Backend developer Jobs in Richmond, CA

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Sigma Connectivity Inc., an engineering services company with its roots in mobile phone innovation at Sony Ericsson and Sony, stands as a distinguished design house. Our team, comprising over 700 skilled engineers based primarily in Lund, Southern Sweden, specializes in developing connected consumer electronics and IoT devices through dedicated in-house projects. Equipped with the necessary talent, expertise, and state-of-the-art laboratories, we are adept at bringing the market’s most challenging projects to life. Our operations stretch across San Jose, San Diego, Seattle, and New York, ensuring a comprehensive national presence. As we continue to expand, we are on the lookout for versatile and dynamic individuals eager to contribute to our growth. At Sigma Connectivity Inc, our culture is grounded in the exchange of knowledge and experiences, underpinned by a Scandinavian approach to work-life balance and a commitment to our team's well-being. Here, you’ll Never Work Alone; instead, you’ll be part of a collaborative and supportive environment, ready to explore new horizons together.

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JOB OVERVIEW

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We are seeking a highly skilled Android App Developer with strong expertise in Kotlin and Jetpack Compose to support rapid prototyping and development of modern mobile applications, particularly optimized for small-screen user experiences in downtown San Francisco. You will work on cutting-edge products and technologies. You will collaborate with cross-disciplinary experts across mobile, embedded, and system domains. You have the opportunity to drive innovation through rapid prototyping and development

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop Android applications using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose
• Build rapid prototypes and proofs-of-concept for new product ideas, focusing on fast iteration cycles
• Create intuitive, responsive UIs optimized for small-screen devices
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (UX, backend, embedded teams)
• Translate product requirements into functional and scalable mobile solutions
• Ensure high performance, responsiveness, and usability of applications
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Debug and resolve issues related to application behavior and performance

Maintain clean, modular, and reusable code following best practices

Basic qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Android application development
• Strong proficiency in:
• Kotlin
• Jetpack Compose
• Experience building and deploying Android apps end-to-end
• Experience with rapid prototyping / MVP development
• Strong focus on UI/UX for constrained or small displays
• Proficiency with version control systems (Git)

Preferred additional skills, personal traits and experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with edge devices, embedded systems, or connected products
• Familiarity with Android frameworks and services for scalable applications.
• Knowledge of performance optimization and memory management
• Experience working in an engineering services or consulting environment
• Exposure to Agile/Scrum development methodologies

Nice to have:

• Solid understanding of:
• Android architecture (MVVM, Clean Architecture)
• REST APIs and data handling

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced, client-facing environments
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Adaptability to changing requirements and priorities
• Team player
• Proactiveness in collaborating and execution
• Flexibility to switch technical context
• Willingness to learn new methods/tools/processes
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and take ownership
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

We offer

• The annual salary range for this role is $100,000 – $175,000 per year.
• The Annual Salary depends upon various job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs, and market demand. This range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
• Sigma Connectivity, Inc. also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:
• Paid Time off/Vacation and Paid Holidays
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Healthcare and Dependent Care
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee and Customer Referral Program
• For positions in California, long-term and short-term disability insurance