Software Engineer - Mobile (Android)
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We're looking for a Senior Android Engineer (d/f/m) to take ownership of key parts of Personio's Android experience. You'll join a growing engineering team in London, working closely with Product, Design, and Backend teams to deliver high-quality, native experiences that bring HR tasks directly to our users' fingertips. This role requires 2 days per week in our London office. What You'll Do Design, build, and ship native Android features that enhance how millions of users interact with Personio. Drive end-to-end delivery from ideation and technical design through implementation, testing, and release. Improve app performance and reliability, ensuring mobile parity with Personio's web platform. Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to define mobile-first solutions. Champion engineering excellence by contributing to standards, code reviews, and continuous improvement of development practices. Influence product direction by sharing technical insights and helping define what a world-class mobile experience looks like.
What You Need to Succeed Strong experience developing native Android apps in Kotlin. Proven experience shipping production apps with high reliability and performance standards. Strong understanding of mobile architecture, API integration, and modern app development principles. A passion for craft and code quality, with experience using CI/CD, testing frameworks, and monitoring tools. Collaborative mindset, able to partner closely with engineers, designers, and PMs in an agile environment. Proactive approach to solving problems and improving both the product and the team.
Bonus points if you: Have contributed to cross-platform projects or worked closely with iOS teams. Have experience in SaaS, HR tech, or other B2B mobile environments. Have an interest in contributing to platforms other than Android Enjoy mentoring or coaching other engineers
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Do you have experience in iOS?
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Why This Role Matters Our Android app is already used by more than 20% of Personio's customer base, and we're aiming to double that over the next year. You'll join at a pivotal moment, helping us redefine what great looks like on mobile as we scale to millions of active users. You'll work in a highly collaborative, mission-driven environment where autonomy and ownership are encouraged, and your work will directly shape Personio's mobile strategy for the future. Why Personio At Personio, we believe in hybrid working that balances flexibility with in-person collaboration. This role is office-based, with 2 days per week required in our London office. You'll also enjoy: Competitive compensation, including salary, benefits, and pre-IPO equity. 28 days of annual leave, plus an extra day after 2 and 4 years of service. 1 fully paid Impact Day per year to make a difference in your community. Comprehensive family leave, mental health support, and sabbatical options. Flexible working environment, including 20 annual "Flex Days" to work from anywhere in Europe. Regular team events, catered lunches, and a culture built on trust, curiosity, and ownership.
