Android Engineer (Mid to Senior) | Sophia-Antipolis

Hybrid OR Full Remote (France only) · Kotlin & Compose · Small, senior-leaning team

Who we are

SMG Swiss Marketplace Group runs some of Switzerland's most-loved digital marketplaces. Our Sophia-Antipolis team builds the Ricardo Android app — a modern, Kotlin-first codebase where Compose is the default and architectural decisions actually matter.

We're a small team that ships fast, debates trade-offs openly, and cares about doing things right — not just getting things done.

What you'll do 🛠️

• Build features end-to-end — from technical design to production, with real ownership
• Shape the architecture — contribute to decisions on data layer, state management, and modularization
• Review and be reviewed — we take code reviews seriously; expect to give and receive honest feedback
• Collaborate cross-functionally — work closely with Product, Design, iOS, and Backend (our FMA is in Go)
• Improve what's there — we have a Compose migration in progress; you'll help drive it forward

What you bring 📱

Must-haves:

• 3+ years building production Android apps in Kotlin
• Experience with Jetpack Compose (not just tutorials — real features shipped)
• Solid understanding of clean architecture: you know why layers exist and when to break the rules
• You've built or significantly evolved a data layer (Repository pattern, caching, error handling)
• You can explain your design choices — to a teammate, in a PR, or in an interview
• Good English — our team is international and English is our working language

Nice-to-haves:

• Experience with Kotlin Coroutines & Flows for concurrency
• Familiarity with REST API design or backend-for-frontend patterns
• Contributions to open-source or side projects that show your craft

You'll thrive here if... ✅

• You enjoy whiteboard discussions about architecture trade-offs
• You can build a feature without waiting for detailed specs
• You're comfortable saying "I think there's a better way" and backing it up
• You care about code quality and shipping — not one at the expense of the other

What we offer 🤝

• Hybrid work: 2 days in office, 3 days from home — your choice which days
• 37 days off: 25 holidays + 12 recovery days
• Learning budget: Conferences, courses, books — invest in yourself
• Great gear: MacBook Pro, ergonomic setup, and all the coffee you need ☕
• Swiss trips: Regular visits to our Zurich HQ 🇨🇭
• Team culture: Apéros, team events, and people who actually like working together

Hiring process 📆

We believe hiring is a two-way street. Here's what to expect:

• Intro call with Sébastien (45 min) — get to know each other, answer your questions
• Design session** (45 min) — discuss how you'd approach a real problem
• Coding session (60 min) — pair on a practical challenge, no trick questions
• Team fit & HR (90 min) — meet the team, discuss logistics

Location: You need to be based in France with a valid work permit.

Ready? 🚀

Send your CV in English and let's talk. Feel free to include a link to your GitHub, a blog post, or anything that shows how you think.

To learn more about us, visit our Welcome To the Jungle page!

About Us

SMG Swiss Marketplace Group is a pioneering network of online marketplaces and a cutting-edge digital company that simplifies people’s lives with innovative products.

SMG Swiss Marketplace Group provides customers with the best tools to meet their life decision needs. The portfolio includes Real Estate (ImmoScout24, Homegate, Flatfox, Immostreet.ch, alle-immobilien.ch, home.ch, Publimmo, Acheter-Louer.ch, CASASOFT, IAZI), Automotive (AutoScout24, MotoScout24), General Marketplaces (anibis.ch, tutti.ch, Ricardo) and Finance & Insurance (FinanceScout24, moneyland.ch).

 

 

 

Disclaimer

SMG Swiss Marketplace Group primarily engages with candidates directly. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies unless we have specifically requested their assistance for particular roles. Any submissions made without a prior request from our Talent Acquisition team will not be acknowledged or considered. We appreciate the understanding and cooperation of recruitment agencies in respecting this policy.