Principal Android Engineer

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General information

Career area Technology Work Location(s) 601 S. Tryon Street, NC Remote? Yes Ref # 17297 Posted Date Tuesday, March 26, 2024 Anticipated Application Closing Date 15-Jul-2024 Working time Full time

Ally and Your Career

Ally Financial only succeeds when its people do - and that's more than some cliché people put on job postings. We live this stuff! We see our people as, well, people - with interests, families, friends, dreams, and causes that are all important to them. Our focus is on the health and safety of our teammates as well as work-life balance and diversity and inclusion. From generous benefits to a variety of employee resource groups, we strive to build paths that encourage employees to stretch themselves professionally. We want to help you grow, develop, and learn new things. You're constantly evolving, so shouldn't your opportunities be, too?

The Opportunity

Ally Financial only succeeds when its people do - and that's more than some cliche people put on job postings. We live this stuff! We see our people as, well, people - with interests, families, friends, dreams and causes that are all important to them. Our focus is on the health and safety of our teammates as well as work-life balance and diversity and inclusion. From generous benefits to a variety of employee resource groups, we strive to build paths that encourage employees to stretch themselves professionally. We want to help you grow, develop, and learn new things. You're constantly evolving, so shouldn't your opportunities be, too?

As an Android Principal Engineer on the Digital Solutions' mobile team, you will be responsible for the design, development and delivery of Ally native Android mobile applications. You must exhibit good interpersonal and communication skills and have experience working with product owners as well as internal and external technical teams and resources. You'll be delivering in an Agile operating model in which collaboration and a sense of team is paramount to your success.

The Work Itself

Assist in defining specifications for significant new projects and perform professional software development tasks associated with the developing, designing and debugging of Android applications according to the specifications. Additionally, provide leadership and expertise in the development of new products, services and processes including:

• Provide subject matter expertise for the Android platform, while writing high-quality, versatile code (75-90+% development)
• Partner with external technology teams including Solution Architects and API delivery teams to design and integrate best-in-class solutions to industry standard methodologies
• Conduct and participate in code review sessions to ensure quality and performance
• Support the system integration and user acceptance testing resources by providing timely defect analysis, remediation, and resolution
• Deliver secure solution inclusive of remediation of items discovered in security scanning process
• Know the latest within mobile technology landscape by researching, experimenting and analyzing emerging technologies for use within Ally's mobile channel

The Skills You Bring

• 5+ years of experience in designing, developing and delivering cohesive, resilient and high-performing native Android mobile applications
• BS / MS / PhD in in Computer Science, Math or related engineering fields or equivalent practical experience
• Ability to provide expert level support and maintenance of core software functionality to solve problems and implement changes
• Strong sense of ownership, passion to build quality products for massive scale in collaborative, agile environment and excitement to learn.
• Interest in new technologies and vision to identify opportunities for improvement within the team and broader business unit

How We'll Have Your Back

Ally's compensation program offers market-competitive base pay and pay-for-performance incentives (bonuses) based on achieving personal and company goals. Our Total Rewards program includes industry-leading compensation and benefits plus additional incentives that are designed to meet your needs and those of your family so you can get the most out of your career and your life, including:

• Time Away: 11 paid holidays, 20 paid time off days, and 8 hours of volunteer time off, yearly (paid time off is prorated based on start date)
• Planning for the Future: plan for the near and long term with an industry-leading 401K retirement savings plan with matching and company contributions, student loan pay downs and 529 educational save up assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, employee stock purchase plan, and financial learning center and financial coach access.
• Supporting your Health & Well-being: flexible health and insurance options including medical, dental and vision, employee, spouse and child life insurance, short- and long-term disability, pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions, Healthcare FSA, critical illness, accident & hospital indemnity insurance, and a total well-being program that helps you and your family stay on track physically, socially, emotionally, and financially.
• Building a Family: adoption, surrogacy and fertility assistance as well as paid parental and caregiver leave, Dependent Day Care FSA back-up child and adult/elder care days and childcare discounts.
• Work-Life Integration: other benefits including Mentally Fit Employee Assistance Program, subsidized and discounted Weight Watchers® program and other employee discount programs.
• Other compensations: depending on the role for which you are considered, you may be eligible for travel allowances, relocation assistance, a signing bonus and/or equity.
• To view more detailed information about Ally's Total Rewards, please visit this link:

Who We Are:

Ally Financial is a customer-centric, leading digital financial services company with passionate customer service and innovative financial solutions. We are relentlessly focused on "Doing it Right" and being a trusted financial-services provider to our consumer, commercial, and corporate customers. For more information, visit

Ally is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic disposition or any other reason protected by law.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical or mental disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at [email protected]. Ally will not discriminate against any qualified individual who is capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Base Pay Range : An individual's position in the range is determined by the scope and responsibilities of the role, work experience, education, certification(s), training, and additional qualifications. We review internal pay, the competitive market, and business environment prior to extending an offer. Emerging 110000 Experienced 145000 Expert 180000 Incentive Compensation: This position is eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan.