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Recruiting From Scratch

Android Engineer (Kotlin/Java)

Recruiting From Scratch, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003

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Android Developer Location

Phoenix, AZ (On‑site, some relocation flexibility available) Company Stage of Funding

Early Growth, Venture‑Backed Office Type

Full‑Time, On‑Site Salary

$150,000–$180,000 Company Description

We’re representing a fast‑moving robotics company developing low‑cost, autonomous swarm systems for defense and industrial applications. Their technology enables coordinated robot swarms to perform complex, high‑impact missions using low‑cost hardware and advanced AI‑driven autonomy. The team brings deep expertise from leading robotics, aerospace, and AI organizations, and is building the infrastructure for the next generation of intelligent robotic systems at scale. What You Will Do

As an Android Developer, you’ll build mission‑critical command‑and‑control interfaces for ground‑based robotic swarms. You’ll develop plugins for ATAK (Android Team Awareness Kit) – the tactical situational awareness platform used by defense, emergency, and security operators. You’ll be responsible for building reliable, real‑time interfaces that visualize and manage swarm operations, integrating live video, mapping, and data streams in fast‑changing environments. Key responsibilities include: Develop and maintain Android plugins for ATAK to support command and control of robot swarms. Architect and implement real‑time, mission‑critical interfaces for field operations. Work closely with robotics, autonomy, and product teams to integrate backend systems and telemetry data. Implement complex UI systems using

Jetpack Compose

and legacy View components. Optimize Android performance for video, mapping, and sensor data visualization. Maintain scalable Android build configurations using

Gradle . Contribute to end‑to‑end testing, field deployment, and performance validation of mobile systems. Ideal Background

2+ years of Android development experience with a focus on

real‑time or interactive applications . Strong command of

Kotlin , including coroutines, flows, and async programming. Deep understanding of

modern Android architecture patterns

and best practices. Experience with

dependency injection frameworks

(Dagger). Skilled in managing

real‑time data and streaming systems

within Android environments. Experience with

video streaming, compression, and rendering

in Android. Familiarity with cross‑functional collaboration and agile development practices. Must be able to

obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance . Willingness to

relocate to Phoenix, AZ . Preferred Qualifications

Hands‑on experience developing plugins for

ATAK (Android Team Awareness Kit) . Background in

map‑based interfaces, overlays, and GIS tools . Familiarity with the

Cursor on Target (CoT)

protocol and TAK data synchronization. Experience integrating with

TAK Server

environments. Understanding of

defense or tactical operations

and related workflows. Background in

UX/UI design , particularly for real‑time or operator‑facing interfaces. Experience in

game development

or other interactive systems. Bachelor’s degree in

Computer Science or related technical field . Why Join

Impact:

Build the real‑time interfaces controlling the next generation of autonomous swarm robotics systems used in national defense. Technology:

Work on advanced Android development, integrating robotics, autonomy, and situational awareness platforms. Collaboration:

Join a world‑class team from NASA, Cruise, Embark, and other frontier tech companies. Career Growth:

Help define mobile and edge interfaces for a rapidly scaling robotics platform. Compensation and Benefits

Competitive salary + equity Relocation support for Phoenix, AZ (flexibility for short‑term remote start) Health, dental, and vision insurance Opportunity to work directly with cutting‑edge autonomous and defense technologies Clear upward mobility and technical ownership in a fast‑growing environment This is a rare opportunity to combine advanced Android engineering with robotics and defense innovation — building the systems that enable real‑world autonomy at scale.

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