Brick
Senior Android Engineer
Chicago, Illinois · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$150k-$200kDetected 41 days ago
KotlinAndroidJetpack ComposeCode ReviewCloud PlatformsWebSocketsAccessibilityLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration
About the role
- You will work across Kotlin, Jetpack libraries, system-level Android APIs, Accessibility and Device Policy integrations, secure data flows, and performance-sensitive functionality that interacts directly with our backend and hardware.
- This is a senior, high-impact role where you will help shape the future of Brick's Android product.
- This role is based in our Chicago office, with an expectation of 3 days per week in person.
Responsibilities
- Lead development of core features using Kotlin and modern Android frameworks.
- Drive major initiatives across app blocking logic, system-level enforcement, analytics instrumentation, personalization, and user-facing flows.
- Build a responsive and consistent UI using Jetpack Compose where appropriate.
- System Design & Core Platform
- Improve app performance, background behavior, battery usage, offline support, caching, concurrency, and state management.
- Implement robust communication layers with backend APIs, websockets, and local persistence.
- Design and maintain reliable integrations with Android system services such as Accessibility Services, Device Admin or Device Policy APIs, and foreground services.
- Lead test strategy including unit tests, integration tests, UI tests, and CI reliability.
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional Android engineering experience with deep expertise in Kotlin.
- Deep experience with Jetpack Compose and the Android View system, with sound judgment on when to use each.
- Strong understanding of Android OS internals including background execution limits, permissions, lifecycle management, and battery constraints.
Nice to have
- Experience with system-level features such as Accessibility Services, device controls, or app usage enforcement is a strong plus.
- Familiarity with BLE, secure device communication, or hardware integrations is a strong plus.
Skills
- About Brick...
- Brick is transforming how people interact with technology-helping people minimize distractions, reclaim focus, and live more intentionally.
- Our physical device and companion app turn smartphones from sources of distraction into tools for presence and productivity.
Compensation
- We offer competitive compensation, meaningful equity, and comprehensive benefits for you and your family.
- We also prioritize flexibility, time to recharge, and a culture that supports both high performance and sustainable work.
- If you're excited about our mission and this role, we'd love to hear from you.
Benefits
- Influence the long-term technical vision of the Android app and the broader client platform.
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