Hire Android Engineers
Android engineers build and maintain native apps for the Play Store. Our LATAM Android talent works in Kotlin with modern Jetpack tooling.
- Works your time zone
- 8-stage vetting
Typical annual cost
U.S. hire
$199,000
Salary + benefits & payroll taxes
Lateam LATAM hire
$42,000
Typical pay for our placements
Save around 79%
U.S.: BLS median wage for this occupation (May 2025) plus benefits and payroll taxes. LATAM: median pay across Lateam placements in this or a closely related role. Not a salary guarantee.
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What a android engineer does
Hire remote android engineers from Latin America.
- Build native Android features in Kotlin and Jetpack Compose
- Integrate REST APIs, notifications and analytics SDKs
- Manage Play Store releases and staged rollouts
- Write tests and participate in code review
- Optimize app size, battery use and rendering performance
- Partner with design and product on mobile UX
Core skills we test for
- Kotlin
- Jetpack Compose
- Android architecture components
- Play Store release process
- Testing & instrumentation
- Performance optimization
Tools they work in
Hiring android engineers, answered
How quickly can I hire a android engineer?
We typically present a shortlist of fully vetted candidates within 7–10 business days, and most clients make a hire within three weeks of kickoff.
How much does a remote android engineer from Latin America cost?
Most of our android engineers are paid around $42,000 a year, versus roughly $199,000 for a comparable U.S. hire once benefits and payroll taxes are included. That's about 79% less, with no drop in quality.
Will they work in my time zone?
Yes. Every professional we place works your business hours — LATAM overlaps with all U.S. time zones, so there are no overnight handoffs.
How do you vet android engineers?
Eight stages: English proficiency, a real role-specific skills assessment, structured interviews, behavioral assessment, reference checks, background check, internet speed test, and a workspace walkthrough. Roughly 2–3% of applicants pass.
Ready to meet your android engineer?
Book a free 20-minute intro call. We’ll scope the role and send a vetted shortlist within 7–10 days.