Senior Android Engineer

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Android Engineer in Mexico.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled Android engineer to contribute to cutting-edge mobile security and fraud prevention technologies in a fully remote, globally distributed environment. In this role, you will help design and enhance advanced Android SDKs and mobile applications focused on device intelligence, detection systems, and developer-centric experiences. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including backend engineers, product managers, analysts, and security researchers to build scalable and innovative mobile solutions. The position combines deep technical ownership with research-driven problem solving, making it ideal for engineers who enjoy tackling complex challenges at the intersection of mobile development and cybersecurity. You will play a key role in shaping product performance, reliability, and user experience while contributing to forward-thinking initiatives in a fast-growing technology environment. This role offers strong autonomy, technical impact, and opportunities to work on open-source and security-focused projects with global reach.

Accountabilities:

• Lead the development, maintenance, and optimization of Android SDKs and mobile applications focused on device intelligence, fraud detection, and mobile security.
• Design and implement advanced detection signals while improving application performance, stability, scalability, and reliability across Android products.
• Build and enhance mobile applications and developer tools using modern Android technologies, including Jetpack Compose and Kotlin.
• Collaborate closely with backend engineers, product managers, analysts, and security researchers to deliver impactful end-to-end solutions and improve fraud prevention capabilities.
• Research, prototype, and evaluate new methodologies and technical approaches to strengthen mobile intelligence and detection systems.
• Analyze post-deployment data and contribute to the continuous improvement of server-side logic, detection accuracy, and overall product effectiveness.
• Maintain and support open-source Android projects and demo applications while improving developer experience and usability.
• Translate UI designs into high-quality mobile interfaces and ensure consistent implementation of modern Android best practices.
• Provide technical insights and data-driven recommendations to internal teams through analysis of mobile ecosystem trends and device intelligence patterns.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of professional experience in native Android development in a senior engineering capacity.
• Strong background in information security, mobile security, or fraud prevention technologies within security-focused environments or products.
• Proven experience building Android applications and SDKs from scratch with strong ownership across the development lifecycle.
• Deep understanding of Android internals, mobile system behavior, and performance optimization techniques.
• Advanced proficiency in Kotlin, Android SDK, and Jetpack Compose for modern UI development.
• Experience with C++ and low-level mobile development concepts.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to work closely with product and data teams on data-driven initiatives.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, particularly within remote-first and asynchronous work environments.
• Familiarity with developer-focused tooling and SDK development is highly desirable.
• Experience with GitHub Actions, Android obfuscation techniques, or mobile security concepts is considered a plus.
• Interest in backend development, fraud detection logic, or participation in the information security community is advantageous.
• Open-source contributions or an active GitHub presence are appreciated.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package aligned with experience, skills, and market benchmarks.
• Fully remote work environment with flexibility to work from your home location.
• Opportunity to work on innovative mobile security and fraud prevention technologies with global impact.
• Exposure to open-source projects and developer-focused products.
• Collaborative international team with strong engineering and security expertise.
• Flexible and autonomous work culture that supports asynchronous collaboration.
• Inclusive and diverse workplace focused on respect, empowerment, and equal opportunity.
• Career growth opportunities within a fast-growing, technology-driven environment.
• Access to cutting-edge tools, technologies, and research initiatives in mobile security and fraud detection.

How Jobgether works: We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!  Why Apply Through Jobgether?    Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time.     #LI-CL1