(Associate) Engineering Manager, Android

About Us
QuillBot is developing state-of-the-art AI technology to make writing painless. We were founded on the belief that learning and applying knowledge are more rewarding than the mundane aspects of writing. The QuillBot team seeks to continue that mission, automating those tasks and allowing you to focus on what you write, not how you should write it. Transforming the way you write.

Overview
As an Engineering Manager (EM), Android, you will lead a team of talented Android engineers tasked with developing and integrating innovative AI writing assistance features across our Android App, Android Keyboard, and an Android Accessibility API-driven assistant. You will play a key role in guiding the team to deliver performant, innovative, and high-quality software. Your leadership will directly influence technical direction, team culture, and product excellence.

Job Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership
  
  • Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of Android engineers.
  • Cultivate a collaborative, inclusive, and results-driven team culture.
  • Manage team performance, project timelines, and talent development.
• Product & Technical Direction
  
  • Develop, plan, and execute roadmaps in close collaboration with product managers, designers, cross-functional engineering teams, and AI research teams.
  • Oversee architectural and design decisions to ensure maintainability and scalability.
  • Drive the integration of AI writing assistance into our Android app, keyboard, and accessibility-driven assistant, ensuring seamless user experiences.
  • Collaborate closely with AI Research teams to optimize on-device AI model deployment and performance.
• Engineering Excellence
  
  • Set and maintain high standards for code quality, testing, and engineering health.
  • Proactively address challenges related to latency, resource usage, and crashes.
  • Drive innovation through evaluation and adoption of new technologies.
  • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in tools, testing automation, CI/CD, and other processes.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of total experience with substantial hands-on Android development.
• 3+ years of experience leading or managing Android engineering teams.
• Expertise in Kotlin, including coroutines and flows.
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles.
• Experience with agile project management and cross-functional team leadership.
• Enthusiasm for exploring and implementing innovative writing solutions at the intersection of AI and user experience.
• Up-to-date with Android’s latest platform technologies and design trends.

Bonus Points

• Understanding of Android Accessibility APIs and their limitations is a plus.
• Knowledge of optimizing and deploying on-device AI/ML models (client-side AI).
• Familiarity with Android Keyboard/IME APIs and building keyboard experiences.
• Exposure to Flutter or Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP) is beneficial.
• Knowledge of WebSockets and Jetpack Compose is beneficial.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary, stock options, & annual bonus
• Medical coverage
• Life and accidental insurance
• Vacation & leaves of absence (menstrual, flexible, special, and more!)
• Developmental opportunities through education, developmental reimbursements and professional workshops
• Maternity & parental leave
• Remote model with flexible working hours
• On-site & remote company events throughout the year
• Tech & WFH stipends & new hire allowances
• Employee referral program
• Premium access to QuillBot

*Benefits and benefit amounts differ by region. A comprehensive list applicable to your region will be provided in your interview process.

This role is eligible for hire in India.

We are a virtual-first company and have employees dispersed throughout the United States, Canada, India, Netherlands, & Germany. We have a market-based pay structure that varies by location. The base pay for this position is dependent on multiple factors, including candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed below. You may also be eligible to participate in our bonus program and may be offered an equity award, benefits, and other types of compensation.

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