Ai First Sr. Android Developer

Who We Are:
At OPENLANE we make wholesale easy so our customers can be more successful. We’re a technology company building the world’s most advanced—and uncomplicated—digital marketplace for used vehicles. We’re a data company helping customers buy and sell smarter with clear, actionable insights they can understand and use. And we’re an innovation company accelerating the future of wholesale remarketing through curiosity, collaboration, and an entrepreneurial spirit. Our Values: Driven Waybuilders. We pursue challenges that inspire us to build, create, and innovate. Relentless Curiosity. We seek to understand and improve our customers’ experience. Smart Risk-Taking. We transform risk into progress through data, experience, and intuition. Fearless Ownership. We deliver what we promise and learn along the way.We’re Looking For:
We’re hiring AI-first Sr. Software Engineer (Android) to build, evolve, and scale OPENLANE’s digital marketplace mobile experiences. These roles are for engineers who already treat AI as a first-class development tool, not a novelty. You’ll use AI to move faster, ship higher‑quality software, and reduce operational and development toil, while still applying strong engineering judgment, ownership, and systems thinking. You’ll work on customer‑facing wholesale marketplace apps spanning seller and buyer experiences, partnering closely with Product, iOS, backend, and platform teams. AI is an accelerator. Engineering ownership still matters.Why OPENLANE:
Work on real‑time, high‑value marketplace systems at scaleBe part of a major platform modernization and AI transformationUse AI as a first‑class development tool—not an experimentCollaborate with experienced engineers, product leaders, and platform teamsGrow in an environment that values learning, ownership, and impactYou Are:
AI-forward. You already use AI tools to enhance development speed, quality, and efficiency, and you continuously adapt as tooling evolves.Product‑minded. You think beyond code and understand how technical decisions impact customers and business outcomes.Ownership‑driven. You take responsibility for systems end‑to‑end, including reliability and operational health.Technically curious. You enjoy learning new technologies and thoughtfully evaluating emerging approaches.Quality‑focused. You value clean, maintainable code, strong testing practices, and production‑ready engineering standards.You Bring:
Core Engineering Skills: Experience building and operating production mobile applications at scale Strong fundamentals: architecture, concurrency, networking, offline/edge cases, and app performanceFamiliarity with CI/CD, code review, and production observability (crash reporting, analytics, release health)End‑to‑end ownership of features from design collaboration through release and follow‑upAI‑First MindsetActively uses AI development tools (code copilots, AI debuggers, test generators)Curious about applying AI to real customer and business problemsAble to critically evaluate AI outputs instead of blindly accepting themComfortable learning and adapting in a fast‑changing tool landscapeTechnical Experience Kotlin for modern Android (Compose + Material 3 preferred;
XML/Fragments/ViewBinding still present in mature codebases)Multi‑module Android apps (app / feature / capability / core patterns)Dependency injection (e.G. Hilt), coroutines, StateFlow / unidirectional UI, navigation, WorkManagerNetworking and persistence (e.G. Retrofit/Ok Room)Feature flags and experimentation;
product analytics;
crash reportingCamera / media / device capabilities (e.G. scanning workflows)You Will:
Design, build, and ship Android features across seller and buyer marketplace experiencesLead technical direction on Android: multi‑module boundaries, Compose vs legacy UI coexistence, and shared platform concerns (auth/OIDC, flags, analytics)Raise the bar on testing (unit, UI, coverage) and CI gates;
partner on Play / Firebase distribution and release hygieneUse AI tools to accelerate delivery while mentoring Intermediate engineers on judgment and craftPartner with iOS so product behavior stays aligned across platformsHow You’ll Use AI in This Role:
AI‑assisted coding and refactoringAI‑generated test coverage and validationAI‑supported debugging and root‑cause analysisAI‑assisted documentation and knowledge sharingApplying AI tools to reduce repetitive work and increase engineering leverageWho You Will Work With:
Reporting to an Engineering Manager (Mobile), this role collaborates closely with Product Managers, designers, backend and platform engineers, QA, and the sibling iOS mobile team on a daily basis.Must Have’s:
5+ years professional Android development (or equivalent depth)Proficiency in KotlinExperience developing and shipping Android apps to the Play StoreDemonstrated ownership of complex features and cross‑cutting concernsAI‑first mindset and daily use of AI development tools with critical evaluation of outputsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experienceNice to Have’s:
Jetpack Compose in production at scaleExperience modernizing legacy Android (XML/Fragments → Compose;
Rx → coroutines)Wholesale, marketplace, auction, or high‑volume transactional mobile appsCross‑reading iOS/Swift PRs;
mentoring experienceBrowserStack or device‑farm based UI testingFamiliarity with hybrid WebView surfacesWhat We Offer:
Competitive payMedical, dental, and vision benefits with employer HSA contributions (US) and FSA options (US)Immediately vested 401K (US) or RRSP (Canada) with company matchPaid Vacation, Personal, and Sick TimePaid maternity and paternity leave (US)Employer‑paid short‑term disability, long‑term disability, life insurance, and AD&D (US)Robust Employee Assistance ProgramEmployer paid Leap into Service Day to volunteerTuition Reimbursement for eligible programsOpportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge across a publicly traded, global organizationCompany culture of internal promotions, diverse career paths, and meaningful advancementCompensation Range of Annual Salary: $125,000.00 - $16,000.00 CAD (Depending on experience, skill set, qualifications, and other relevant factors.)OPENLANE makes wholesale easy so our customers can be more successful. Our end‑to‑end platform serves the remarketing needs of the world’s largest OEMs, dealers, fleet operators, rental companies and financial institutions. We’re a technology company delivering next generation tools to accelerate and simplify remarketing. We’re an analytics company leveraging data to inform and empower our customers with clear, actionable insights. And we’re an auction company powering the world’s most advanced digital used vehicle marketplaces. In 2021, OPENLANE sold nearly 2.6 million vehicles valued at over $40 billion through our auctions and generated approximately $2.3 billion in revenue. Our integrated digital marketplaces and vehicle logistics centers reduce risk, improve transparency and streamline the experience for customers in about 75 countries.OPENLANE continues to make investments in innovation, strategic acquisitions and integrations to better serve our customers. Headquartered in Carmel, Indiana, OPENLANE has about 5,000 employees and maintains business units across North America, Europe, the Philippines and Uruguay. Together, the OPENLANE brands provide a complete remarketing solution for our customers.California Residents: Click here to learn more about the personal information we collect in the application process. Also, click here for how we adhere to the California Fair Chance Act. Canadian Residents: Click here to learn more about how we adhere to the provincial Human Rights Codes and any accessibility and/or disability legislationOPENLANE is an equal opportunity employer and a drug‑free workplace.
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