Android Engineer

We’re always looking for bright, entrepreneurial and fun people to help us grow!

AXS is a company whose core values reflect a culture that celebrates individual differences, collective achievements, and respect of one another. We start small and are never afraid to try (Be The Spark). We believe open, honest, and proactive communication builds trust and empowers us to be our best (Make it Personal). We handle our problems constructively and together (Be Real). We go above and beyond to build something truly special and lasting (Bring Your ‘A’ Game). Most importantly, we celebrate and communicate our success by recognizing each other across all teams and levels of our organization (Pat The Back).

Our culture is a representation of who we are now and whom we aspire to be in the future. If you are looking for a fast-paced environment where collaboration, accountability and visibility enable you to make a difference every day, then AXS may be a perfect match.

The Role

We’re currently seeking a passionate Android Engineer to join our team. Our Android app and SDKs reaches tens of millions of customers which are also used in our client applications. We specialize in building our mobile experience to delight our fans. As part of this role, you will be responsible for driving, and building our Android applications. Ideal candidates must be innovative, creative, flexible and be driven to build great UX experiences.

What you’ll be doing:

• Develop, test, deliver, as well as enhance world class consumer-facing Android based apps across multiple platforms (Phone, tablet, television, smartwatch/wearables’, etc…)
• Establish architectural principles and select design patterns for implementation.
• Writing clean, maintainable code and performing peer code-reviews.
• Implement custom native user interfaces using the latest Android programming techniques.
• Building and maintaining Android SDKs utilized in many other popular consumer-facing applications.
• Analyze and optimize UI and back-end application code for efficiency and performance.
• Partner with project managers, provide technical estimates, and ensure that all project milestones are met.
• Work with other team members, as well as evaluating, researching, and implementing the latest device technology, coding patterns, and OS Frameworks.
• Work collaboratively with peers and teams such as Business Owners, Product and QA to produce amazing products.
• Work in an Agile/Scrum/Kanban environment to deliver high quality software against aggressive schedules.
• App deployments
• Use CI/CD tools like Jenkins, test fairy and bamboo

Skills and experience we’re seeking:

• 3 years of object-oriented software development experience developing complex native Android client applications, with working knowledge and demonstrated experience of Java, Android SDKs and Frameworks.
• Experience with Android Jetpack architecture.
• Solid experience on Kotlin, Kotlin extension functions, coroutines, Livedata
• Experience with material design, firebase crashlytics.
• Experience with dependency injection like Koin.
• Experience with multi-threading and mobile device memory management.
• Experience defining system architectures and exploring technical feasibility tradeoffs.
• Solid demonstrated experience testing your applications, including writing unit tests, test automation, and working closely with quality assurance teams.
• Experience with efficient client-side integration with Restful and SOAP-based services in high-performance ecosystem.
• BS/BA in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field with a solid grounding in Computer Science fundamentals.

And you’ll really get our attention if you have:

• Mastery of the tools of the trade including a variety of modern programming languages (Java, JavaScript, C#, Python, Node.js) and open-source technologies (Linux, SQLite, OpenGL, Spring, Hibernate).
• Familiarity with the use of additional sensors, such as gyroscopes and accelerometers.
• Experience developing cloud software services and an understanding of design for scalability, performance and reliability.
• Development experience defining, developing and maintaining REST based interfaces.
• A knack for benchmarking and optimization.
• Entrepreneurial spirit combined with strong program and product management skills.
• Strong technical communication with technical and non-technical peers.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor other software developers to maintain architectural vision and software quality.
• Certified Scrum Master, Agile Certified Practitioner or similar certification.

More about AXS

AXS connects fans with the artists and teams they love. Each year we sell millions of tickets to thousands of incredible events – from concerts and festivals to sports and theater – at some of the most iconic venues in the world. Since our founding in 2011, we’ve consistently pushed the industry forward and improved experiences for fans, making it easier than ever to discover events, find the perfect seats, and enjoy unforgettable live entertainment, and we continue to lead the evolution of our industry today.

We’re passionate about improving the fan experience and providing game-changing solutions for our clients, and we’re always looking for smart, motivated people to help make it happen. Bring your enthusiasm, your big ideas, and your desire to team up with some of the best and brightest in technology and entertainment. Together we keep the world cheering. 

AXS sells millions of tickets every year for 300 clients in the US and Europe, from venues like the O2 in London and the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Denver to teams like the Los Angeles Kings and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Headquartered in Downtown Los Angeles, California, we also work in wonderful offices throughout the US, the UK, and Europe. At each location you’ll find a team of dedicated, diverse employees (we’ve dubbed ourselves “Fanatix”) who create groundbreaking products and services in a fun, fast-paced environment. We love what we do along with our fantastic culture, enviable perks, and comprehensive benefits. To learn more about working at AXS, visit: https://solutions.axs.com/careers/

NOTE: As COVID-19 cases rise across the U.S., we continue to look for ways to create a safer work environment for everyone and will now be requiring all full-time employees  to be fully vaccinated against the virus by October 4, 2021. Exceptions will be made for those with approved medical, disability or religious exemptions or unless prohibited by local law.