform uses cohort-based learning to enhance engagement and retention.
Modal's strategic skills planning aligns training with business goals.

Upsides

Increased demand for personalized learning experiences boosts Modal's market potential.
Growing emphasis on data and AI skills aligns with Modal's course offerings.
Subscription model provides steady revenue and predictable growth for Modal.

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