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. 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 Perform requirements analysis from both SoC vendor and Bragi Feature and Mobile library offering and support by a given SoC vendor 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 3+ years of experience in Android development Native in Mandarin, and strong English skills in speaking, reading, and writing (engineering level) Deep knowledge of Java and Kotlin programming paradigms Solid experience with standard Bluetooth without reliance on third-party libraries Experience with custom Bluetooth protocols without reliance on third-party libraries Understanding of Architectural Models and Design Patterns Understanding of the full mobile development life cycle Ability to understand business requirements and perform decomposition of a complex feature Nice to have: Experience in working with either of the following chipsets: JieLi, WuQi, Actions, Bluetrum, BES, Qualcomm, Airoha 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 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 Home-office 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 10m+) A flexible Learning & Development program, choose where you want to improve yourself 10 professional coaching sessions with experts to support your growth