OpenAI

Android Engineer, Monetization

OpenAI1 months ago
Location

Seattle

Type

Full Time

Salary

USD 325,000 – 385,000

Level

Senior

Role

Android Engineer

Posted

Feb 12, 2026

Full TimeSenior

The role

Summary

OpenAI's Monetization team seeks a Senior Android Engineer to build foundational mobile experiences for user onboarding, account management, payments, and monetization systems. This greenfield role involves developing reusable Android frameworks and integrations that support OpenAI's mobile ecosystem at global scale, requiring expertise in Kotlin, Android architecture, and commerce systems.

What you'll do

Monetization Platform Development: Build and ship comprehensive monetization experiences on Android including plan selection, purchase flows, subscription management, entitlements, and policy-aware UX patterns
Shared Framework Architecture: Design and maintain shared Android frameworks and primitives for account, trust, and commerce flows used across OpenAI's mobile applications including auth/session, entitlements, checkout abstractions, and safety gates
End-to-End System Ownership: Own complex Android systems spanning UI architecture, networking, local persistence/state management, observability, and release processes with full accountability for system performance
Platform Integration Development: Build robust integrations with Android platform and ecosystem components including Google Play Billing, authentication systems, device security signals, deep links, and push notification services
Performance Optimization: Optimize application performance, reliability, and responsiveness at global scale focusing on startup time, rendering performance, network resiliency, battery efficiency, and crash-free session rates
Quality Assurance Systems: Establish and evolve comprehensive testing and quality systems including unit/integration/UI tests, CI reliability improvements, automated regression testing, and release validation processes
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with Product, Design, Research, backend engineering, and Safety teams to deliver features meeting OpenAI's highest standards for safety, privacy, fairness, and policy compliance
Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership through architecture reviews, mentoring junior engineers, and establishing engineering standards across the Android foundations surface area

What we look for

Technical

Android Development Expertise4+ years of professional software engineering experience with substantial Android ownership and production application development
Kotlin ProficiencyAdvanced fluency in Kotlin programming language with deep understanding of language features and best practices
Android Architecture MasteryComprehensive knowledge of Android tooling, architecture patterns, Gradle build system, Android Studio IDE, and modern development practices
Production Application ExperienceProven track record of building and shipping high-quality Android applications in production environments, especially for reliability- and trust-sensitive flows like identity management and payment systems
System Architecture SkillsAbility to make pragmatic architectural tradeoffs while maintaining system maintainability, testability, and scalability in complex mobile environments

Education

Computer Science BackgroundBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience in mobile development
Mobile Development SpecializationSpecialized knowledge in mobile application development with focus on Android platform and ecosystem

Experience

Commerce System DevelopmentExperience building payment flows, subscription management, and monetization systems with focus on security and compliance
Greenfield DevelopmentThrives in 0→1 environments where systems, architecture, and user experiences must be defined from scratch with minimal existing infrastructure
Performance-Critical ApplicationsExperience optimizing mobile applications for performance, security, privacy, and user experience with high standards for polish and reliability
Cross-Platform IntegrationExperience with backend service integration, API design, and cross-platform system architecture in mobile environments

Skills

Required skills

Kotlin ProgrammingAdvanced proficiency in Kotlin for Android development with deep understanding of coroutines and modern language features
Android SDKComprehensive knowledge of Android SDK, platform APIs, and development frameworks
Jetpack ComposeExperience with modern Android UI development using Jetpack Compose and declarative UI patterns
Android ArchitectureExpertise in MVVM, MVP, or Clean Architecture patterns with Android Architecture Components
Google Play IntegrationExperience with Google Play Billing, in-app purchases, and subscription management systems
Performance OptimizationSkills in mobile performance optimization, memory management, and battery efficiency
Security ImplementationUnderstanding of mobile security best practices, encryption, and secure payment processing
Testing FrameworksProficiency with Android testing frameworks including Espresso, JUnit, and automated testing strategies

Nice to have

GraphQLExperience with GraphQL for efficient API data fetching and caching strategies
Firebase ServicesKnowledge of Firebase authentication, analytics, crash reporting, and push notification services
CI/CD PipelinesExperience with continuous integration and deployment pipelines for Android applications
Reactive ProgrammingUnderstanding of RxJava or Kotlin Flow for reactive programming patterns
Cross-Platform DevelopmentFamiliarity with cross-platform development approaches and native bridge implementations
AI/ML IntegrationExperience integrating AI/ML models or services into mobile applications
AccessibilityKnowledge of Android accessibility best practices and inclusive design principles
Leadership ExperienceTechnical leadership experience including mentoring, architecture reviews, and engineering standards development

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 325,000 – 385,000 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Equity Compensation

Stock options and equity participation in OpenAI's growth and success

Competitive Salary

Industry-leading compensation package ranging from $325K to $385K annually

Health Insurance

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage

Professional Development

Opportunities for continuous learning, conference attendance, and skill development in cutting-edge AI technologies

Flexible Work Environment

Modern office facilities in Seattle with collaborative workspaces and state-of-the-art development tools

Mission-Driven Work

Opportunity to work on technology that benefits humanity and shapes the future of artificial intelligence

Equal Opportunity Employment

Inclusive workplace committed to diversity and equal opportunity for all employees

Reasonable Accommodations

Commitment to providing accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities

Interview process

  1. 1
    Application Review — Initial screening of resume, portfolio, and GitHub projects focusing on Android development experience and code quality
  2. 2
    Technical Phone Screen — 45-60 minute technical interview covering Android fundamentals, Kotlin programming, and system design concepts
  3. 3
    Take-Home Assignment — Practical coding exercise building a small Android application demonstrating monetization flow implementation, architecture design, and testing practices
  4. 4
    Technical Deep Dive — 2-hour technical interview including code review of take-home project, system design discussion for mobile architecture, and problem-solving scenarios
  5. 5
    Cross-Functional Interview — Behavioral interview with Product and Design team members focusing on collaboration skills, user-centric thinking, and experience in fast-paced environments
  6. 6
    Final Interview — Meeting with engineering leadership covering technical vision, architecture philosophy, and cultural fit within OpenAI's mission-driven environment
  7. 7
    Reference Check — Professional reference verification and background check process in accordance with applicable laws and OpenAI's security requirements
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OpenAI is an American artificial intelligence research organization developing advanced AI models like GPT. Focused on ensuring AI benefits humanity, it creates tools for natural language processing and generative AI applications.

San Francisco, California, United StatesFounded 2015openai.com

Tech Stack

Languages
KotlinJava
Frameworks
Jetpack ComposeAndroid JetpackAndroid Architecture Components
Databases
RoomSQLite
Tools
Android StudioGradleGoogle Play BillingFirebase
Other
REST APIsGraphQLCI/CD PipelineCoroutines

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