Job Description

The Washington Post is looking for a Software Engineer to support our flagship apps engineering team. Under general supervision, you will perform technical analysis, design and development or enhancement of Android applications and play an integral role in helping deliver increasingly smarter mobile apps to our users. You will participate in all facets of the agile development process and will have the opportunity to contribute to products that will be used by millions of people. We are looking for someone with strong interest in all things mobile and a passion for delivering high quality, solid applications.

Motivation:

You want to help bring our award-winning journalism to people every day.

You are passionate about learning mobile development, growing your skills, and delivering high-quality products.

You have opinions about leveraging the latest technology from Google and other solution providers to enhance the news-reading experience.

You enjoy collaborating with colleagues across disciplines to solve problems and deliver new functionality.

You have opinions about what makes for a good native app experience.

You enjoy breaking down complicated problems into distinct workable pieces.

Responsibilities:

Design and develop advanced applications for Android platform

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define API contracts, design and ship new features. 

Design high-level mobile solutions to meet product requirements and following established development methodologies and standards.

Understand the complexities of and help integrate different third-party SDKs

Identify, troubleshoot, and solve complex problems

Participate in agile software development practices and peer/code reviews.

Unit-test code for robustness, including edge cases, usability and general reliability

Stay on top of latest technologies/ mobile trends and recommend appropriate design solutions.

Requirements:

It’s okay to not meet 100% of these requirements. We’re primarily looking for people who meet some of these requirements and are motivated to learn new technologies and expand their skill set.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, engineering or related technical field or equivalent experience.

Strong grasp of computer science fundamentals, operating systems, algorithms, data structure, design principles.

Excellent verbal/written communication and collaboration skills.

Strong problem-solving skills.

Experience working with or prototyping with Android SDK.

Experience with Java/Kotlin.

Experience with Version Control principles, preferably using Git and Pull Requests.

Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Experience with testing and quality assurance practices including unit testing and code documentation.

Compensation and Benefits

Wherever you are in your life or career, The Washington Post offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits for every step of your journey:

Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage

Company-paid pension and 401(k) match

Three weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leave

Nine paid holidays and two personal days

20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parent

Robust mental health resources

Backup care and caregiver concierge services

Gender affirming services

Pet insurance

Free Post digital subscription

Leadership and career development programs

Benefits may vary based on the job, full-time or part-time schedule, location, and collectively bargained status.

The salary range for this position is:

The actual salary within this range will depend on individual skills, experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements. This position may be eligible for a bonus or incentive program, and a member of the Talent Acquisition team will discuss bonus payment terms and conditions during the interview process.

The Post strives to provide its readers with high-quality, trustworthy news and information while constantly innovating. That mission is best served by a diverse, multi-generational workforce with varied life experiences and perspectives. All cultures and backgrounds are welcomed. 

The innovation doesn’t end in the Newsroom – dozens of teams power The Washington Post.  We are now hiring the next innovator – how will you Impact Tomorrow?

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