Life360, the leading family safety and location-sharing platform, is seeking an experienced Senior Android Engineer to join our growing team. As a Senior Android Engineer, you’ll design, build, and scale mobile experiences that connect millions of families around the world. With over 88 million active users across 180+ countries, Life360 empowers people to protect and stay close to the ones they love. This role offers the chance to lead technical innovation, improve app performance, and shape the future of Life360’s mobile experience—all in a fully remote, mission-driven environment.
About the Senior Android Engineer Role
As a Senior Android Engineer, you’ll provide technical leadership across core application experiences that make Life360 faster, smarter, and more intuitive. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to design reusable, high-performance components that support rapid experimentation and seamless feature rollouts. Your work will directly influence the emotional impact and everyday utility of Life360’s app for families worldwide.
Key Responsibilities of a Senior Android Engineer
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Lead development of core in-app experiences that improve engagement and usability.
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Partner with Design and Product teams to create intuitive, delightful user journeys.
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Build reusable, scalable tools and components for experimentation and growth.
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Champion engineering excellence, app reliability, and global performance standards.
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Mentor fellow engineers to enhance technical decision-making and execution speed.
Required Skills & Experience for Senior Android Engineer
To thrive as a Senior Android Engineer, you’ll need advanced technical skills, a passion for mobile performance, and a deep understanding of user-focused design.
Core Qualifications for Senior Android Engineer
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8+ years of Android app development experience, preferably for high-traffic consumer apps.
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Expert in Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, and modern Android architecture components.
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Proven experience designing complex, scalable UI systems.
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Strong grasp of app architecture, dependency injection, and navigation frameworks.
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Hands-on experience with feature flagging, experimentation, and rollout tools.
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Test automation expertise (JUnit, Espresso, Mockito).
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
Bonus Skills for Senior Android Engineer
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Background in growth experimentation and data-driven iteration.
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Experience with internationalization (i18n) and localization (l10n).
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Familiarity with location-based or contextual apps.
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Experience with Google Billing and subscription systems.
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Exposure to AI-powered developer productivity tools.
Compensation & Benefits
💰 Salary Range (U.S.): $149,500–$245,000 USD
💰 Salary Range (Canada): $195,500–$230,000 CAD
💼 Compensation varies by experience and location.
Benefits Include:
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100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
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401(k) plan with company match.
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Flexible PTO and 13 company-wide holidays.
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Winter and summer week-long company shutdowns.
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Free Life360 Platinum Membership and Tile devices.
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Mental wellness programs and employee assistance support.
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Learning & development opportunities and home office support.
Why Join Life360 as a Senior Android Engineer?
At Life360, you’ll work on products that make a real difference—protecting families and connecting loved ones globally. As a Senior Android Engineer, you’ll lead with purpose, creativity, and impact in a remote-first culture that values authenticity and collaboration.
We believe in diversity, inclusion, and transparency. Life360 encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply, even if they don’t meet 100% of the listed qualifications. Together, we’re building meaningful technology that brings people closer—safely and simply.