AmazonApplication Builder, Mobile Applications
Amazon is hiring an Application Builder, Mobile Applications. It pays $144k-$194k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.
Level's read on this job
- Little AI ●○○○ is how Level rates this role: aI is not part of the work.
- Tools and skills the posting cites include Claude, Cursor and Claude Code.
- Level classifies it as a mid-level role.
- Level lists 20,000+ other open roles at Amazon.
AI in this role
- Develop and deliver mobile app features, UX flows, and UI components
- Collaborate with product and UX teams to develop and maintain features
- Work to continuously improve code quality, code maintainability and app performance
Key job responsibilities
Blink is looking for an Application Builder to join our mobile application team.
You will:
- Develop and deliver mobile app features, UX flows, and UI components
- Collaborate with product and UX teams to develop maintainable features
- Work to continuously improve code quality, code maintainability and app performance
- Work alongside other app builders and help raise the mobile app development bar
- Work with modern Android development tools and principles such as Kotlin, MVVM, Coroutines, Hilt, Room, etc.
- Work with modern iOS Development tools and principles such as Swift, SwiftUI, MVVM, Swiftlint, GRDB, etc.
- Build features with agentic coding tools (Claude Code, Kiro, Cursor, Amazon Q Developer or similar): specify the work, delegate it to the agent, then review, test and ship the result.
- Raise the team's AI-assisted development practice: share the prompts, rules and validation patterns that other builders adopt.
A day in the life
As an Application Builder at Blink, you will:
- Have an opportunity to support and influence key decisions within the mobile platform and promote best coding practices.
- Develop features which are used by millions of customers each day.
- Work closely with other team members to ensure new features are implemented in extensible, maintainable ways.
- Regularly work with backend developers to help support app integrations with backend services.
- Write well tested code using modern architectural principles.
About the team
Blink is a team of builders that proudly develops connected consumer products completely in house using a fast paced and efficient process. Acquired by Amazon in 2017, we love seeing Blink on the amazon.com home page, in retail stores, and in the homes of millions of users. We combine our startup culture with the resources and scale of Amazon to create a fun, and rewarding place to work.
Basic qualifications
- Experience (non-internship) in professional software development
- Experience in professional, non-internship software development
- Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C# including object-oriented design
- 3+ years of Android development experience
Preferred qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
- Experience with full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations
- Experience with cloud message APIs and client server interactions such as REST APIs, socket communication, web sockets. Experience with CI/CD, automated unit testing, and integration testing
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
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How we rate this
Application Builder, Mobile Applications at Amazon rates 25 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Little AI. AI is not part of the work.
- ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
- ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
- ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
- ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39
Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Read the description and count the AI tools, models and workflows it names.
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