Android Engineer (Java & NDK)
Location: Remote, open to nearly all locations.
Engagement: Full-time. Part-time work or combining with other commitments is feasible.
About Organic Maps
Organic Maps is clutter-free offline maps and navigation app for travelers, hikers, bikers, and outdoor explorers. Maps, search, and navigation work fully offline - no signal required. No ads, no trackers, no data collection - just your privacy, respected. Built by open-source enthusiasts. Powered by OpenStreetMap. Supported by the global community.
Organic Maps by the end of 2024:
- ~3M users from all countries of the world
- ~15k ratings and reviews on AppStore and Google Play
- 4.8/4.6 average rating on AppStore/Google Play
- 10k+ stars on GitHub
- 10k (almost) issues + PRs on GitHub
- 1k (almost) forks on GitHub
- 7k+ git commits made by 100+ contributors
- $0 spend on marketing - pure Organic growth
Vision
Our vision is to provide free and open navigation with built-in privacy, developed by the community. Organic Maps aims to build a navigation app that serves the public good, prioritizing the needs of users over the interests of big tech, VCs, or banks.
Opportunity
Contribute to building a world-class navigation app that sets a new standard for privacy and offline functionality, all while remaining independent of corporate interests. You will play a crucial role in shaping the future of navigation for travelers around the world.
What You Will Do
- Develop and implement Android app features through production.
- Design technical solutions which operate effectively at scale.
- Write Android code (Java) with integration of C++ libraries via NDK.
- Collaborate with product, design, engineering and support to create an intuitive and user-friendly experience.
- Stay aligned with the latest Android guidelines to maintain app compliance.
- Continuously enhance the app’s stability and performance.
- Partner with a global open-source community to drive development.
Get in Touch
If you are passionate about improving the user experience and supporting our community-driven project, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us at [email protected], and let’s discuss how you can make an impact!