AOL Sr. Software Apps Engineer - Android (Reston, VA)

AOL is a global media and technology company, representing the best of premium content and innovative platforms. Originally known as America Online, we once connected over 35 million people to the internet, becoming a cultural icon and business behemoth. We recognized digital as the future of media and set out to build a network to enable our company—and our users and partners—to capitalize on this new world. We've always had the drive and innovative thinking to mobilize the future. Now, we have the tools, the reach, and the resources to make this future a reality. We just need YOU!

A Little About Us

AOL, the original trailblazer of online communication, is looking for creative, exciting, deeply-technical agents of change who seek to blaze a new trail.

We are looking for exceptional engineers to join us in creating exciting new mobile products for our popular, ever-expanding portfolio.

AOL App is destination for the latest headlines to fast-loading email and trending videos, AOL app brings it all together on your mobile device. You would be working with a tight-knit team of engineers on a highly engaging application that is designed specifically to satisfy our most loyal members. It takes powerful technology to connect our brands and partners with millions of active users. Whether you’re looking to write mobile app code, engineer the servers behind our massive ad tech stacks, or develop algorithms to help us process trillions of data points a day, what you do here will have a huge impact on our business—and the world. Want in?

Location Preference: Reston, Virginia - hybrid work environment

Responsibilities: 

• Define, design, develop, and deliver major new features across current and future products, ensuring timely completion.

• Conduct peer code reviews, contributing to a collaborative environment while learning from team members.

• Solve complex engineering and user experience challenges with elegant, seamless solutions.

• Own key features of the mobile application that will impact millions of users.

• Collaborate with engineering teams to explore innovative solutions and share knowledge.

• Work closely with designers, product managers, and engineers to implement new features, enhancements, platform improvements, and bug fixes.

• Write testable, reliable code, and continuously deploy to production systems in collaboration with fellow engineers.

• Participate in a learning-focused culture through design discussions and code reviews.

• Take ownership of deploying, monitoring, and operating large-scale production systems globally.

• Propose alternative approaches and leverage new technologies to solve complex problems and meet goals.

A lot about YOU

You are passionate about growing your skills and value high quality application development on modern tech stack and cloud. You will enjoy building the next generation of communication products, web and mobile platforms. You are interested in how best to drive tasks to completion, collaborate to achieve your goals, think through scenarios and edge cases, learn from your leadership, and understand the broader impact of your work. If you are interested in joining a world-class team of passionate people and industry veterans who care about code quality, architecture, design and user experience as much as having fun together, then we’d like to talk to you.  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science (or equivalent) with 8+ years of professional software engineering experience.

• Expertise in Android development using Java and Kotlin, with a strong understanding of Android SDK and modern development tools.

• Passion for Android development, including in-depth experience with Material Design, ensuring rich, native experiences that leverage Android’s unique capabilities across devices.

• Strong Computer Science fundamentals, with expertise in data structures, algorithms, and software design to ensure high-performance, scalable mobile applications.

• Deep knowledge of Android architecture and lifecycle management, including components like Activities, Fragments, Services, Broadcast Receivers, and Content Providers.

• Proficiency in design patterns, modular code structure, and continuous integration/deployment practices to support large-scale, high-traffic apps.

• Experience with mobile test-driven development (TDD), using tools such as Espresso, Robolectric, and Appium to ensure high-quality, maintainable code.

• Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and fellow engineers to create intuitive and scalable mobile experiences.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively collaborate within a globally distributed team.

• Experience translating design assets and product requirements into efficient, responsive Android user interface code.

• Familiarity with additional development tools like Charles Proxy and Figma/UI Designer for debugging and design collaboration is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in leading app user growth initiatives

• Shipped an app to the Google Play store

• Experience developing Mobile applications frameworks and/or SDK solutions for Identity, Payments, Analytics 

• Experience with SCRUM or similar agile development methodology.

• Have experience working closely with product teams, designers, and other developers to create a truly delightful mobile experience

The material job duties and responsibilities of this role include those listed above as well as adhering to Yahoo policies; exercising sound judgment; working effectively, safely and inclusively with others; exhibiting trustworthiness and meeting expectations; and safeguarding business operations and brand integrity.

At Yahoo, we offer flexible hybrid work options that our employees love! While most roles don’t require regular office attendance, you may occasionally be asked to attend in-person events or team sessions. You’ll always get notice to make arrangements. Your recruiter will let you know if a specific job requires regular attendance at a Yahoo office or facility. If you have any questions about how this applies to the role, just ask the recruiter!

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The compensation for this position ranges from $128,250.00 - $266,875.00/yr and will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills and experience.The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions. Our comprehensive benefits include healthcare, a great 401k, backup childcare, education stipends and much (much) more.

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