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Principal Software Engineer - Applications - Android

Sonos Inc
vision insurance, paid holidays, sick time, short term disability, 401(k), employee discount, remote work
United States, California, Santa Barbara
614 Chapala Street (Show on map)
May 11, 2024
At Sonos we want to create the ultimate listening experience for our customers and know that it starts by listening to each other. As part of the Sonos team, you'll collaborate with people of all styles, skill sets, and backgrounds to realize our vision while fostering a community where everyone feels included and empowered to do the best work of their lives. This role is a hybrid position Some roles require an office while others may be done remotely. This position is considered hybrid, allowing for a combination of remote work and in-office collaboration. Qualified applicants must live within commuting distance of our Seattle, Santa Barbara or Boston office locations and be able to be in our office 3+ days a week. Sonos products are installed in millions of homes and businesses around the world, and nothing is more important to our customers' enjoyment of our products than the user interface they encounter every day. As an Android app developer, you will be part of a team of engineers, designers, and product managers working together to design and implement a new user experience featuring novel ways to present diverse types of media (music, podcast, video clip, radio station, etc), and control a growing and diverse lineup of hardware products inside and outside the home. What You'll Do Develop code, on Android, that implements a new setup and control experience for Sonos; hands-on code development day-to-day is expected. Leverage your knowledge of modern user interface technology as you collaborate with designers and product managers to arrive at the best way to present the UI, and the right technologies to deliver it. Work on a widely used and sophisticated lineup of Android applications that incorporate media, Internet services, large data sets, and control of hardware devices. Gain exposure to, and build expertise in, the diverse landscape of hardware and software technologies that go into Sonos products. Participate in user research to hear directly from customers experiencing the UI design for the first time and rapidly iterate. Impact a highly visible area of a product that many of your friends and family likely already use in their homes and workplaces, on a team that has a clear mission and listens to your input on the product and its architecture. What You'll Need Basic Qualifications 8+ years professional experience developing applications for Android targeting a variety of device types, including phones, tablets, watches, TVs, etc. Experience being the first developer on a new project and implementing an architecture others can build upon over time. Experience with modern Android app and native UI development tools for this platform (Android Jetpack, Jetpack Compose, Kotlin Multiplatform, etc). Experience working on an application that distinguishes itself through the quality of its UI. Experience with contemporary Android development tools (IDE, debugger, simulators, deployment, build flavors, app store submission, etc). Qualified applicants must be able to work from an office location for part of the work week. Preferred Qualifications 2-4 years experience developing applications for custom AOSP-hardware or custom ROMs including developing System Apps or familiarity with using System APIs in the underlying Android Framework Experience working in a commercial software development environment (source control, bug databases, continuous integration, diagnostics and telemetry, being part of a team of developers and with other functions such as Test and PM, etc). Experience building Android applications that connect to other hardware devices on the LAN and that connect to services over the WAN including an understanding of what it takes to make those applications remain responsive and high performing in the face of a variety of network conditions. Experience implementing and tuning performance of a motion/animation-based 2D UI. Experience building localized/internationalized applications. A natural inclination to delve into and learn new areas. Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't meet all the criteria. If you don't have 100% of the skills listed, we strongly encourage you to apply if interested. Visa Sponsorship: Sonos is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at this time. We ask that applicants be authorized to work for any US employer, both now and in the future. #LI-Hybrid At Sonos we consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, which may lead individual compensation to vary depending on job related qualifications, skills, and experience. All full time employees are eligible for merit increases, discretionary bonuses, and equity. Our job postings may span more than one career level and the base pay range may be modified in the future based on changing market conditions. The starting base pay for this role for all US candidates is between: $185,000 and $205,600 Please note that compensation details listed in US job postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. We also offer a comprehensive benefits program with choice and flexibility in mind to help support the health, wealth, and overall well-being of our employees. Regular full time employees in the US are eligible for benefits on day one, including: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance A 401(k) plan with company matching and immediate vesting An Open Time Off policy (OTO) so you have maximum opportunity to disconnect and recharge, with no tenure-based vacation accruals required 80 hours of sick time upon hire, refreshed annually Up to 12 paid holidays per calendar year 12 weeks of paid Bonding Leave following the birth or adoption of a new child, plus up to an additional 12 weeks of Medical Leave for birthing parents under our Short Term Disability policy Company-paid Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance Voluntary benefits, including Voluntary Life, AD&D, Accident, and Pet Insurance Mental health benefits to support your holistic well-being A generous employee discount program & Sonos Radio HD - on us! For a holistic overview of our benefits, please visit sonosbenefits.com. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law. Your profile will be reviewed and you'll hear from us once we have an update. At Sonos we take the time to hire right and appreciate your patience. Notice to U.S. Job Applicants: Sonos is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. Follow the links to review the EEO is the Law poster and its supplement. Sonos is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to accommodations@sonos.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.