Senior Software Engineer - Android

Here’s what your day-to-day might look like:

• Drive technical execution by designing, building, and scaling Android applications that handle complex, real-time interactions at a global scale.

• Lead architectural improvements and code reviews, ensuring the maintainability, visibility, and operational health of our mobile codebase.

• Partner with cross-functional disciplines (PMs, Experience Designers) to plan projects, assist with technical choices, and influence the team roadmap.

• Own large-scale features from design to delivery, simplifying maintenance and promoting operational readiness across our production systems.

• Support the growth of others by mentoring colleagues, encouraging efficiency, and taking an active role in our engineering hiring process.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO THRIVE

Our ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in some of these areas and curiosity to grow in others:

• Significant experience in building Android applications at scale, with a deep understanding of the Android SDK, AndroidX, and modern development tools like Android Studio.

• Proven ability to scale Android architecture, delivering high-performance mobile experiences in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong proficiency in Kotlin and/or Java, with a keen interest in continuing to push the boundaries of what's possible with Kotlin.

• Demonstrated ownership of technical delivery within cross-functional teams, guiding implementation choices and technical design.

• A pride in software craft, with a commitment to writing readable, well-designed, and thoroughly tested mobile code.

WHY JOIN US?

At Deliveroo, you’ll do work that matters—solving real-world problems in a three-sided marketplace that’s constantly evolving. We’re food lovers, problem solvers, community builders and more, brought together by a shared drive to make things better. Working here you can expect to:

🔧 Solve meaningful problems at real scale Work on a complex, always-on marketplace that impacts millions every day.

🌱 See your impact, fast Ship, test and improve ideas quickly in a low-hierarchy, high-ownership environment.

🧠 Grow through challenge and ownership Take on big, ambiguous problems and accelerate your career with strong support.

🌎 A culture built for builders High standards, collaboration, flexible working and continuous learning.

💰 Share in the success you help create Competitive salary and equity options, so you’re rewarded for the impact you make.

➡️ Want a deeper look at how we build? Check out our Tech Blog.

We aim to create a fair process that lets your skills shine—our interview typically includes 3-4 stages. Explore our Engineering Interview Guide here to help you feel confident at each stage.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At Deliveroo, we know that a great workplace reflects the world around us and that true diversity and inclusion make us stronger, more creative, and better at what we do. We’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone can do their best work and feel they belong.

We believe in equality of opportunity and welcome candidates from all backgrounds regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion, or belief.

If you have a disability or long-term health condition and need support to apply for one of our roles, or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, you’ll have the opportunity to let us know once you’ve submitted your application. We’ll share details on how to request support so we can ensure you have a fair and equitable experience.

If you’re excited about making a real impact in a fast-moving marketplace and growing your career alongside ambitious, supportive teams, we’d love to hear from you!

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