Full Stack Android Developer

Allen Control Systems•Austin, TX

About The Position

Allen Control Systems (ACS) is a defense startup developing an autonomous gun turret for targeting drones and munitions. They are seeking an Android Developer to build performant, real-time Android applications for their remote weapon systems, requiring strong native Android development skills in Kotlin. Experience with game or simulation-style applications on Android is highly desirable. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced startup environment with direct impact on product design.

Requirements

A strong passion for Android development and building responsive, real-time systems.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
4+ years of experience in Android development with proven proficiency in Kotlin and Java.
Experience with state management using MVVM/MVI patterns, Kotlin Flows, and Jetpack Compose.
Experience with Android Studio and Gradle, including build configuration, dependency management, and build variants/flavors.
Familiarity with game development concepts, input handling (e.g., controllers), and UI/UX for fast interaction.
Experience working with RESTful APIs and WebSockets.
Comfortable with Git, CI/CD workflows, and writing clean, maintainable, well-tested code.
A desire to work in a highly collaborative, fast-paced startup environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Compose Multiplatform
Experience with Multi Display / Presentation API
Experience building or contributing to Android games or simulations
Knowledge of real-time data handling and performance optimization
Exposure to cloud services like AWS or GCP, and tools like Docker or Kubernetes
Previous work with ruggedized or embedded Android devices

Responsibilities

Design and develop native Android applications using Kotlin for performance-critical use cases.
Build and maintain Jetpack Compose interfaces for Android-based tablets and embedded systems.
Collaborate closely with back-end developers to integrate APIs and ensure seamless communication across systems.
Optimize applications for responsiveness, low latency, and smooth user interactions in demanding environments.
Support game-like interactions such as joystick/gamepad input and visual targeting overlays.
Work with product managers and UX/UI designers to implement clean, functional interfaces tailored for defense applications.
Stay current with Android development trends, continuously improving application architecture and performance.
Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving code quality and team performance.