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# Android Software Engineer (Senior/Staff/Senior Staff)

- **Company:** Duolingo
- **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $148,800.0 - $274,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Android Software Development, Unit Testing, Computer Programming, Kotlin, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/us/en/find-jobs-in-United-States/-7787E014A399FC8499/

## About the Role

* A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field
 * Programming experience in Kotlin on Android
 * The ability to communicate technical issues effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders
 * Ability to work from or relocate to Seattle, WA.

Exceptional Candidates Will Have .

 * A minimum of 5 years of programming experience building reactive Android apps
 * Demonstrated self-direction, with a desire both to learn new techniques and mentor others
 * Outstanding leadership and negotiation skills
 * Experience designing clean and maintainable APIs
 * Experience writing unit tests and testable code

## Description

* As an Android engineer on theMusic team, you will help build the technology that changes how people around the world learn Music. The features that you ship will help learners to develop core music skills light sight reading and ear training in a fun, engaging way. We're looking for engineers who love building new products and features and bring fresh ideas about teaching Music on mobile devices.

You Will .

 * Collaborate on software projects with product design and Back End aspects
 * Develop, release, and maintain native Android application features in Kotlin
 * Mentor and set technical direction for junior engineers on the team


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