Android Engineer – Advertising

Spotify

Android Engineer building the next generation advertising platform for audio and video at Spotify. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to create impactful ad experiences.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $107,483 - $153,547 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Proficient in building and maintaining Android applications using Kotlin or Java, with a strong focus on code quality, performance, and user experience. Experienced in collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful features and reusable components.

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Kotlin ProgrammingJava ProgrammingAndroid DevelopmentAndroid Architecture PatternsAPI Design

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Hard Skills

Android Application DevelopmentCode QualityPerformance OptimizationUser Experience DesignClean Code Practices

Soft Skills

CollaborationTeam Environment ContributionInclusivity

Tools & Technologies

Android FrameworksDevelopment ToolsGoogle Play Store

Industry Keywords

Ad ExperiencesMobile ApplicationsBackend Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AndroidiOSJavaKotlin

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and evolve ad experiences that allow millions of listeners to enjoy Spotify for free
Collaborate with engineers across Android, iOS, backend, and web, along with product, design, and data partners to ship impactful features
Write clean, maintainable code that scales across teams and products
Contribute to the technical direction, architecture, and best practices for Android development within Advertising
Improve app performance, reliability, and user experience across ad surfaces
Help shape reusable components and libraries that support fast, consistent development
Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive, and autonomous team environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

You know how to write clear, idiomatic Kotlin or Java and build maintainable Android applications
You are experienced with modern Android frameworks and development tools
You have a strong understanding of Android architecture patterns and API design
You care about code quality, performance, and delivering polished user experiences
You understand how mobile applications connect with backend systems end-to-end
You have shipped at least one app to the Google Play Store or have a project you can walk us through
You value collaboration and contribute to a positive, inclusive team environment
You have 2+ years of experience building Android applications

Benefits

Comp & perks

health insurance
six-month paid parental leave
401(k) retirement plan
monthly meal allowance
23 paid days off
paid flexible holidays
paid sick leave