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Founding Android Engineer

neigbordrop Canada
Remote
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Join our early-stage startup as a Founding Android Engineer to build a mobile-first, community-driven platform. Contribute to Android development end-to-end, working closely with our Android lead and core technical team. Gain deep experience on a live, real-world product and own a piece of it.

Key Highlights
Contribute to Android development end-to-end
Work closely with Android lead and core technical team
Gain deep experience on a live, real-world product
Technical Skills Required
Kotlin Jetpack Compose Firebase Auth Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) Google Maps SDK FusedLocationProvider MVVM / Clean Architecture Hilt
Benefits & Perks
Equity-based compensation
Flexible hours
Remote work (Canada preferred)

Job Description



Android Engineer


Kotlin · Jetpack Compose · Maps

Equity Track


📍 Remote (Canada preferred) · Flexible hours

💰 Compensation: Intern → Equity-based / Founding track



Build something real. Own a piece of it.


We’re an early-stage startup building a mobile-first, community-driven platform designed to make local, real-world collaboration easier, smarter, and more human.


Both our iOS (SwiftUI) and Android apps are live, with a growing user base and early real-world usage. We’re now focused on strengthening and scaling the Android platform.


We’re looking for a hands-on Android engineer to work alongside and support one of our key Android leads, helping accelerate feature development and improve overall app quality — with a clear path to long-term ownership.


This is a high-trust, high-autonomy opportunity for someone who wants real production experience, real responsibility, and real upside.




The Role — Founding Android Engineer


You’ll contribute to Android development end-to-end, working closely with our Android lead, founder, and core technical team to evolve a live production app and maintain feature parity with iOS.



What You’ll Do


  • Build and enhance features in the Android app using Kotlin + Jetpack Compose
  • Support and collaborate with the Android lead on architecture and implementation
  • Maintain and improve feature parity with the iOS SwiftUI app
  • Integrate with backend APIs (Node.js, Redis, Firebase Auth, Cloud Run)
  • Implement Google Maps SDK for routes, pins, navigation, and trip visualization
  • Work with FusedLocationProvider for real-time and background location tracking
  • Manage notifications using Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM)
  • Handle real-time updates and API data synchronization
  • Write clean, maintainable Kotlin code (MVVM / Clean Architecture)
  • Contribute to performance, stability, and release readiness




You’re a Great Fit If You


  • Have 2–3+ years of experience building native Android apps in Kotlin
  • Are comfortable with Jetpack Compose, Coroutines, ViewModels, LiveData
  • Have worked with Firebase Auth, Firestore, and FCM
  • Have some experience with Google Maps SDK and location services
  • Are confident consuming REST APIs and handling app state
  • Understand MVVM / Clean Architecture (DI with Hilt is a plus)
  • Care about UI/UX quality, performance, and clean code
  • Are eager to learn from and collaborate with a senior Android lead
  • Want real ownership and growth, not just tasks




Why Join


  • Work closely with a strong Android lead and founding team
  • Gain deep experience on a live, real-world product
  • Fully remote, async-friendly, flexible schedule
  • Clear path to equity and long-term involvement
  • Learn fast, build fast, and grow with the company




How to Apply


Share your LinkedIn, GitHub, or resume, along with a short note about:


  • Your Android experience
  • Apps you’ve worked on or shipped
  • Any experience with maps, location, or Firebase



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