Lead Software Engineer (Android) (On-site)

We are looking for people who have never met a technology challenge they couldn’t resolve. Who add value to everything they do by producing ideas and results that exceed client needs—and make for amazing customer experiences. Kindred business and technology experts, who can do the work and provide thought leadership.

At Cricut, customer experiences are what drive us, game-changing technology solutions are conceived, change is happening and technology is at the very heart of bringing our creative ideas to life. There’s no shame in being ambitious here; career growth is a priority for us – we help one another climb, we don’t climb over one-another. Clients aren’t just customers, they’re partners. Integrity and a team-driven environment serve as incubators for entrepreneurial minds. Getting goose bumps? Good. If you’re ready to be an idea engineer with some of the best collaborators in the industry, let’s see where you can put your talents to work.

They promise you a high-energy collaborative environment, a challenging job a

• Provide guidance on implementation and design best practices to other developers
• Produce design artifacts such as class diagrams and sequence diagrams for Android lib features or client solutions.
• Implement product features within a team using best practices to meet product deliverables
• Refactor code to increase operating efficiency and extensibility and/or adapt programs to new requirements.
• Implements reusable unit tests to ensure the integrity of on-going product quality.
• Participate/Lead in Agile sprint planning sessions and provide constructive feedback
• Help the Product Management team with high-level estimation and clarification of technical implementation of features.
• Prepare software packages for deployment that adhere to the defined standard deployment policies.
• Generate product documentation for releases
• Consume REST API by building data models using Protobuf and Swagger
• Maintain, code and test our shared libraries
• Have a direct impact to our company and the newest products we are developing
• Mentor Junior developers throughout the development lifecycle

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience designing and implementing enterprise grade software.
• Strong knowledge of Kotlin for Android
• Familiarity with Android 9 (API Level 28) and up required
• Experience in working with scalable Android UI
• A clear understanding of the difference between mobile product libraries, mobile applications and client-specific extensions
• Understanding of distributed multi-tier infrastructure.
• Knowledge of architecture design patterns such as MVVM
• Experience with multithreading, memory management
• Knowledge of Android performance profiling tools and optimization techniques
• Experience in functional testing
• Solid understanding of the full mobile development life cycle

Soft Skills:

• Easy-going and flexible individual who can integrate and function within a pre-existing team
• Can lead small teams of engineers
• Self-starter can operate with minimal direction
• Excellent oral and written communication skills capable of leading design/architecture & training sessions.
• A creative thinker and experienced problem solver.
• Proven at multi-tasking

Additional Information

We’ve Got You Covered

At Cricut, we take care of our people. Enjoy competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, a 401(k) match, generous PTO, tuition reimbursement, and a yearly lifestyle stipend to support your wellness and passions. You’ll also receive exclusive employee discounts—and best of all, you’ll be surrounded by some of the most talented, creative, and curious minds out there.

A Quick Note Before You Apply…

Cricut is in an exciting chapter of transformation. We’re evolving fast—refining our strategy, growing our teams, and raising the bar across everything we do. This is an incredible opportunity for the right kind of person—but it’s not for everyone.

We’re looking for A-players—people who thrive in dynamic environments, turn challenges into momentum, and consistently deliver their best work. If that sounds like you, read on.

Here’s what makes someone a great fit for this role (and for this moment at Cricut):

• You move with urgency. You don’t wait for perfect clarity to act—you start, learn, and adjust.
• You set high standards. You take ownership, deliver quality, and hold yourself accountable.
• You stay focused when things move fast. You prioritize what matters most and tune out the noise.
• You collaborate like a pro. You elevate others, communicate clearly, and bring a low-ego, high-output energy.
• You embrace AI as part of your toolkit. From idea exploration to data analysis and creative problem-solving, you leverage AI to accelerate innovation and amplify impact—because technology and creativity go hand-in-hand here.

One More Thing (It’s a Big One)

This role is in-office at least 4-5 days per week. We believe real collaboration, innovation, and culture are built face-to-face. If you’re energized by working alongside smart, kind, creative people—and love those hallway conversations that spark the next great idea—you’ll feel right at home.

If you’re looking for a fully remote role, this may not be the right fit. But if you’re excited by challenge, purpose, and building something better—let’s make something amazing together.

Relocation Statement:

• This position is eligible for relocation assistance.

What to Do Next: Please attach your resume, cover letter and/or include links to your portfolio or other social presence. If you want to show your super powers in other ways – include that information too. You can be sure that Cricut® is an employer who values individuality, equality and diversity, so tell us what you’re all about. If you are a Maker or a DIY enthusiast, whether you think you are a good one or not, we would love to hear about it when you send us your information.

Cricut® is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. This position is contingent on successfully completing a Criminal Background Check upon hire. Cricut participates in E-Verify.