> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3968904-senior-android-developer-games-apps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3968904-senior-android-developer-games-apps). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Android Developer, Games Apps - **Company:** New York Times - **Location:** New York, NY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $160,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Multitier Architecture, Android Software Development, Unit Testing, Mobile Application Development, Software Quality, Code Review, Persistent Data Structure, Software Design Patterns, Programming Tools, Distributed Systems, Design of User Interfaces, Interaction Design, Model View ViewModel, Software Architecture, AI Coding Agents, Backend, Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, Asynchronous Programming - **Published:** October 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us1600aa08a556b426e6a6a36f00328bef/eaa ## About the Role 5+ years full time experience as a Software Engineer 3+ years of Android-focused experience Experience building user interfaces with complex animations and user interactions 2+ years of experience with Kotlin, including writing unit tests, networking, data persistence and UI Demonstrated understanding of modern Android technologies such as Jetpack Compose, Coroutines, Hilt/Dagger, and Room Experience designing clean app architectures using modern industry design patterns like MVVM, MVI, or Clean Architecture Experience translating product goals into quality shippable code Knowledgeable and passionate about AI coding tools especially with mobile development Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with backend engineers and understanding of backend architecture Experience dealing with high traffic distributed systems Previous mobile game development experience running games at scale in production Previous experience leading the team and mentoring junior engineers This role may require limited on-call hours. An on-call schedule will be determined when you join, taking into account team size and other variables. ## Description We're looking for a Senior Android Developer to join our mobile platform engineering team building games experiences for our flagship New York Times Games App. You'll help design features that delight our customers, and build capabilities and building blocks to ensure our team in delivery. You'll help shape technical direction while raising the bar for performance, accessibility, and code quality. Working with product, design, and engineering partners, you'll turn player needs into thoughtful experiences and help the team deliver and improve them at scale. NYT Games is a collaborative team that values inclusion, diversity and personal growth. We combine product development with a world-class suite of puzzles including beloved titles such as the NYT Crossword, Spelling Bee, Connections, Crossplay and Wordle. Come help us on our journey to grow a world-class mobile platform, as we continue delivering delightful experiences to millions daily. This is a hybrid role based in our New York City headquarters. You can typically expect to come into the office 3+ days/week. Responsibilities: Architect and build scalable, maintainable, and features using Kotlin and modern Android frameworks Tech Lead projects and contribute to app architectural decisions, code review, technical roadmap and delivery estimations Work with product, PMO, design, data, QA, and other engineers to guide product development and translate our requirements into technical specifications Be a technical guide to junior and mid-level developers, encouraging skill growth and adopting developer tools Promote best standards in Android development, and engage with the community of Android developers at the Times Demonstrate support and understanding of our and a commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world. You will report to the Engineering Manager, Games App.