Senior Android Developer - Shenzhen based

Bragi was founded in 2013 and launched the world's first Truly Wireless Earphones in 2015 (yes, a whole 12 months before the Airpods...)

Since then, We have evolved from a promising startup to a market-moving creator of innovative technology, opening the new category of Truly Wireless Earphones. Bragi transformed into a software enabler for consumer brands, focusing on scaling its technology after investing more than $90 million in software and AI.

Now we are a leader in the AI headphone space, known for our smart devices that integrate seamlessly into users' lives. With a focus on innovation and user experience, we are driving the evolution of wearable technology.

Senior Android Developer - Shenzhen based

This is a remote role based in Shenzhen, China. This position is essential for building up Bragi R&D in China

Tasks

• Requirements analysis from both SoC vendor and Bragi :

1. Feature and Mobile library offering and support by a given SoC vendor
2. Identify gaps between the vendors offering and Bragi's support and vise versa

• Bragi FW and mobile middleware integration and validation
• Mobile SDK adaptation to match to the existing SoC feature offering and firmware interfaces
• Developing and implementing advanced Android applications and libraries
• Collaborating in and with cross-functional teams (Product, Design and QA) to define, design, and launch new features
• Evaluating and implementing new technologies to enhance development efficiency
• Improving performance, debugging and refactoring
• Ensuring robust and reliable software through focus on testability
• Communication between the customer and Bragi's R&D in Europe: Identify blockers and suggest improved approaches and documentation for fast time to market
• Design, implement and improve support processes between the development teams in China and Europe e.g. documentation, extend or develop tooling
• Support ODMs and test engineers (ODM, at Bragi) as part of the "Bragi certification program" to ensure a flawless support of the Bragi feature offering

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Android development
• Native in Mandarin, Good English speaking as well as reading and writing (engineering work level) is mandatory
• Deep knowledge of Java, Kotlin programming paradigms
• Experience in working with either of the following chipsets: JieLi, WuQi, Actions, Bluetrum, BES, Qualcomm, Airoha
• Solid experience with standard Bluetooth without reliance on third-party libraries
• Experience with custom Bluetooth protocols without reliance on third-party libraries
• Solid understanding of Architectural Models and Design Patterns
• Solid understanding of the full mobile development life cycle
• Ability to understand business requirements and perform decomposition of a complex feature
• Experience with CI/CD (Gitlab) for mobile
• Experience with writing unit tests, - experience with automation testing is a plus
• Outstanding communication skills and the ability to drive improvement iterations
• Experience in hiring and mentoring of other engineers

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of Reactive programming paradigms
• Previous experience with wearables or IoT devices

Benefits

• A complex project that is exceptionally challenging and will change how audio is consumed forever
• Remote work and flexible working hours
• Work hand in hand with worldwide known audio brands
• A chance to deliver a delightful experience to 25m+ users in the next 12 months (existing base is 7m+)
• A flexible Learning & Development program, choose where you want to improve yourself
• 10 professional coaching sessions with experts to support your growth