# Senior Software Engineer - Android **Company:** [Deliveroo](https://scaleengineer.com/companies/deliveroo) Deliveroo seeks a Senior Android Engineer to join their Consumer Tech team in London, developing scalable mobile applications for their global marketplace platform. The role involves architecting Android solutions, mentoring team members, and driving technical execution in a hybrid work environment serving millions of users worldwide. **Role:** Android Engineer **Seniority:** Senior **Locations:** London - The River Building HQ **Salary:** 80000–120000 GBP [Apply](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/deliveroo/37a2a199-bc46-4711-b4f0-fa06cf5fbb8b) Canonical: https://scaleengineer.com/jobs/deliveroo/senior-software-engineer-android --- ## Responsibilities - Technical Architecture: Design, build, and scale Android applications that handle complex, real-time interactions at a global scale - Code Quality Leadership: Lead architectural improvements and code reviews, ensuring maintainability, visibility, and operational health of mobile codebase - Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with Product Managers and Experience Designers to plan projects, assist with technical choices, and influence team roadmap - Feature Ownership: Own large-scale features from design to delivery, simplifying maintenance and promoting operational readiness across production systems - Team Development: Support the growth of others by mentoring colleagues, encouraging efficiency, and taking active role in engineering hiring process ## Requirements ### education ### technical - {"name":"Android Development Expertise","description":"Significant experience building Android applications at scale with deep understanding of Android SDK and AndroidX"} - {"name":"Architecture Scaling","description":"Proven ability to scale Android architecture and deliver high-performance mobile experiences in fast-paced environment"} - {"name":"Programming Proficiency","description":"Strong proficiency in Kotlin and/or Java with interest in pushing boundaries of Kotlin development"} - {"name":"Technical Leadership","description":"Demonstrated ownership of technical delivery within cross-functional teams, guiding implementation choices and technical design"} ### experience - {"name":"Senior-level Experience","description":"5-8 years of Android development experience with focus on scalable mobile applications"} - {"name":"Cross-functional Team Experience","description":"Experience working within cross-functional teams including Product Managers and Designers"} ## Skills ### required - {"name":"Kotlin","description":"Primary programming language for Android development"} - {"name":"Android SDK","description":"Deep understanding of core Android development framework"} - {"name":"AndroidX","description":"Modern Android support libraries and architectural components"} - {"name":"Android Studio","description":"Proficiency in primary Android development IDE"} - {"name":"Mobile Architecture","description":"Experience with scalable Android architecture patterns and design"} ### preferred - {"name":"Java","description":"Alternative programming language for Android development"} - {"name":"Real-time Systems","description":"Experience building systems with live interactions and updates"} - {"name":"Mentoring","description":"Experience guiding and developing junior engineers"} - {"name":"Code Review","description":"Strong skills in conducting thorough code reviews and architectural assessments"} ## Tech stack ### tools - {"name":"Android Studio","description":"Primary IDE for Android development"} - {"name":"Git","description":"Version control system for code management"} ### others - {"name":"Real-time systems","description":"Building systems that handle live interactions and updates"} - {"name":"Mobile architecture patterns","description":"MVVM, MVP, and other Android architectural patterns"} ### databases ### languages - {"name":"Kotlin","description":"Primary programming language for Android development at Deliveroo"} - {"name":"Java","description":"Alternative programming language for Android development"} ### frameworks - {"name":"Android SDK","description":"Core Android development framework"} - {"name":"AndroidX","description":"Modern Android support libraries and components"} ## Benefits ### benefits - {"name":"Equity Options","description":"Share in the success you help create with competitive salary and equity options"} - {"name":"Hybrid Work","description":"Flexible working arrangement with typically 3 days in London office"} - {"name":"Professional Development","description":"Continuous learning opportunities and career acceleration with strong support"} - {"name":"Impact-driven Work","description":"Work on meaningful problems at real scale affecting millions of users daily"} - {"name":"Collaborative Culture","description":"High standards, collaboration, and low-hierarchy, high-ownership environment"} ## Compensation - **max:** 120000 - **min:** 80000 - **currency:** GBP - **stockOptions:** true ## Interview process ### steps - {"name":"Initial Application Review","description":"Review of application materials and technical background"} - {"name":"Technical Phone Screen","description":"Initial technical discussion covering Android development experience and approach"} - {"name":"Technical Interview","description":"In-depth technical assessment including coding exercises and architecture discussions"} - {"name":"Final Interview","description":"Cultural fit