Android Software Engineer II

Life Fitness•Schaumburg, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join us as we empower the world to work out, creating healthier lives together. We are seeking an Android Engineer to join Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, contributing to the design and development of high-quality, reliable mobile applications. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in Java/Kotlin development, a solid foundation in software design and debugging, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This role will play a key part in delivering production-ready software while supporting continuous improvement through modern development practices. This is a hybrid role, based out of the Nieto-Jones Performance Center in Schaumburg, IL. Monday and Friday are remote, Tuesday through Thursday are in-office collaboration days.

Requirements

3+ years of demonstrable experience in OO software design and development
3+ years of experience with Java/Kotlin
Experience building and debugging Android applications and services preferably on embedded devices (AOSP-based systems, custom hardware, or constrained environments)
Experience analyzing logcat, kernel logs, ANR traces, and system-level crash reports.
Strong understanding of software design patterns and how, why, and when to apply them
Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, and design with strong analytical and debugging skills.
Experience using AI-powered coding assistants (e.g. GitHub Copilot) for tasks such as code generation, refactoring, test creation, and documentation.
Familiarity with VS Code AI integrations and ability to incorporate AI-supported workflows into daily development.
Confident team player motivated by a fast-paced environment.
Ability to learn existing architecture quickly
Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills
Minimum B.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of the Linux OS is a plus.
Experience with Firebase Crashlytics and Real Time Databases.
Experience evaluating or integrating AI‑assisted development practices, including prompt‑driven coding, AI‑supported code reviews, or automated test generation.
Experience modifying or building AOSP, including system services, frameworks, or vendor layers.

Responsibilities

As a fully competent software engineer, independently evaluates, selects and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria, using judgment in making adaptations and modifications.
Designs and codes software with exceptional quality, meeting designated release plans and delivery commitments.
Independently performs assignments, within scope of defined program, with instructions as to general results expected.
Follows industry standard practices of conducting design reviews, code walk throughs, unit level testing, and integration testing.
Works closely with the Software Quality Assurance team to test, troubleshoot, resolve, and release production software.
Ensures prompt response to production and customer issues.
Effectively uses AI‑assisted development tools (such as GitHub Copilot and VS Code AI extensions) to accelerate development, improve test coverage, enhance documentation, and support root-cause analysis.
Ability to work well with others, learn on the job, and thrive in a dynamic work environment.