Aura
Senior Software Engineer, Device Platform
New York City, San Francisco · Senior · Part-time
Sponsorship not specified$160k-$220kDetected 68 days ago
JavaKotlinAndroidCode ReviewRESTgRPCExcelCommunicationMentoring
About the role
- Aura is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join the Frame Platform Team, responsible for the Android-based software experience that powers our connected frame products.
- In this role, you will primarily work on the platform application - the core system app that defines the Aura product experience - as well as the services that keep our devices up to date and running reliably in the field.
Responsibilities
- Develop and evolve the core platform application - from architecture through delivery.
- Design and implement Android system services and background processes that support device lifecycle management, including OTA update delivery, installation orchestration, and rollback handling.
- Collaborate with firmware and hardware teams to integrate new device capabilities into the platform app and associated services.
- Drive quality through thorough testing practices - unit, integration, and end-to-end - and establish patterns that raise the bar across the team.
- Lead technical design discussions, write clear design documents, and participate in code reviews to maintain high engineering standards.
- Mentor and support other engineers on the team, contributing to a culture of craft, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
- You'll work within a vendor-customized Android environment, collaborating closely with product, firmware, and backend teams to deliver a polished, resilient platform.
- Build a world where people feel closer to their loved ones every day.
- We're constantly building new software and hardware products while improving our existing ones.
Requirements
- 7+ years of Android development experience
- Strong proficiency in Java and Kotlin
Nice to have
- Experience shipping software for Android-based consumer hardware products
- Comfort reading and navigating AOSP source to understand platform behavior, even if not actively modifying it day-to-day.
- Experience with backend integration for device services - REST/gRPC APIs, push messaging, or device telemetry pipelines.
- Prior experience in a startup or fast-paced hardware/software product environment.
- Because You Matter: We believe in creating a happy and supportive work environment, so you can both excel at your job and actually enjoy coming into work each day.
- Compensation for this role will be in the $160,000 - $220,000 range.
- For full-time, US-based employees.
- 🌯 Lunch and snacks - In SF & NY Offices
Compensation
- for this role will be in the $160,000 - $220,000 range.
- Aura fully matches the first 4% of your salary contributed
Benefits
- 📈 Generous stock option program - begins vesting after 1 year
- 🏥 Comprehensive health plans
- 💪 $150 monthly fitness allowance - gym, coaching, etc
- 🏝 Flexible time off - and you're required to take at least 10 days off each year
- Our engineering team delivers rapid innovation across the entire stack from hardware to machine vision.
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