Android Developer

Paladin Drones • Houston, TX

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About The Position

About Paladin Drones Paladin is transforming public safety with autonomous drone technology, aiming to be at the forefront of emergencies within 90 seconds. When someone calls 911, our drones provide real-time aerial views to first responders, enhancing situational awareness and speeding up response times. With LTE for unlimited range, our drones respond to over 1,000 emergencies weekly across various U.S. cities. Our bold vision is to make this technology an essential tool for first responders globally within the next decade, driven by a dedicated team committed to innovating UAV technology for public safety. Role Overview We’re seeking an Android Developer who is excited to build secure, reliable, and user-friendly mobile applications that connect operators directly to our drone technology. Your work will put mission-critical intelligence at the fingertips of first responders, helping them save lives in high-stakes situations.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional Android development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Kotlin (Java experience is a plus).
• Deep knowledge of Android SDK , Jetpack libraries, and modern architecture patterns (MVVM, Clean Architecture, etc.).
• Experience integrating RESTful APIs , WebSockets , or gRPC .
• Familiarity with mobile video streaming , real-time communications, or low-latency data handling.
• Strong grasp of mobile security best practices (data encryption, secure storage, authentication).

Nice To Haves

• Experience with drone SDKs , robotics, or IoT device integration.
• Knowledge of NDK (C/C++) , OpenGL , or real-time video processing.
• Experience with AWS or GCP cloud services .
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Responsibilities

• App Development: Design, build, and maintain Paladin’s Android applications for drone control, fleet management, and real-time video streaming.
• System Integration: Collaborate with robotics, backend, and cloud teams to ensure seamless interoperability between drones, mobile devices, and cloud services.
• User Experience & Performance: Create intuitive, responsive, and secure interfaces optimized for speed, low latency, and reliability in challenging environments.
• Quality & Security: Write clean, testable, and maintainable code while applying best practices for app security and data privacy.
• Collaboration: Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and cross-functional discussions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity packages.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Unlimited PTO and paid holidays.
• A mission-driven, innovative company culture.
• A collaborative, fast-paced environment with real-world impact.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees