SDE-2 Android at Locus.sh

Bengaluru, karnataka, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Kotlin, Android SDK, Offline-First Design, Location Updates, Battery Optimization, Push Notifications, API Design, Authentication Flows, Event-Driven Systems, Debugging, Profiling, Performance Optimization, System Design, Real-time Systems, Trip Management, Conflict Resolution

Industry

Software Development

Description

Job Title : SDE-2 Android Location : Bangalore; (Full Time, Onsite) About Locus Battle-tested in 350+ deployments across 30+ countries, Locus is an agentic Transportation Management System for all-mile, all-channel, trusted by enterprises like Unilever, Nestlé, and Siam Makro. The platform unifies orders, capacity, and carrier networks into one living plan, aligning planning, execution, and settlement so promises become proof. AI co-pilots with guardrails surface risk early and recommend the next best move to protect SLAs and reduce empty miles. In 2025, Locus joined the Ingka Group (IKEA Retail) family, marking a major milestone in our journey. Backed by the scale and strength of IKEA, we continue to operate independently while accelerating our mission to make global supply chains faster, smarter, and more sustainable. Our Journey and Impact Since 2015, Locus has been on a mission to make logistics decision-making intelligent, sustainable, and real-world ready. Our platform has powered billions of deliveries across 30 + countries for global enterprises, driving measurable impact in cost savings, carbon reduction, and SLA performance. With the strength of the IKEA ecosystem behind us, we’re scaling that impact even further. Our Global Footprint Headquartered in Bangalore, with teams across the U.S., U.K., UAE, and Southeast Asia, Locus brings together 170 + engineers, designers, and problem-solvers united by a single goal: to reinvent how the world moves goods. Traits We Value We look for people who are: Global in mindset: curious about diverse markets and ideas. Unrelenting in drive: energized by complex challenges. Intelligent in approach: analytical, creative, and thoughtful. Dynamic in execution: adaptive and decisive in fast-moving contexts. Exact in craft: detail-oriented and committed to excellence. Role Description We are looking for a highly skilled SDE 2 – Android to build and scale our LOTR (Last-mile Operations, Tracking & Routing) mobile application, which powers real-time delivery execution for drivers, dispatchers, and operations managers. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving real-world logistics problems at scale, working on high-performance, real-time mobile systems. You will be responsible for building production-grade Android features that directly impact millions of daily deliveries, ensuring performance, reliability, and a seamless user experience in fast-moving field environments. Responsibilities Own end-to-end development of Android features for the LOTR app, from design to release and monitoring Build real-time execution flows such as: Trip management Order lifecycle Live tracking Proof of delivery (POD) Offline-first workflows Integrate location, maps, navigation, and telematics into user flows Design and implement robust offline sync and conflict resolution Ensure high performance on low-end devices used in the field Work closely with: Backend teams (APIs, event pipelines) Product managers QA and SDETs UX designers Lead feature implementation and mentor junior Android developers Own production monitoring, crash analysis, and performance optimization Enforce secure data handling, authentication, and device-level protections Ideal Candidate Profile Product-minded Android engineer Strong execution + system design balance Comfortable owning mission-critical mobile systems Passionate about solving physical-world problems with software 3–5+ years of strong Android development experience Deep expertise in Kotlin, Android SDK, and app lifecycle Strong understanding of: Offline-first design Background services Location updates & battery optimization Push notifications Experience with large-scale production apps Understanding of API design, auth flows, and event-driven systems Strong debugging, profiling, and performance optimization skills Experience working in agile, fast-paced product teams Why Join Locus? At Locus, every member is an owner and a leader, no matter which team or Function they represent. We believe that you are excited about the potential to make an impact in Last mile deliveries through technology and the prospect of creating a legacy that outlasts you! The biggest joy of working at Locus, for all of us, comes from the opportunity to create value each day, and experience autonomy in all we do.

Responsibilities

The role involves owning the end-to-end development of Android features for the LOTR mobile application, focusing on building real-time execution flows like trip management, order lifecycle, and offline-first workflows. Responsibilities also include integrating location/maps, ensuring high performance on low-end devices, and mentoring junior developers.