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Get Access To All JobsAt Sonos we want to create the ultimate listening experience for our customers and know that it starts by listening to each other. As part of the Sonos team, you’ll collaborate with people of all styles, skill sets, and backgrounds to realize our vision while fostering a community where everyone feels included and empowered to do the best work of their lives.
JOB TITLE: Android Engineer (Job Code: PH0115)
JOB DETAILS:
Responsible for implementing new features and experiences as well as ensuring the highest quality of our mobile Android Sonos app. Create architecture technical designs for the Android Sonos Application and implement features and experiences in the Sonos App. Bring deep Android development knowledge and experience to the team. Use Kotlin Multi Platform, Kotlin, Python, git, Jira, Figma and other related tools. Collaborate with software engineers, PM, and UX to design and deliver powerful new capabilities to developers building on the Sonos app experience. Use data and telemetry to both debug and measure our software experience. Use Snowflake, Tableau, and AI to collect and analyze telemetry and diagnostics data. Create correlations between different data types to infer usage patterns. Be a Project Lead. Use Jira and Spreadsheets to create timelines and track information. Participate in the team process, using Agile methodologies to adapt and continuously improve. Use excellent communication skills to connect with teammates all over the globe. Mentor teammates in best practices for developing software.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Master’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Science and Applications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field plus 2 years of experience in the offered position or related position.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess expertise/knowledge sufficient to adequately perform the duties of the job being offered. Expertise/knowledge may be gained through employment experience or education. Such expertise/knowledge cannot be "quantified" by "time". Required expertise/knowledge includes:
- Experience programming for Android in Kotlin and Java to develop and maintain consumer electronics companion app that integrates with streaming services as well as to build reliable navigation systems, content browsing interfaces, and playback controls in the consumer electronics industry to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Experience developing, testing and shipping production features within an Android app available in the Google Play Store, including implementing navigation architecture, content browsing screens, playlist management, and the Now Playing screen for controlling audio playback.
- Experience investigating issues and solving problems, including app performance degradation during playback of streaming services, UI rendering bugs, app crashes in playlist management flows, and accessibility issues with TalkBack.
- Experience with SDKs written in Kotlin used by application which deals with music service providers and player hardware.
- Experience profiling and resolving performance issues in the Android app, including identifying and fixing UI lag during playback of Local Music, AirPlay, and SiriusXM live stations, and optimizing screen transitions and rendering performance across the app's navigation system.
- Experience designing APIs to provide consistent, context-aware navigation headers and experience integrating with mobile SDKs for streaming services.
- Experience with common source code control systems (git) for code management across the Android app codebase, including feature branching, pull request-based code review, cherry-picking fixes to release branches, and managing continuous integration pipelines for a large multi-team mobile application.
- Experience serving as the project/technical lead for part of a major navigation architecture initiative involving the redesign of APIs, screen session tracking, telemetry instrumentation, and cross-screen navigation behavior.
OTHER: Salary: $138,237 per year
JOB LOCATION:
Sonos, Inc.
2 Avenue De Lafayette, Floor 3
Boston, MA 02111
If offered employment, must have legal right to work in U.S.
Must reference JOB CODE#: PH0115 when applying.
#LI-DNI
Your profile will be reviewed and you'll hear from us once we have an update. At Sonos we take the time to hire right and appreciate your patience.
At Sonos we consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, which may lead individual compensation to vary depending on job related qualifications, skills, and experience. All full time employees are eligible for merit increases, discretionary bonuses, and equity. Our job postings may span more than one career level and the base pay range may be modified in the future based on changing market conditions.
Please note that compensation details listed in US job postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.
We also offer a comprehensive benefits program with choice and flexibility in mind to help support the health, wealth, and overall well-being of our employees. Regular full time employees in the US are eligible for benefits on day one, including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- A 401(k) plan with company matching and immediate vesting
- An Open Time Off policy (OTO) so you have maximum opportunity to disconnect and recharge, with no tenure-based vacation accruals required
- 80 hours of sick time upon hire, refreshed annually
- Up to 12 paid holidays per calendar year
- Sonos offers a generous paid leave program for new parents or to care for a family member with a serious health condition, as well as short- and long-term disability for your own medical condition.
