Software Engineer, Android

Cape • New York, NY

1d • $180,000 - $235,000 • Remote

About The Position

Cape is America’s privacy-first mobile carrier, founded on the belief that privacy is a fundamental right. We are building a new mobile network from the ground up, incorporating privacy and security features that no other carrier can offer. Our mission is to provide secure and private mobile communication for consumers, businesses, and government agencies. We are rapidly scaling after closing our Series C in March 2026, aiming to give people back control of their personal information.

At Cape, we are architects of a privacy-centric movement. We are relentless builders, innovating at the edge of telecommunications with high trust and high expectations. Our flat structure emphasizes collaboration over hierarchy, allowing team members to work with world-class engineers and visionaries to solve complex problems and deliver mission-critical results.

Cape’s platform offers customers end-to-end control of their digital identity, optimizing for resiliency, privacy, and security. We are transforming the mobile phone experience and its privacy implications. Our mobile application is the primary interface for users to build trust and protect their digital lives, with protections built into every level of the communications stack.

As an Android Engineer, your mission is to build the definitive application for private mobile communication. You will own the entire feature lifecycle, from architectural design to launch on various app stores. Using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose, you will address significant technical challenges in security and cryptography to protect personal information, account data, and communication traffic. You will ship the product that makes our promise of privacy a reality.

Requirements

• 4+ years of Android software development experience.
• Background in Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Kotlin and a strong foundational understanding of the Android ecosystem (architecture, app lifecycle, concurrency, etc.).
• Professional experience with Jetpack Compose is preferred, but a deep appreciation for building modern user interfaces is essential.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to iterate quickly with teammates, incorporate feedback, and maintain a high bar for quality.
• Experience brainstorming and iterating with product designers.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Android concurrency and storage frameworks such as Coroutines, Room, and DataStore.
• Familiarity with privacy-focused Android OSs.
• Knowledge of cryptography, trusted execution environments and StrongBox, or cellular technologies (eSIM, 4G, 5G).

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the mobile product lifecycle — from conceptualization, through design and development, all the way to launch.
• Maintain high coding standards by developing guidelines, actively participating in code reviews, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
• Champion the security, performance, and stability of our applications by implementing and overseeing robust testing, monitoring, and release processes to guarantee a seamless, trustworthy user experience.
• Actively improve user workflows by collaborating with cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless experiences across product boundaries and a cohesive user journey.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation that is geo-adjusted based on your location
• Meaningful equity
• 401(k) match
• 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and your dependents
• 12 weeks paid parental leave (for all parents, no waiting period)
• Stipends for Family-forming needs
• Stipends for Gender-affirming care
• Unlimited PTO

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior