Senior Engineer, Mobile Applications (Android)

Cork, Ireland, Remote. Posted 3 months ago

The role

You will design and develop features for Android applications with a focus on scalability, performance, and usability. You will drive technical initiatives across mobile, embedded, and cloud systems and mentor other engineers.

What you will do

Design and develop features across Android applications
Take ownership of initiatives end to end
Build and maintain test coverage including unit, integration, and UI
Perform manual QA testing on features and releases
Contribute to architectural discussions and technical direction
Champion best practices including code reviews and CI/CD workflows
Mentor and support other engineers
Use AI development tools throughout the SDLC

Required qualifications

5+ years of Android development experience using Kotlin and Java
Leadership on cross-functional projects
Strong knowledge of Android OS architecture, platform services, and system-level integrations
Solid design and architectural skills
Proficiency in Material Design and building modern, responsive, user-centric UIs
Experience working across mobile, embedded, and cloud systems
Experience developing clients for APIs and microservices
Strong proficiency with AI-augmented development workflows
Working experience with DevOps pipelines and tools (e.g. GitHub, GitHub Actions, Fastlane)
Comfortable performing manual QA alongside development work
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong communicator

Nice to have

Familiarity with Node.js, JavaScript, Python, and/or cross-platform frameworks (React Native, Flutter)
Ability to build and maintain Backend-for-Frontend (BFF) layers
Experience with IoT systems or integrations involving Bluetooth, WiFi, or networking hardware
Experience with subscription-based product models
Experience across both iOS and Android

Before you apply

Eligibility to live and work in Ireland is required
We are unable to offer visa sponsorship or relocation support

About the company

NETGEAR creates innovative networking solutions that connect people and improve how we live and work. They develop products that are reliable, secure, and user-focused.