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Do you remember your younger years when you played outside until dusk and lost track of time? Maybe you remember dialup internet and your siblings running through the family computer room. We are past simpler times, but we still believe kids deserve to be kids and through safe tech they can be. Come join our mission and help us grow the industry of safe tech for kids and grow the Gabb brand!
What You'll Do
Here at Gabb, we are passionate about creating safe tech for kids. However, we are equally as passionate about empowering parents while they parent in this digital age. The Gabb Family team is innovating a new, central, revamped application where parents can manage their account, their children's devices, and be the portal to all things Gabb.
We are looking for an Junior Android Developerto join our team and help us build our Gabb Family application. In this position, you will be instrumental in rewriting features from the old app into the new as well as writing all new functionality. As the ideal candidate, you should be passionate about building reliable, intuitive, and beautiful experiences for end users. Your responsibilities on the team will include:
- Collaborate with teams to define, design, and ship new features
- Discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies for efficiency
- Participate in code reviews and collaborate with other developers
- Optimize performance, troubleshoot bugs, and fix issues
- Maintain code integrity through version control and documentation
- Stay updated on Android platform changes and industry trends
- Translate requirements into technical solutions with product teams
What You'll Bring
- 1-2 years of Android development experience
- Proficient in Jetpack Compose for declarative UI development
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related emphasis preferred
- Skilled in Android Studio for development and debugging purposes
- Well-versed in Kotlin, with fluency in coroutines
- Experience with MVVM and Dependency Injection using Hilt or Dagger
- Familiarity with Google Maps API, Android Bluetooth APIs, and RESTful APIs
- Competency in GitLab or Bitbucket for version control
- Exposure to Firebase for backend service utilization
- Ability to write and execute unit tests using JUnit and Mockito
- 🌎 Mission driven to protect kids and make a difference in the world
- ⚖️ Work-life balance with unlimited PTO, flexible/hybrid schedules, and more
- 🏥 Generously covered insurance premiums (up to 100% based on tenure)
- 💰 Stock options and 401(k) plan with employer match
- 🚀 Fast-paced startup environment with room for career growth
- 😎 Energetic and collaborative company culture (plus the coolest coworkers around)
- 🐶 Pet insurance to keep your furry friend happy and healthy
Gabb is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination of all types. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment for all. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.
