Join Strava as a Senior Android Engineer to develop the Trust & Safety platform impacting millions of users.
Posted by employer 5 days ago
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Last verified on the company career page 12 hours ago
Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Own Android on the Trust & Safety team
- Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and back-end/iOS engineers
- Mentor engineers through code reviews and pair programming
- Use the latest AI tools to build and ship software
- Grow into back-end and front-end work over time
Must have
- 5+ years experience building Android applications
- Experience using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose
- Familiarity with Coroutines and Room
- Experience designing or consuming REST or GraphQL APIs
- Solid Android fundamentals
Nice to have
- Interest or willingness to grow into server-side and web front-end work
Practical constraints
- More than half of your time on-site in San Francisco office — three days per week
AI in the day-to-day
Use the latest AI tools to find faster, smarter ways to build and ship software.
Requirements
- Experience
- 5+ years
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
In the role of Senior Android Engineer on the Trust & Safety team at Strava, the individual will focus on developing and optimizing features that enhance user safety and trust within the app. Key skills include expertise in Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, and familiarity with REST or GraphQL APIs, alongside a solid understanding of Android architecture and performance. This position is ideal for experienced engineers looking to take ownership of significant projects while also mentoring peers. The team operates in a hybrid model, fostering collaboration among a close-knit group of professionals.
Joblaze insights
Quick facts
- Is the Senior Android Engineer, Trust & Safety role remote?
- It's hybrid — Strava expects some on-site time in Strava SF.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Senior Android Engineer, Trust & Safety role.
- Where is the role based?
- Strava is hiring for this position in Strava SF.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Coroutines, GraphQL, Jetpack Compose, Kotlin, REST, Room.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Strava targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Senior Android Engineer, Trust & Safety role at Strava.
From the original posting
About This Role
We’re looking for a Senior Android Engineer to join our Trust & Safety engineering team. This team is responsible for developing the Trust & Safety platform at Strava, fostering a trustworthy environment and a safe experience for our users. As a Senior Android Engineer, you will collaborate with cross-functional partners to design, develop, and optimize features that impact millions of users worldwide. You will help shape the future of our mobile experience and contribute to the evolution of Strava’s product.
We follow a flexible hybrid model that translates to more than half of your time on-site in our San Francisco office — three days per week.
What You’ll Do:
Own Android on the Trust & Safety team, setting the technical direction and shipping features that reach millions of athletes.
Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and back-end/iOS engineers to build solutions like abuse reporting, privacy controls, and the U18 experience.
Work alongside a close community of peers in a hybrid work environment.
Mentor engineers through code reviews, pair programming, and set the bar for Android quality across the company.
Use the latest AI tools to find faster, smarter ways to build and ship software.
Grow into back-end and front-end work over time as your scope on the team expands.
What You’ll Bring to the Team:
5+ years experience building Android applications in a production environment using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.
Familiarity with Coroutines and Room, and experience designing or consuming REST or GraphQL APIs.
Solid Android fundamentals (architecture patterns, performance, testing) and a track record of shipping features end-to-end.
A product-focused mindset; you work with the team to solve real business problems, not just execute tickets.
Interest or willingness to grow into server-side and web front-end work as your scope expands.
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Why Join Us?
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