SimpliSafe
Principal Android Engineer – SimpliSafe
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About SimpliSafe We’re a high‑tech home‑security company that protects lives and embraces a no‑ego culture of collaboration and innovation. We’re growing and use a hybrid model that balances time in a state‑of‑the‑art office with remote work.
Why We’re Hiring We’re expanding rapidly and need smart, talented, and humble people who share our values to help ensure everyone feels safe in their own homes.
What You’ll Do As a Principal Mobile Software Engineer, you will innovate and streamline how SimpliSafe builds and deploys applications used by over 700k people daily. You will influence technical direction, advise development teams, and mentor Android engineers to deliver high‑quality software across multiple teams.
Specifically You’ll
Architect efficient, reusable, and scalable Android systems using modern frameworks such as Jetpack Compose and Kotlin Coroutines
Drive technical excellence across multiple Android feature teams through architecture reviews, shared tooling, and design patterns
Partner with iOS and Web platform leads to align mobile architecture and ensure a consistent cross‑platform user experience
Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Backend teams to translate customer needs into elegant, reliable mobile solutions
Lead key technical initiatives such as build system optimization, CI/CD improvements, and observability instrumentation
Mentor and develop senior Android engineers through coaching, design reviews, and hands‑on pairing
Advocate and implement best practices for code quality, testing, performance, and accessibility
Influence long‑term technical direction for SimpliSafe's mobile ecosystem — helping define what “best‑in‑class” means for security app experiences
What You’ll Need
15+ years of software development experience
8+ years of native mobile development experience on Android (experience with iOS, React Native, or modern JS/TS frameworks a plus)
Deep knowledge of Android application architecture (MVVM, Clean Architecture, Jetpack libraries, Compose, Fragments, Navigation, etc.)
5+ years of Kotlin and/or Java development
Proven ability to drive architectural decisions and scale complex mobile systems used by large user bases
Strong track record as a technical leader and mentor, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning
Excellent communication and influence skills — able to guide teams and align diverse stakeholders
Passion for high‑quality, reliable software that protects and empowers users in their homes
Values You’ll Share
Customer Obsessed – building deep empathy for our customers, putting them at the core of our work, and developing strong, long‑term relationships with them
Aim High – always challenging ourselves and others to raise the bar
No Ego – maintaining a “no job too small” attitude, and an open, inclusive and humble style
One Team – taking a highly collaborative approach to achieving success
Lift As We Climb – investing in developing others and helping others around us succeed
Lean & Nimble – working with agility and efficiency to experiment in an often ambiguous environment
What We Offer
A mission‑ and values‑driven culture and a safe, inclusive environment where you can build, grow and thrive
A comprehensive total rewards package that supports your wellbeing and provides security for SimpliSafers and their families (For more information on our total rewards please click here)
Free SimpliSafe system and professional monitoring for your home
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that bring people together, give opportunities to network, mentor and develop, and advocate for change
The target annual base pay range for this role is $189,000 to $210,000. We use a market‑based compensation approach to set our target annual base pay ranges and make adjustments annually. Beyond base pay, we offer a Total Rewards package that may include participation in our annual bonus program, equity, and other forms of compensation, in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and lifestyle benefits. We regularly review our programs to ensure they remain competitive and aligned with our values.
We wholeheartedly embrace and actively seek applications from all individuals, no matter how they identify. We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we believe our work is enriched when we incorporate a multitude of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. If a reasonable accommodation may be needed to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of a position, or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact careers@simplisafe.com.
Job Detail
Location: Boston, MA
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
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About SimpliSafe We’re a high‑tech home‑security company that protects lives and embraces a no‑ego culture of collaboration and innovation. We’re growing and use a hybrid model that balances time in a state‑of‑the‑art office with remote work.
Why We’re Hiring We’re expanding rapidly and need smart, talented, and humble people who share our values to help ensure everyone feels safe in their own homes.
What You’ll Do As a Principal Mobile Software Engineer, you will innovate and streamline how SimpliSafe builds and deploys applications used by over 700k people daily. You will influence technical direction, advise development teams, and mentor Android engineers to deliver high‑quality software across multiple teams.
Specifically You’ll
Architect efficient, reusable, and scalable Android systems using modern frameworks such as Jetpack Compose and Kotlin Coroutines
Drive technical excellence across multiple Android feature teams through architecture reviews, shared tooling, and design patterns
Partner with iOS and Web platform leads to align mobile architecture and ensure a consistent cross‑platform user experience
Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Backend teams to translate customer needs into elegant, reliable mobile solutions
Lead key technical initiatives such as build system optimization, CI/CD improvements, and observability instrumentation
Mentor and develop senior Android engineers through coaching, design reviews, and hands‑on pairing
Advocate and implement best practices for code quality, testing, performance, and accessibility
Influence long‑term technical direction for SimpliSafe's mobile ecosystem — helping define what “best‑in‑class” means for security app experiences
What You’ll Need
15+ years of software development experience
8+ years of native mobile development experience on Android (experience with iOS, React Native, or modern JS/TS frameworks a plus)
Deep knowledge of Android application architecture (MVVM, Clean Architecture, Jetpack libraries, Compose, Fragments, Navigation, etc.)
5+ years of Kotlin and/or Java development
Proven ability to drive architectural decisions and scale complex mobile systems used by large user bases
Strong track record as a technical leader and mentor, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning
Excellent communication and influence skills — able to guide teams and align diverse stakeholders
Passion for high‑quality, reliable software that protects and empowers users in their homes
Values You’ll Share
Customer Obsessed – building deep empathy for our customers, putting them at the core of our work, and developing strong, long‑term relationships with them
Aim High – always challenging ourselves and others to raise the bar
No Ego – maintaining a “no job too small” attitude, and an open, inclusive and humble style
One Team – taking a highly collaborative approach to achieving success
Lift As We Climb – investing in developing others and helping others around us succeed
Lean & Nimble – working with agility and efficiency to experiment in an often ambiguous environment
What We Offer
A mission‑ and values‑driven culture and a safe, inclusive environment where you can build, grow and thrive
A comprehensive total rewards package that supports your wellbeing and provides security for SimpliSafers and their families (For more information on our total rewards please click here)
Free SimpliSafe system and professional monitoring for your home
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that bring people together, give opportunities to network, mentor and develop, and advocate for change
The target annual base pay range for this role is $189,000 to $210,000. We use a market‑based compensation approach to set our target annual base pay ranges and make adjustments annually. Beyond base pay, we offer a Total Rewards package that may include participation in our annual bonus program, equity, and other forms of compensation, in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and lifestyle benefits. We regularly review our programs to ensure they remain competitive and aligned with our values.
We wholeheartedly embrace and actively seek applications from all individuals, no matter how they identify. We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we believe our work is enriched when we incorporate a multitude of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. If a reasonable accommodation may be needed to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of a position, or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact careers@simplisafe.com.
Job Detail
Location: Boston, MA
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
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