Life360

Staff Android Engineer, App Experiences

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Mobile Applications, Family & LifestyleIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote First (US-based)
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $149,500 - $245,000 (US-based, may vary based on location, knowledge, skills, and experience)

Life360's mission is to keep people close to the ones they love through its category-leading mobile app and Tile tracking devices. The company serves approximately 66 million monthly active users globally and is committed to enhancing everyday family life with seamless coordination and peace of mind. Life360 operates as a remote-first company with over 500 employees.

The App Experiences team is focused on transforming the core mobile application into a more dynamic, intuitive, and emotionally engaging product. They own foundational in-app surfaces like navigation, home experiences, engagement loops, and contextual UI, aiming to increase the depth and utility of the app.

This role involves a major redesign and expansion of Life360's mobile application, rebuilding core experiences and re-architecting information architecture. The Staff Android Engineer will be instrumental in this transformation, collaborating directly with the design team to shape the future user experience. The role combines deep product engineering with a platform mindset, focusing on building foundational in-app experiences that deepen engagement and expand utility.

Requirements

  • The provided text does not explicitly list requirements for this role.

Responsibilities

  • Build core application experiences that increase the utility and emotional resonance of Life360 for millions of members.
  • Lead development efforts for key features and improvements within the Android application.

Company Information

  • Company: Life360
  • Mission: To keep people close to the ones they love.
  • Products: Mobile app and Tile tracking devices (location sharing, safe driver reports, crash detection).
  • User Base: Approximately 66 million monthly active users (MAU) across over 150 countries.
  • Work Environment: Remote-first company with over 500 employees.
  • Website: life360.com

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary Range: $149,500 to $245,000 (US-based)
  • Considerations for Salary: Individual's background and experience, geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
  • Additional Compensation: Includes equity.
  • Benefits: Wide range of medical, dental, vision, financial, and other benefits.

Skills

Android Development
Mobile App Design
UI/UX
Navigation
Engagement Loops
Contextual UI
Information Architecture
User Experience Design

Life360

Family safety services with location sharing

About Life360

Life360 offers family safety services through a mobile app that includes features like real-time location sharing, place alerts, and driver reports. These tools help families stay connected and informed about each other's whereabouts and driving habits. Unlike its competitors, Life360 focuses specifically on family-oriented services and has a large global user base, with over 25 million members in 13 languages. The company's goal is to enhance the safety and well-being of families through its subscription-based offerings.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2008Year Founded
$114.9MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consumer Software, CybersecurityIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Core business hours for work-life balance
No-meetings on Wednesday afternoons
Home office stipend
Remote-first work environment
In-person collaboration opportunities
Competitive pay and benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) program with company match

Risks

Increased competition from apps like WYA could threaten Life360's market share.
The new advertising platform may raise privacy concerns among Life360 users.
Supply chain vulnerabilities may arise from expanded partnerships with manufacturers like Jabil.

Differentiation

Life360 offers a comprehensive suite of family safety features, including location sharing.
The company integrates with smart home devices for seamless family safety management.
Life360's gamified user experience encourages safe driving habits among teenagers.

Upsides

Life360's inclusion in the Russell 2000 and 3000 Indexes boosts its market visibility.
The partnership with Jabil enhances Life360's manufacturing capabilities and product quality.
Expansion into smart home integration broadens Life360's market reach and user engagement.

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