Senior Android Developer (AR / Smart Glasses Integration)

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About the Role

We are building a next-generation lightweight AR smart glasses product focused on AI-powered text rendering and real-time subtitle experiences.

We are looking for a hands-on Senior Android Developer to lead the development of the companion Android application and manage integration with hardware SDKs provided by ODM partners.

This is a high-impact role working at the intersection of mobile software, BLE communication, AI APIs, and wearable hardware.

What You’ll Be Building

• Android companion app for smart glasses
• BLE connection layer with AR hardware
• Real-time AI → text → overlay pipeline
• Display formatting engine optimized for small near-eye displays
• Hardware abstraction layer for SDK integration
• Debug, logging, and hardware fault handling systems

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build the Android application architecture from scratch
• Integrate and manage BLE communication with smart glasses
• Work with ODM-provided SDKs and hardware documentation
• Build mock hardware layers for early development
• Optimize latency for real-time subtitle rendering
• Implement robust connection handling and retry logic
• Collaborate with firmware engineers and hardware partners
• Structure code for future iOS and backend expansion

Required Skills

• 5+ years of Android development experience
• Strong Kotlin expertise
• Experience with BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) integration
• Experience working with hardware SDKs or IoT devices
• Understanding of async programming and concurrency
• Experience building modular, scalable app architectures
• Familiarity with REST APIs and AI API integration
• Strong debugging skills

Nice to Have

• Experience with AR, wearable devices, or smart glasses
• Experience with near-eye display constraints
• Knowledge of firmware communication protocols
• Experience building companion apps for hardware products
• Startup experience

What We’re Looking For

• Someone comfortable with ambiguous early-stage environments
• Strong systems thinking (not just UI-focused)
• Ability to structure development in phases
• Comfortable owning technical direction
• Ability to work independently and move fast

Engagement Model

• Contract / Consulting (Phase 1: POC Build)
• Remote

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