Senior Mobile App Developer, Android Job at Also., Palo Alto, CA

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  • Also.
  • Palo Alto, CA

Job Description

About ALSO. We’re ALSO, an electric mobility company originally conceived as a part of Rivian. We’re a passionate team of builders, dreamers, doers and innovators, focused on creating entirely new (not to mention, innovative and delightful) vertically integrated, small EVs designed to meet the global mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. Our mission is to inspire everyone to ride ALSO—replacing many local car, truck and SUV miles with ones on vehicles that are more affordable, more enjoyable and 10-50x more efficient. As the founding Android engineer at ALSO, you’ll be responsible for building our first customer-facing Android app—one that connects directly to our flagship electric vehicle via Bluetooth and delivers a seamless, software-defined riding experience. You’ll collaborate closely with our staff iOS lead to ensure cross-platform consistency while taking full ownership of Android architecture, implementation, and release. This is a high-impact role for a seasoned Android engineer who thrives in 0→1 environments, takes initiative, and is excited to help define a best-in-class user experience for a connected hardware product. What you will do: Lead development of ALSO's first Android app, supporting key customer features from onboarding to vehicle interaction Integrate with the flagship EV via BLE to support functionality like pairing, unlocking, and real-time telemetry Implement well-structured, maintainable code using modern Android paradigms (Kotlin, Jetpack, MVVM, etc.) Work alongside the staff iOS lead to align on feature design, UX patterns, BLE behavior, and backend integration Define Android-specific architecture, tooling, testing, and release workflows Collaborate with firmware and backend teams to design clear, well documented BLE protocols and REST/GraphQL APIs Advocate for Android platform excellence while embracing shared application and EV UI/UX goals Help shape a scalable mobile codebase and contribute to early team culture, documentation, and engineering best practices What you will bring: 6+ years of experience building and shipping high-quality Android apps Strong command of Kotlin, Android SDK, Jetpack libraries, and app architecture best practices Proven experience integrating with BLE-connected devices, including: Implementing and debugging custom GATT profiles Handling state transitions, background reconnection, and latency-sensitive data flows Familiarity with Android-specific BLE limitations/workarounds (e.g. scanning restrictions, quirks of OS versions and popular devices) Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment with incomplete specs and tight feedback loops Experience with Firebase and Google App Store distribution channels Working knowledge of common protocols (mTLS, gRPC, protobuf) Strong cross-functional communicator who can represent Android constraints while aligning with shared product goals Bonus: familiarity with LE Audio, media/control protocols, or prior work with connected mobility or smart devices Bonus: Experience working with hardware devices connected with wireless protocols (NFC, BLE, UWB) and organizing communications via background services Why ALSO. We’re passionate about helping the world find a better way to get there—wherever it is you’re headed. We’re located in the heart of Silicon Valley and have brought together a world-class team from some of the biggest brands in the technology, automotive, cycling, outdoor recreation and retail spaces. Together we’re working hands-on to imagine, design and build an entirely new solution to a global set of transportation challenges. The salary for this position ranges from $165,000 to $220,000 per year , depending on experience and qualifications. Perks and Benefits Robust health coverage. Excellent health, dental and vision insurance covered up to 100% with FSA & HSA options. One Medical membership and dedicated insurance advocates. Rich fertility and family building benefits with Progyny. Flexible time off. 401(k) match. #J-18808-Ljbffr Also.

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