Principal Android Engineer

About SimpliSafe

We’re a high-tech home security company that’s passionate about protecting the life you’ve built and our mission of keeping Every Home Secure. We’ve created a culture here that cares just as deeply about the career you’re building. Ours is a no ego culture of collaboration and innovation where those seeking their next challenge can find big opportunities and make a huge impact on the lives of all those who we protect. We don’t just want you to work here. We want you to grow and thrive here.

We’re embracing a hybrid work model that enables our teams to split their time between office and home. Hybrid for us means we expect our teams to come together in our state-of-the-art office on two core days, typically Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday – working together in person and choosing where they work for the remainder of the week. We all benefit from flexibility and get to use the best of both worlds to get our work done.

Why are we hiring?

We’re growing and thriving. So we need smart, talented, and humble people who share our values to join us as we relentlessly pursue our goal of ensuring everyone feels safe in their own homes.

What You'll Do:

As a Principal Mobile Software Engineer, you will help innovate and streamline how SimpliSafe builds and deploys applications that are being used by over 700k people every day. You will have the influence to drive the technical direction, be an advisor to development teams, and be a technical mentor for Android engineers. Your mission will be to improve our ability to deliver high-quality software across different teams working on shared front ends.

Specifically You'll:

• Architect efficient, reusable, and scalable Android systems using modern frameworks such as Jetpack Compose and Kotlin Coroutines
• Drive technical excellence across multiple Android feature teams through architecture reviews, shared tooling, and design patterns
• Partner with iOS and Web platform leads to align mobile architecture and ensure a consistent cross-platform user experience
• Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Backend teams to translate customer needs into elegant, reliable mobile solutions
• Lead key technical initiatives such as build system optimization, CI/CD improvements, and observability instrumentation
• Mentor and develop senior Android engineers through coaching, design reviews, and hands-on pairing
• Advocate and implement best practices for code quality, testing, performance, and accessibility
• Influence long-term technical direction for SimpliSafe’s mobile ecosystem — helping define what “best-in-class” means for security app experiences

What You’ll Need:

• 15+ years of software development experience
• 8+ years of native mobile development experience on Android (experience with iOS, React Native, or modern JS/TS frameworks a plus)
• Deep knowledge of Android application architecture (MVVM, Clean Architecture, Jetpack libraries, Compose, Fragments, Navigation, etc.)
• 5+ years of Kotlin and/or Java development
• Proven ability to drive architectural decisions and scale complex mobile systems used by large user bases
• Strong track record as a technical leader and mentor, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning
• Excellent communication and influence skills — able to guide teams and align diverse stakeholders
• Passion for high-quality, reliable software that protects and empowers users in their homes

What Values You’ll Share

• Customer Obsessed - Building deep empathy for our customers, putting them at the core of our work, and developing strong, long-term relationships with them.
• Aim High - Always challenging ourselves and others to raise the bar.
• No Ego - Maintaining a “no job too small” attitude, and an open, inclusive and humble style.
• One Team - Taking a highly collaborative approach to achieving success.
• Lift As We Climb - Investing in developing others and helping others around us succeed.
• Lean & Nimble - Working with agility and efficiency to experiment in an often ambiguous environment.

What We Offer

• A mission- and values-driven culture and a safe, inclusive environment where you can build, grow and thrive  
• A comprehensive total rewards package that supports your wellness and provides security for SimpliSafers and their families (For more information on our total rewards please click here)
• Free SimpliSafe system and professional monitoring for your home. 
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that bring people together, give opportunities to network, mentor and develop, and advocate for change.

The target annual base pay range for this role is $189,000 to $210,000.

This target annual base pay range represents our good-faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this role. We use a market-based compensation approach to set our target annual base pay ranges and make adjustments annually. We carefully tailor individual compensation packages, including base pay, taking into consideration employees’ job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and other relevant business factors. 

Beyond base pay, we offer a Total Rewards package that may include participation in our annual bonus program, equity, and other forms of compensation, in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and lifestyle benefits. More details can be found here.

We’re committed to fair and equitable pay practices, as well as pay transparency. We regularly review our programs to ensure they remain competitive and aligned with our values.

We wholeheartedly embrace and actively seek applications from all individuals, no matter how they identify. We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we believe our work is enriched when we incorporate a multitude of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. We want everyone who works here to thrive and contribute to not only our mission of keeping every home secure, but also to making our workplace safe and supportive for others. If a reasonable accommodation may be needed to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of a position, or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected].