Android Engineer - Comet

📋 Description

• • Join Perplexity AI, a groundbreaking company at the forefront of revolutionizing internet browsing, as an experienced Android Engineer. You will play a pivotal role in building and expanding Comet for Android, Perplexity's innovative new browser, shaping the future of how millions of users interact with information online.
• • As a key member of our small, agile team, you will be instrumental in developing a performant, native Android application that delivers an exceptional user experience. Your work will directly impact the quality and speed of our product, ensuring it stands out in a competitive landscape.
• • We are seeking an individual with robust programming skills, a keen interest in the rapidly evolving fields of Artificial Intelligence and large language models, and an unwavering passion for crafting a superior user experience, underpinned by a meticulously designed and implemented user interface.
• • Your primary responsibility will be to architect, develop, and maintain high-quality, performant native Android features for the Comet browser. This involves writing clean, efficient, and scalable Kotlin code, adhering to modern Android development best practices.
• • You will be tasked with ensuring a consistently high craft and quality bar across the entire product. This extends beyond just the user-facing experience to encompass the developer experience, fostering an environment where innovation and efficiency thrive.
• • A significant part of your role will involve close collaboration with our talented design teams. You will translate intricate design concepts into fast, intuitive, and visually appealing user interfaces, ensuring seamless interaction and aesthetic appeal.
• • You will work hand-in-hand with our data science and machine learning teams. This collaboration is crucial for instrumenting the application to gather valuable insights, analyzing user behavior and performance metrics, and iteratively improving the end-to-end user journey based on data-driven feedback.
• • Furthermore, you will partner with our infrastructure and QA teams to streamline and enhance our deployment processes. This includes contributing to robust testing strategies, managing release cycles effectively, and implementing comprehensive monitoring solutions to ensure the stability and reliability of the Comet browser.
• • The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of Android fundamentals and a proven track record of successfully delivering modern Android applications built with Kotlin. You should be adept at managing application performance and speed, ensuring a fluid and responsive user experience even under demanding conditions.
• • We value individuals who are comfortable working within a small, fast-moving team environment. This role requires a proactive mindset, a willingness to dive into complex challenges, and a strong sense of ownership over your work from conception to deployment.
• • A genuine passion for shipping high-quality software and seeing your contributions reach and delight millions of users is essential. You will be empowered to make significant technical decisions and drive the evolution of our Android platform.
• • This is an opportunity to work on a product that is fundamentally changing how people access and process information, leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to create a truly unique and powerful browsing experience. You will be at the forefront of innovation, contributing to a product with immense potential and global reach.