# Senior Android Apps Engineer – ArcTAK Lead at Firestorm

- Company: Firestorm
- What the company does: Firestorm Labs - Democratize the fight with radically-affordable, mission-adaptable power for air, land, and sea. Backed by NEA.
- Company website: https://www.launchfirestorm.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: San Diego, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $145K to $165K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-21
- Apply by: 2026-11-05
- Apply: https://jobs.gem.com/firestorm/am9icG9zdDqJ6vSRUVStqoFz4h3fZpb1
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/firestorm-senior-android-apps-engineer-arctak-lead/

## About the role

Firestorm builds modular autonomous aircraft designed to adapt across missions, payloads, and deployment environments.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
- 5+ years of software development experience with a strong focus on Java
- 5+ years of experience developing for Android, including familiarity with Android Studio IDE, Android SDK, Gradle build system, and Jetpack libraries
- Ability to seamlessly integrate C++ code into Android applications using the Android NDK and JNI
- Experience implementing encryption, authentication, and secure communication methodologies in restricted environments
- Background in secure DevOps practices, including test automation and CI/CD pipelines