Member of Technical Staff - Android

• Design, build, and maintain high-quality native Android applications using Kotlin.
• Own features end-to-end, from technical design through implementation, testing, and release.
• Collaborate closely with product, design, backend, and infrastructure teams to deliver seamless user experiences.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability across a wide range of Android devices.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and establish best practices for Android development.
• Identify and proactively solve technical challenges before they impact users or development velocity.
• Participate in code reviews and mentor engineers to elevate overall team quality.
• Improve development workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and release processes.

• 5+ years of professional Android development experience.
• Proven track record of shipping multiple native Android applications to the Google Play Store.
• Experience building and scaling large-scale applications supporting millions of users.
• Deep expertise in Kotlin, Jetpack, Compose, and the Android SDK.
• Strong understanding of Android architecture patterns (MVVM, MVI, etc.).
• Experience with modern networking stacks (GraphQL, gRPC, and REST) and building real-time features on streaming transports (WebRTC, WebSockets, LiveKit, and Agora).
• Strong debugging, profiling, and performance optimization skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, startup environment with high ownership.

• Experience with iOS development (Swift) and cross-platform considerations.
• Familiarity with real-time, interactive, or live-streaming products.
• Familiarity with Android-native Material Design components.
• Fluency with AI development tools like Claude, Cursor, etc.

Salary & benefits

Compensation: $150,000 - $200,000 base + equity.

Benefits Include

• Unlimited PTO to prioritize work-life balance.
• 401(k) plan to invest in your future.
• Comprehensive health insurance to support your well-being.
• Paid company holidays for time to recharge.
• Competitive salary that reflects your impact and experience.

Where You’ll Work: This is a full-time, on-site position in Santa Monica.

EEOC Statement

Job Title: Member of Technical Staff - Android Location: Santa Monica, CA (On-site) Employment Type: Full-time Level: Senior Company: fav

At fav, we believe that digital communities should be more than just spaces to watch content. Our platform is a place to connect, engage, and play, and empowers creators by enhancing audience participation and fostering deeper connections.

Our work culture is intense and isn’t for everyone. But, if you’re a self-starter eager to shape the future of social interaction with a team that holds itself to the highest standards, this is the place for you. We value open, yet respectful communication and real-time feedback to help each other grow quickly. If you’re passionate about gaming and have a knack for gamifying everyday life, you’ll thrive in our fast-moving, collaborative environment.