- Company-paid Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary benefits, including Voluntary Life, AD&D, Accident, and Pet Insurance
- Mental health benefits to support your holistic well-being
- A generous employee discount program & Sonos Radio HD - on us!
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Notice to U.S. Job Applicants: Sonos is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Sonos is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to accommodations@sonos.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
At Sonos we want to create the ultimate listening experience for our customers and know that it starts by listening to each other. As part of the Sonos team, you’ll collaborate with people of all styles, skill sets, and backgrounds to realize our vision while fostering a community where everyone feels included and empowered to do the best work of their lives.
JOB TITLE: Android Engineer (Job Code: PH0115)
JOB DETAILS:
Responsible for implementing new features and experiences as well as ensuring the highest quality of our mobile Android Sonos app. Create architecture technical designs for the Android Sonos Application and implement features and experiences in the Sonos App. Bring deep Android development knowledge and experience to the team. Use Kotlin Multi Platform, Kotlin, Python, git, Jira, Figma and other related tools. Collaborate with software engineers, PM, and UX to design and deliver powerful new capabilities to developers building on the Sonos app experience. Use data and telemetry to both debug and measure our software experience. Use Snowflake, Tableau, and AI to collect and analyze telemetry and diagnostics data. Create correlations between different data types to infer usage patterns. Be a Project Lead. Use Jira and Spreadsheets to create timelines and track information. Participate in the team process, using Agile methodologies to adapt and continuously improve. Use excellent communication skills to connect with teammates all over the globe. Mentor teammates in best practices for developing software.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Master’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Science and Applications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field plus 2 years of experience in the offered position or related position.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess expertise/knowledge sufficient to adequately perform the duties of the job being offered. Expertise/knowledge may be gained through employment experience or education. Such expertise/knowledge cannot be "quantified" by "time". Required expertise/knowledge includes:
- Experience programming for Android in Kotlin and Java to develop and maintain consumer electronics companion app that integrates with streaming services as well as to build reliable navigation systems, content browsing interfaces, and playback controls in the consumer electronics industry to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Experience developing, testing and shipping production features within an Android app available in the Google Play Store, including implementing navigation architecture, content browsing screens, playlist management, and the Now Playing screen for controlling audio playback.
- Experience investigating issues and solving problems, including app performance degradation during playback of streaming services, UI rendering bugs, app crashes in playlist management flows, and accessibility issues with TalkBack.
- Experience with SDKs written in Kotlin used by application which deals with music service providers and player hardware.
- Experience profiling and resolving performance issues in the Android app, including identifying and fixing UI lag during playback of Local Music, AirPlay, and SiriusXM live stations, and optimizing screen transitions and rendering performance across the app's navigation system.
- Experience designing APIs to provide consistent, context-aware navigation headers and experience integrating with mobile SDKs for streaming services.
- Experience with common source code control systems (git) for code management across the Android app codebase, including feature branching, pull request-based code review, cherry-picking fixes to release branches, and managing continuous integration pipelines for a large multi-team mobile application.
- Experience serving as the project/technical lead for part of a major navigation architecture initiative involving the redesign of APIs, screen session tracking, telemetry instrumentation, and cross-screen navigation behavior.
OTHER: Salary: $138,237 per year
JOB LOCATION:
Sonos, Inc.
2 Avenue De Lafayette, Floor 3
Boston, MA 02111
If offered employment, must have legal right to work in U.S.
Must reference JOB CODE#: PH0115 when applying.
#LI-DNI
Your profile will be reviewed and you'll hear from us once we have an update. At Sonos we take the time to hire right and appreciate your patience.
At Sonos we consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, which may lead individual compensation to vary depending on job related qualifications, skills, and experience. All full time employees are eligible for merit increases, discretionary bonuses, and equity. Our job postings may span more than one career level and the base pay range may be modified in the future based on changing market conditions.
