Mountain View, United States | Posted on 06/09/2025
(Candidates located in San Francisco, CA cannot be considered for this position at this time.)
ABOUTWorldLink:
WorldLinkis a rapidly growing information technology company atthe forefront of the tech transformation. From customsoftware development to cloud hosting, from big datato cognitive computing, we help companies harnessand leverage today’s most cutting-edge digitaltechnologies to create value and grow.
Collaborative. Respectful. Work hard Play hard. A place todream and do. These are just a few words that describewhat life is like at WorldLink. We embrace a culture ofexperimentation and constantly strive for improvement andlearning.
We takepride in our employees and their future with continuedgrowth and career advancement. We put TEAM first. We are acompetitive group that like to win. We're grounded byhumility and driven by ambition. we're passionate, andwe love tough problems and new challenges. You don'thear a lot of "I don't know how" or "Ican't" at WorldLink. If you are passionate aboutwhat you do and having fun while doing it; tired of rigid and strict work environments and would like to work in anon-bureaucratic startup cultural environment, WorldLink maybe the place for you.
We arelooking for an Android Software Engineer IIwho will be responsible for supporting LPI Researchers to develop and deliver demos on-device. You will be responsible for building proof of concepts (POCs), integrating advanced technologies (such as vector databases), and rapidly developing UI-driven demos as part of existing and new mobile applications.
Roleand Responsibilities:
- Develop and prototype directly on Android devices - writing performant, well-structured code that showcases the value of on-going research to internal and external audiences.
- Hands-on testing and rapid iteration of scope of the demos.
- Integrate advanced backend technologies - including connecting the demo apps to Vector DB updates.
- Build mobile UI components and flows - designing intuitive, modern interfaces for demos.
- Create proof of concept apps, aligned with best UX practices.
- Collaborate with product and design teams - to ensure demos and prototypes align.
- Working prototypes integrated into the existing and demo apps.
- Codebase demonstrating on-device integration of various components and front-end UI interactions with system data sources (eg. SMS, Email, Finder, Keyboard etc.)
- Documentation and walkthroughs for delivered POCs and demos.
- 3+ years of software development experience.
- 2+ years Android development experience including working knowledge of Kotlin.
- BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or similar degree - MS preferred.
- Experience with Git.
- Solid experience interacting with REST APIs.
- Solid understanding of architecture patterns, namely MVI and MVVM.
- Experience with profiling UI, memory, and threading in Android.
- Experience with unit testing.
- Continuous build experience in an Agile Environment.
- Working knowledge of Android 14-15 SDK for API calls and cross-app integrations.
- Prior experience of integrating LLMs for on-device execution.
- Experience developing and maintaining the unified UX for multiple projects/features.
- Experience with Android app architecture.
- Familiarity with Native Development Kit (NDK)/ Java Native Interface (JNI).
- Experience with on-device vector databases (ObjectBox, Faiss, etc.) is a plus.
- Understanding of ANN algorithms (HNSW, IVF, etc.) is a plus.
- Self-motivatedindividual with the ability to thrive in a team-based orindependent environment.
- Detail-oriented with strongorganization skills.
- Ability to work in afast-paced environment.
- Limited supervisionand the exercise of discretion.
- Ability to effectively translate Product, UX, UI, and analytics requirements into code implementations.
- Ability to accomplish complex engineering tasks independently.
- Previously published application(s) to Google Play Store.
- Have Github project(s) or contribute to open-source communities.
- Proficiency in Kotlin, Java, Jetpack Compose, and Android SDK.
- Passion for building scalable and responsive customer-facing applications.
Thephysical demands described here are representative ofthose that must be met by contract employee tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of thisjob. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions.
Whileperforming the duties of this job, the contract employee isoccasionally required to stand, clean, crawl, kneel, sit,sort, hold, squat, stoop, stand, twist the body, walk, usehands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools orcontrols, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs or laddersand scaffolding, talk or hear, and lift up to 20 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by the job includeability to distinguish the nature of objects by using theeye. Operate a computer keyboard and view a video displayterminal between 50% - 95% of work time, including prolongedperiods of time. Requires considerable (90%+) work utilizinghigh visual acuity/detail, numeric/character distinction, andmoderate hand/finger dexterity.
Performswork under time schedules and stress which are normallyperiodic or cyclical, including time sensitive deadlines,intellectual challenge, some language barriers, and projectmanagement deadlines. May require working additional timebeyond normal schedule and periodic travel.
WHATwe’ll bring:
Duringyour interview process, our team can fill you in on all thedetails of our industry-competitive benefits and careerdevelopment opportunities. A few highlightsinclude:
- MedicalPlans
- Vision Plan
- Short-TermDisability
- Long-Term Disability
- Critical Illness/ Accident/ Hospital Indemnity/ IdentityTheft Protection
- 401(k)
Oursuccess begins and ends with our people. We embracediverse perspectives and value unique humanexperiences. WorldLink is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All employmentat WorldLink is decided on the basis ofqualifications, merit, and business need. We endeavorto continue our footprint as a diverse organization byhighlighting opportunities for all people. WorldLinkconsiders applicants for all positions without regard torace, color, religion or belief, sex, (including pregnancy andgender identity), age, national origin, political affiliation,citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status,genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity,physical or mental disability or any other characteristicprotected by applicable laws. People with disabilities who needassistance with any part of the application process shouldcontact us.
Thisjob description is designed to cover the main responsibilitiesand duties of the role but is not designed to be acomprehensive list of all.
Salary/Pay Range: $35.00-$60.00/hr (Depending on experience)
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