Senior Android Engineer (Launcher Experiences)

Jobgether • Switzerland

Remote

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AI Summary

Lead the development of large-scale Android launcher experiences, blending native systems with Unity gaming and monetization. Requires 6+ years of Android development, Kotlin, Coroutines, and custom launcher experience. This is a remote-first role focused on platform engineering, performance, and product innovation.

Key Highlights

Shape the future of large-scale Android launcher experiences used by tens of millions globally.

Integrate embedded Unity gaming experiences and advanced monetization layers.

Lead end-to-end development, architecture, and performance optimization of native Android launcher components.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end development of native Android launcher experiences, including home screen, app grid, app drawer, folders, widgets, wallpapers, and themes, ensuring a seamless user experience across devices.

Architect and implement a modular launcher platform capable of supporting multiple product variants while maintaining high performance, stability, and code reusability.

Integrate Unity-based game experiences using Unity as a Library, ensuring smooth embedding, process isolation, and optimized performance within the launcher environment.

Optimize system-level performance including startup speed, memory usage, and responsiveness, while ensuring compliance with Google Play policies and Android system constraints.

Implement monetization systems including ads, search integrations, and in-game ad placements using platforms such as AdMob and Unity Ads.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate product requirements into scalable technical solutions and drive features from concept to production release.

Mentor engineers, participate in code reviews, and contribute to improving engineering practices, testing standards, and AI-assisted development workflows.

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Technical Skills Required

Android Kotlin Unity

Benefits & Perks

100 percent remote-first global working environment

Competitive compensation package

Equity participation

Performance-based bonuses

Open PTO policy

Generous company holidays

Wellness days

Weekly no-meeting focus days

Recognition and rewards programs

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Nice to Have

Early experience with Jetpack Compose

Experience integrating Unity as a Library or similar game engines into Android applications, ideally with performance optimization for embedded gameplay.

Experience working in AI-assisted development environments using tools such as Copilot, Cursor, or similar agentic coding systems, with strong engineering judgment over generated outputs.

Job Description

This role is an opportunity to shape the future of large-scale Android launcher experiences used by tens of millions of users globally. You will lead the development of innovative home-screen environments that blend native Android systems with embedded Unity gaming experiences and advanced monetization layers. The work spans deep platform engineering, performance optimization, and product-driven feature development in a fast-moving, AI-native environment. You will be responsible for designing reusable launcher architectures that can power multiple product variants with minimal rework. This is a high-impact position where engineering decisions directly influence user engagement, revenue systems, and product scalability. You will collaborate closely with product, design, and game teams while mentoring other engineers and contributing to a culture of technical excellence.

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