Android Engineer

At Sonder, we believe that every person deserves to feel safe, supported, and empowered to be at their best - wherever they are. That's why we're redefining workplace health, safety, and wellbeing through a seamless blend of technology and human expertise. Sonder's mobile platform provides 24/7, real-time support from a dedicated team of safety, medical, and mental health professionals - ensuring that our members receive immediate care when they need it most. In critical situations, we go beyond digital support, offering on-the-ground assistance to manage time-sensitive incidents.

By harnessing real-time insights, we enable organisations to take proactive steps toward a healthier, safer future, which leads directly to tangible bottom-line business outcomes.

An Exciting Time to Join Sonder
Since our founding in 2017, Sonder has experienced rapid growth, expanding operations across Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. Backed by Australia's leading venture capital firms, Seek and Blackbird, we are well-capitalised and on a mission to scale globally, partnering with corporations, educational institutions, and government agencies to transform workplace wellbeing at scale. Our impact and scale: 1,000,000+ members across multiple countries 200+ team members, plus an extensive network of on-the-ground responders If you're passionate about using technology and human expertise to drive meaningful change, join us in shaping the future of workplace wellbeing

The Role: Crafting an Impactful User Experience
We're looking for a technically strong and conscientious Android Engineer to join our team. In this role, you'll be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining high-quality native Android applications that are performant, scalable, and easy to maintain. You'll work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineering teams to create innovative mobile solutions that directly enhance the user experience and help people when they need it most.

This role is for you if you're a problem-solver who thrives in ambiguity, takes full ownership of your projects, and is eager to learn and adapt. You'll need to be adaptable and flexible, comfortable with shifting priorities and rapid iteration as we continue our fast-paced growth.

What You'll Be Doing

• Application Development: Design, implement, test, and maintain robust Android applications using an iterative development process.
• Collaboration & Mentoring: Work effectively with product and design teams to refine features , and participate in code and design reviews to ensure high software quality. You'll also get to mentor junior engineers on the team.
• Integration & Optimisation: Integrate APIs and third-party services like Firebase, and collaborate with backend teams on API development. You'll also diagnose and resolve technical issues to optimise app performance.

What You'll Bring To The Team

• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience developing native Android applications with Kotlin.
• Expertise in the Android SDK, Jetpack libraries, and Material Design principles.
• Proven experience with asynchronous programming using Coroutines and Flow, and MVVM or Clean Architecture principles.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, networking libraries like Retrofit, and Firebase services.
• Proficiency in unit and UI testing frameworks like JUnit and Espresso.
• A portfolio of Android apps you have developed and successfully published on the Google Play Store.
• Strong version control skills with Git, including branching and merging strategies.
• You must have the right to work full-time in Australia.

Bonus Points If You Have

• Experience contributing to or collaborating closely with backend services.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with emerging technologies, particularly in the realm of Artificial Intelligence.

Why Join Sonder?

• Hybrid and flexible working – strike the right balance for your life and productivity
• Free Sonder app access for you and your family – 24/7 health, safety and wellbeing support
• $1,000 annual development budget + 2 days study leave
• Paid parental leave – 12 weeks for primary carers and 4 weeks for secondary carers, with a supportive return-to-work program
• Employee Share Option Plan (ESOP) – share in Sonder's success
• Wellbeing fund – $250 per year to spend your way
• Novated leasing and salary packaging options
• Weekly team perks – free coffee Tuesdays, catered lunch Thursdays, and a dog-friendly office
• Volunteer leave – 2 days per year to support causes that matter to you
• Regular social events and team bonding opportunities

Sonder is for Everyone
We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, abilities and identities. If you need any support with your application or the recruitment process, please reach out – we'd love to hear from you.
Due to the nature of our industry, all Sonder employees are required to complete a National Police Check and Working With Children Check.