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# Staff Software Engineer - Android

- **Company:** Butterfly Network
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $165,000.0 - $180,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Android Software Development, Android NDK, Unit Testing, C++ (Programming Language), Digital Rendering, Gradle, Design of User Interfaces, Java Native Interface, Junit, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Microsoft UI Automation, OpenGL, Software Architecture, Anti-Phishing, System Software, Deep Learning, Kotlin, Information Technology, Jetpack Compose, Graphql, Asynchronous Programming
- **Published:** October 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/staff-software-engineer-android-butterfly-network-10298894

## About the Role

Baseline skills/experiences/attributes:

 * Bachelor of Science in Computer Science / Engineering or related field.
 * A track record of professional achievement and problem solving.
 * 5+ years of native Android application development.
 * Strong grasp of Kotlin and coroutines/reactive framework design patterns.
 * A strong grasp of Jetpack Compose and View-based UI Development
 * A strong grasp of JUnit unit testing and knowledge of UI automation (Espresso)
 * A passion for creating something meaningful.

Ideally, you also have these skills / experiences / attributes (but it's ok if you don't!):

 * Interest and experience working in complex application structures with internal libraries that have JNI/NDK bridging layers to native C++ code.
 * Experience with Gradle multi-module builds and modularized Android app architecture.
 * Knowledge of graphics rendering and image processing (OpenGL ES, Vulkan).
 * Python and C++ experience will help you collaborate with our Device Software and Imaging teams.

## Description

As a Staff Android Engineer at Butterfly, you will be responsible for building native Android apps that reinvent the ultrasound user experience for the mobile age. You'll be a champion for constantly improving the software architecture and team processes. You'll collaborate with product managers and designers to deliver elegant solutions to complex problems. You'll work alongside the hardware, cloud, machine learning, control software, and imaging science teams to integrate cross-cutting features. You'll even participate in user research sessions to get a firsthand view into how the product you build is being used in the real world.

As part of our team, your core responsibilities will be:

 * Collaborating and unboxing ambiguous requirements through iterative problem-solving sessions with Android and iOS developers.
 * Working alongside product managers, designers, and clinical professionals to break down requirements and develop new medical imaging experiences.
 * Producing high-quality, efficient, and well-tested modern Kotlin code.
 * Following established team architecture patterns and evolving the codebase with the team.
 * Working in a complex codebase with numerous internal Android modules managed by the Android, Device Software, Imaging and AI teams.
 * Mentoring engineers at all levels. We are all life long learners.
 * Working on advanced technologies such as deep learning applications, telemedicine and integration with our cutting edge Butterfly iQ device.
 * Leveraging modern technologies like Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, Coroutines/Flow, and GraphQL.
 * Product managers write requirements, engineers write tickets. We know how to break down work that builds what they want.
 * Perform a broad variety of tasks in support of the role and responsibilities., Butterfly requires security adherence responsibilities from all employees. These include: adhering to all company security policies and procedures, utilize provided company assets securely, and complete all required security awareness training programs. Safeguarding company data and systems from unauthorized access, modification, or destruction, contributing to the overall security posture of the organization. Immediately reporting any suspected or actual security incidents, including phishing attempts, malware infections, or unauthorized access, following the established incident response procedure