assessment and discussion with senior team members about role expectations"} ## Full description ## Senior Software Engineer - Android Join us in our mission to transform the way people shop and eat, where impact, innovation and growth drive everything we do. Our Engineering teams tackle complex technical challenges across a global, three-sided marketplace, building and scaling systems that serve millions of customers, riders and partners every day. From real-time logistics to resilient infrastructure and marketplace optimisation, we design, build and operate technology that powers Deliveroo’s growth at scale. We’re looking for a **Senior Software Engineer - Android** to join our **London** team. In this role, you’ll help us build and scale our world-class mobile applications, ensuring a seamless and high-performance experience for our global community of users. This role is based in our London office with a **hybrid** setup, typically 3 days in the office. Get to know our [Engineering team](https://careers.deliveroo.co.uk/software-engineering-at-deliveroo/) — what drives us, how we work, and what you can expect. ### What You’ll Be Doing You’ll be joining the **Consumer Tech** team. We focus on the end-to-end journey of our customers—from the moment they open the app to the point their meal arrives—ensuring every interaction is intuitive, fast, and reliable. Here’s what your day-to-day might look like: * **Drive technical execution** by designing, building, and scaling Android applications that handle complex, real-time interactions at a global scale. * **Lead architectural improvements** and code reviews, ensuring the maintainability, visibility, and operational health of our mobile codebase. * **Partner with cross-functional disciplines** (PMs, Experience Designers) to plan projects, assist with technical choices, and influence the team roadmap. * **Own large-scale features** from design to delivery, simplifying maintenance and promoting operational readiness across our production systems. * **Support the growth of others** by mentoring colleagues, encouraging efficiency, and taking an active role in our engineering hiring process. ### What You’ll Need to Thrive Our ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in some of these areas and curiosity to grow in others: * **Significant experience in building Android applications at scale**, with a deep understanding of the Android SDK, AndroidX, and modern development tools like Android Studio. * **Proven ability to scale Android architecture**, delivering high-performance mobile experiences in a fast-paced environment. * **Strong proficiency in Kotlin and/or Java**, with a keen interest in continuing to push the boundaries of what's possible with Kotlin. * **Demonstrated ownership of technical delivery** within cross-functional teams, guiding implementation choices and technical design. * **A pride in software craft**, with a commitment to writing readable, well-designed, and thoroughly tested mobile code. ### Why Join Us? At Deliveroo, you’ll do work that matters—solving real-world problems in a three-sided marketplace that’s constantly evolving. We’re food lovers, problem solvers, community builders and more, brought together by a shared drive to make things better. Working here you can expect to: 🔧 **Solve meaningful problems at real scale** Work on a complex, always-on marketplace that impacts millions every day. 🌱 **See your impact, fast** Ship, test and improve ideas quickly in a low-hierarchy, high-ownership environment. 🧠 **Grow through challenge and ownership** Take on big, ambiguous problems and accelerate your career with strong support. 🌎 **A culture built for builders** High standards, collaboration, flexible working and continuous learning. 💰 **Share in the success you help create** Competitive salary and equity options, so you’re rewarded for the impact you make. ➡️ Want a deeper look at how we build? Check out our [Tech Blog](https://deliveroo.engineering). We aim to create a fair process that lets your skills shine—our interview typically includes 3-4 stages. [Explore our Engineering Interview Guide here](https://careers.deliveroo.co.uk/interview-guide-for-engineers/) to help you feel confident at each stage. ### Our Global Structure Deliveroo is now part of DoorDash, bringing together teams with even greater reach, scale, and ambition. Depending on your role, you may collaborate with teammates, systems, and leaders across DoorDash and Wolt. Together, we’re unlocking new possibilities as one global team. ### Diversity, Equity and Inclusion At Deliveroo, we know that a great workplace reflects the world around us and that true diversity and inclusion make us stronger, more creative, and better at what we do. We’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone can do their best work and feel they belong. We believe in equality of opportunity and welcome candidates from all backgrounds regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion, or belief. If you have a disability or long-term health condition and need support to apply for one of our roles, or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, you’ll have the opportunity to let us know once you’ve submitted your application. We’ll share details on how to request support so we can ensure you have a fair and equitable experience. If you’re excited about making a real impact in a fast-moving marketplace and growing your career alongside ambitious, supportive teams, we’d love to hear from you!