How to hire an android developer

How to hire an android developer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step android developer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an android developer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new android developer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring an android developer, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them an android developer to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire an android developer that fits the bill.

   This list presents android developer salaries for various positions.

   Type of Android Developer	Description	Hourly rate
   Android Developer	Software developers are the creative minds behind computer programs. Some develop the applications that allow people to do specific tasks on a computer or another device... Show more	$36-61
   Software Developer Internship	A software developer intern is responsible for assisting the software engineers with the design implementation and shadowing their duties to understand the processes more efficiently. Software developer interns use their classroom knowledge on practical applications, suggesting recommendations on how to make the project successful... Show more	$14-23
   Developer/Consultant	A developer/consultant is responsible for developing system databases and applications, depending on the business' needs and clients' specifications. Developers/consultants design their services to manage optimal performance and maximize productivity for timely submission of projects, ensuring client satisfaction and loyalty... Show more	$34-64

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Java
   • Kotlin
   • UI
   • Android Studio
   • Android SDK
   • GIT
   • JSON
   • C++
   • Web Application
   • User Interface
   • SQLite
   • Web Services
   • Mobile Development
   • XML

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   Responsibilities:

   • Implement a web base content management tool using AngularJS for managing 50+ In-App purchases.
   • Deploy application using apache tomcat server and version control is managed by using SVN.
   • Maintain cross browser compatibility using libraries like jQuery and achieve responsiveness using BootstrapCSS.
   • Manage connectivity using JDBC for querying/inserting & data management, including triggers and store procedures.
   • Involve in unit testing with eclipse debugger and USB debugging.
   • Design a weather search and sharing page with JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the android developer job description is a good way to get more applicants. An android developer salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for an android developer in Nebraska may be lower than in California, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level android developer. Additionally, an android developer with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average android developer salary

   $98,495yearly

   $47.35 hourly rate

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   Entry-level android developer salary

   $75,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 19, 2026

   Average android developer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$130,106	$63
   2	Washington	$116,876	$56
   3	Oregon	$104,344	$50
   4	New York	$101,933	$49
   5	Massachusetts	$99,737	$48
   6	Arizona	$98,673	$47
   7	Virginia	$93,944	$45
   8	Texas	$93,756	$45
   9	Pennsylvania	$92,800	$45
   10	Colorado	$90,278	$43
   11	North Carolina	$89,232	$43
   12	Ohio	$87,502	$42
   13	Minnesota	$85,832	$41
   14	Florida	$85,586	$41
   15	Michigan	$85,420	$41
   16	Illinois	$85,208	$41
   17	Georgia	$85,206	$41
   18	Indiana	$83,968	$40

   Average android developer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	First Republic Bank	$134,164	$64.50
   2	Scribd	$132,350	$63.63	6
   3	Rivian	$131,012	$62.99	15
   4	Amazon	$130,054	$62.53	778
   5	Kabbage	$126,087	$60.62
   6	Yahoo	$124,647	$59.93
   7	JPMorgan Chase & Co.	$123,724	$59.48	497
   8	Barnes & Noble	$123,604	$59.42	2
   9	Metromile	$123,331	$59.29
   10	Playphone	$121,111	$58.23
   11	Cruise Automation	$121,064	$58.20
   12	Burlington	$120,396	$57.88
   13	Wayfair	$119,440	$57.42	13
   14	Salesforce	$118,763	$57.10	135
   15	MoneyGram International	$117,625	$56.55
   16	CyberCoders	$117,559	$56.52
   17	Eli Lilly and Company	$117,109	$56.30
   18	Morgan Stanley	$117,049	$56.27	37
   19	8x8	$116,867	$56.19	5
   20	Shutterfly	$116,822	$56.16	1

4. Writing an android developer job description

   An android developer job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of an android developer job description:

   Android developer job description example

   Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility
   At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility.
   
   We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design - where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience.
   
   Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we're providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you.
   
   The Digital Infotainment team is seeking an Android software engineer to work on the User Interface for Lucid's automotive infotainment system. Come be a part of the next generation of luxury EVs!
   ResponsibilitiesWork in conjunction with the user experience design team to define, scope, and refine the user-facing features and interactions.Design, implement, and deliver the in-vehicle software utilizing the underlying platform, frameworks, and SDKs.Work in conjunction with platform software engineers to analyze and optimize the system to achieve a highly responsive user experience.Diagnose, analyze, and resolve relevant issues based on testing, and user validation.
   Minimum QualificationsA minimum of 5+ years of industry experience in Android development, and proven industry experience of shipping Android software products.Domain knowledge and experience of software development on the Android system, and have worked with multiple area of Android SDK.Proficiency in Java programming to write clean and well structured code.Experience with IDEs, source code management, unit testing, code review, issue tracking, and graphics performance analysis tools.
   Preferred QualificationsAbility to communicate technical ideas clearly and effectively.Passion for user interactions and doing so with excellence.Desire and willingness to constantly learn new knowledge and skills.
   EducationBS in Computer Science or other Engineering degree.
   At Lucid, we don't just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.
   
   Notice regarding COVID-19 protocols
   At Lucid, we prioritize the health and wellbeing of our employees, families, and friends above all else. In response to the novel Coronavirus all new Lucid employees, whose job will be based in the United States may or may not be required to provide original documentation confirming status as having received the prescribed inoculation (doses). Vaccination requirements are dependent upon location and position, please refer to the job description for more details.
   
   Individuals in positions requiring vaccinations may seek a medical and/or religious exemption from this requirement and may be granted such an accommodation after submitting a formal request to and the subsequent review and approval thereof by our dedicated Covid-19 Response team.
   
   To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Lucid Motors employees. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right android developer for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your android developer job on Zippia to find and recruit android developer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit android developers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   If your interviews with android developer applicants aren't enough to make a decision, you should also consider including a test project. These are often the best, most straightforward, and least bias-prone ways of determining who will likely succeed in the role. If you don't know how to design an appropriate test, you can ask someone else on the team to create it or take a look at these websites to get a few ideas:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new android developer

   Once you've found the android developer candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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