Principal Software Engineer - Android

Gen is a global company powering Digital Freedom through consumer brands including Norton, Avast, LifeLock, Avira, AVG, ReputationDefender, and CCleaner. Our combined heritage is rooted in providing safety for the first digital generations. We bring leading technology solutions in cybersecurity, privacy and identity protection to more than 500 million users in 150 countries so they can live their digital lives safely, privately, and confidently today and for generations to come. We're always looking for smart, fearless, and dedicated people. Together, we have collective passion and a big vision to power Digital Freedom by protecting consumers and giving them control of their digital lives. When you’re a part of Gen, you are provided access to a range of resources and support to ensure you can do your best work and live your best life. This includes flexible working options with generous time off and competitive benefits & compensation packages. Diversity is foundational to how we do business because we know the greatest ideas and results come from our unique perspectives and differences. We strive to create a safe, inclusive environment where you can bring your whole self to work. Team members are valued, respected, and celebrated for who they are in a meaningful and exciting atmosphere. Gen is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, experience, and business needs. If this sounds like you—Gen has a dynamic, supportive culture with core values that celebrate diversity, promote teamwork, and encourage every team member to contribute and grow—join us!

About the Role:

We have openings for multiple positions at all levels, from Software Engineers to Sr Principal Software Engineers.

As part of our mobile development team, you will work in small, cross-functional teams of engineers, UX designers, and product owners located in Europe/US/India. You will focus on discovering new customer solution needs by testing the demand, usability, value, and feasibility of new ideas, as well as delivering a robust and scalable implementation of the best ideas that our customers can depend on.

In your role, you will be able to learn how to build at scale with a critical mission while also able to innovate like a startup. You'll tackle some of the most challenging problems, research and suggest the implementation of new technologies, and work with a cross-functional team in a collaborative environment. We are hiring experienced mobile developers at all levels from 2-15 years’ experience across Android to help us fulfill our mission.

What You Will Do in This Role:

• Participate in Agile development activities, including sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and demos.

• Deliver incremental working software and test automation with each sprint.

• Quickly and efficiently design, implement, and test great, high-quality mobile software.

• Use good architectural judgment in developing software and test automation.

• Participates in peer code/design/test reviews and be receptive to fellow experts, helping you improve your craft.

• Utilize good debugging and problem solving, both individually and in a team.

• Develop tools and documents and be able to train others.

• Use static analysis and code coverage to improve code quality.

• Participate in team discussions on continual improvement.

• Present/demo completed work in agile meetings clearly and concisely.

What You’ll Need to be Successful in this Role:

This role requires a self-starter who enjoys working in a collaborative environment that emphasizes working in small cross-functional teams with UX and engineering teammates as one unit on a mission to make the world a better place.

• Possess a BS / MS Computer Science or equivalent degree.

• 9+ yrs of relevant experience.

• Solid software engineering skills are a must

• Experience in one or more of the following development languages Java/Kotlin necessary.

• Have strong competencies in algorithms, software design, data structures, client/server design.

• Possess in-depth technical knowledge of mobile application development and testing (Android).

• Have expert knowledge of Android OS implementation and frameworks.

• Excellent problem-solving skills to isolate issues in complex environments, especially in mobile technology.

• Take ownership and have pride in doing things with quality and excellence.

• You are motivated by working in a fast-paced and technically challenging environment.

• Be a fast learner and self-starter with intellectual horsepower.

• You will be an Individual driven by doing work that matters. You will make the world more secure.

• You will have extensive experience with mobile Unit testing Frameworks.

• You will have excellent interpersonal skills, capable of performing well as part of a high performing team.

• You will demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.

• You will have experience with Agile development methodologies.

• You will have working knowledge of Continuous Integration using Jenkins or other similar tools.

• You will have previously published apps for Android.

• Automation skills desired.

• We would like a generalist engineer with the ability to work outside your comfort zone.

Gen is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on merit, experience, and business needs, without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, military or veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local law. Gen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based on such protected characteristics and seeks to recruit the most talented candidates from diverse cultures and backgrounds. 

We also consider employment-qualified individuals with arrest and conviction records. In addition, we will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Learn more about pay transparency. 

Gen complies with all anti-discrimination laws. 

To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.