Please note that compensation details listed in US job postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.
We also offer a comprehensive benefits program with choice and flexibility in mind to help support the health, wealth, and overall well-being of our employees. Regular full time employees in the US are eligible for benefits on day one, including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- A 401(k) plan with company matching and immediate vesting
- An Open Time Off policy (OTO) so you have maximum opportunity to disconnect and recharge, with no tenure-based vacation accruals required
- 80 hours of sick time upon hire, refreshed annually
- Up to 12 paid holidays per calendar year
- Sonos offers a generous paid leave program for new parents or to care for a family member with a serious health condition, as well as short- and long-term disability for your own medical condition.
- Company-paid Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary benefits, including Voluntary Life, AD&D, Accident, and Pet Insurance
- Mental health benefits to support your holistic well-being
- A generous employee discount program & Sonos Radio HD - on us!
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Notice to U.S. Job Applicants: Sonos is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Sonos is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to accommodations@sonos.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as an Android Developer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Your STEM OPT eligibility depends on your degree's CIP code mapping to a STEM-designated field. Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Information Technology codes all qualify. Check your I-20 and confirm the CIP code with your DSO before submitting any applications.
Filter jobs by E-Verify enrollment status
Not every company that posts Android Developer roles is enrolled in E-Verify. Use Migrate Mate to filter listings by verified E-Verify enrollment so you only pursue employers who can legally sign your I-983 training plan.
Negotiate your training plan scope early
The I-983 requires your employer to define specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree. For Android Developer roles, push to include goals around system architecture, performance optimization, or machine learning integration so the plan clearly connects to your field of study.
Target employers with active mobile LCA filings
Companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications for software or mobile engineering roles already understand STEM OPT workflows. Search the OFLC Wage Search for LCA filings under SOC codes for software developers to identify employers actively hiring in this space.
Submit your STEM OPT extension 90 days early
USCIS requires you to file your STEM OPT extension application no more than 90 days before your initial OPT EAD expires. File late and you lose authorization. Your DSO must update your SEVIS record before you can submit Form I-765.
Use O*NET to strengthen your training plan
The O*NET profile for Software Developers lists core tasks and knowledge areas recognized by DOL. Referencing these in your I-983 training objectives makes the connection between your Android Developer role and your STEM degree explicit and easier for USCIS to approve.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Android Developer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or Information Technology. The qualifying factor is your degree's CIP code, not the job title itself. Confirm with your DSO that your I-20 reflects a CIP code on the official STEM Designated Degree Program List before your employer files any paperwork.
What does my employer need to do to hire me on STEM OPT?
Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and must co-sign a Form I-983 training plan with you before your STEM OPT extension is approved. The I-983 requires documented learning objectives that connect your Android Developer responsibilities to your STEM field. Employers who have never hired on STEM OPT before may not be aware of this requirement, so raise it early in the offer process.
How do I find Android Developer jobs that accept STEM OPT?
Search Migrate Mate for Android Developer roles filtered by E-Verify enrollment. Not all companies advertising software roles are enrolled in E-Verify, and targeting only enrolled employers saves you from wasting time on opportunities that can't move forward. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified E-Verify status so you can focus your applications on companies that are already set up to hire you.
What happens to my work authorization if my H-1B is selected in the lottery while I'm on STEM OPT?
If your employer files an H-1B visa petition for you before your STEM OPT EAD expires, cap-gap protection extends your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year, or until USCIS makes a decision on your petition if it's still pending. You can continue working as an Android Developer during cap-gap as long as your employer filed before your EAD expired and you remain in a valid period of authorized stay.
Can I switch Android Developer jobs while on STEM OPT?
Yes, but you must report the job change to your DSO within 10 days, and your new employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify and sign a new I-983 training plan with you. A gap in employment of more than 90 days during your STEM OPT period can affect your F-1 status, so move quickly when transitioning between employers and keep your DSO informed throughout the process.