Software Engineer

Founded in 2007, Babbel is the world's first language learning app. A leader in the online language learning industry, Babbel is an international success with more than 1 million active subscribers and ranked as the world's #1 innovative company in education. Our meticulously designed courses guarantee you language skills you can use right away. Babbel is the shortest path to real-life conversations; 73% of our users indicated that they'd be able to have a short, simple conversation in their new language within five hours of using Babbel. Everyone at Babbel is a learner at heart. We're a multilingual team from more than 39 countries, working to get people to learn and speak languages like they've always wanted to. We are 450 language lovers located in Berlin and in New York. Are you passionate about languages, technology, marketing or design? Check out the latest job offers at

We are looking for a Senior Android Engineer to join our Babbel Motivational Mechanics Team! In your role as a Senior Android Engineer, your mission will be to change the future of language learning while working in a flexible and stimulating environment. Working in a diverse team together with motivated colleagues, you will be collaborating and diving into different disciplines to broaden your knowledge in other fields of expertise as well as share your own. You will contribute to a great architecture and build the base of an easily extendable and well maintainable application. We are using a hybrid approach to develop the self-study learning experience. In your role, you will have the opportunity to work with a mix of native Android and frontend Web technologies (e.g. React and Redux). You will deliver high-quality, scalable mobile apps by contributing to the discovery and delivery of new features on Android and web platforms. Be part of a user-focused team that builds end-to-end learning experiences. Collaborate cross-functionally to make informed decisions ranging from User Experience to API design. Participate in our knowledge-sharing culture: code reviews, pair programming, knowledge-sharing sessions, feature demonstrations. Maintain and proactively improve the overall technology stack and infrastructure of the Android app(s).

Join Babbel's Motivational Mechanics Team as a Senior Android Engineer to innovate language learning applications.

Senior Android Engineer

Germany

We are looking for a Senior Android Engineer to join our Babbel Motivational Mechanics Team! In your role as a Senior Android Engineer, your mission will be to change the future of language learning while working in a flexible and stimulating environment. Working in a diverse team together with motivated colleagues, you will be collaborating and diving into different disciplines to broaden your knowledge in other fields of expertise as well as share your own. You will contribute to a great architecture and build the base of an easily extendable and well maintainable application. We are using a hybrid approach to develop the self-study learning experience. In your role, you will have the opportunity to work with a mix of native Android and frontend Web technologies (e.g. React and Redux). You will deliver high-quality, scalable mobile apps by contributing to the discovery and delivery of new features on Android and web platforms. Be part of a user-focused team that builds end-to-end learning experiences. Collaborate cross-functionally to make informed decisions ranging from User Experience to API design. Participate in our knowledge-sharing culture: code reviews, pair programming, knowledge-sharing sessions, feature demonstrations. Maintain and proactively improve the overall technology stack and infrastructure of the Android app(s).Requirements:<ul><li> Developed several Android apps using Kotlin, Java, Jetpack libraries (Compose, Lifecycle, etc.), DI (Dagger), Retrofit, WorkManager, Testing with Espresso, Mockito, and UI test</li><li> In-depth knowledge of design patterns, particularly MVVM architectures</li><li> Experience with Coroutines/Flows and RxJava/RxKotlin</li><li> Ability to maintain and develop CI/CD pipelines, preferably with Fastlane, Bitrise, Github Actions</li><li> Experience with WebView integration and JavaScript bridge communication for embedding web-based learning experiences</li><li> Expertise with AI tooling and infrastructure, including LLM-powered development tools (e.g., Cursor) and agentic AI systems</li><li> Fluency in written and spoken English</li><li> Experience with process and tooling setup to ensure high-quality software delivery</li><li> Strong desire to learn and share knowledge</li><li> Experience in mentoring other engineers</li></ul>Benefits:<ul><li> Enjoy 30 vacation days and the chance to take a 3-month Sabbatical. Plus family and life situation counseling.</li><li> Flexible working hours and remote-friendly options, including work from fully equipped office spaces with nap, faith, and family rooms.</li><li> Internal learning opportunities and a yearly learning & development budget for external training.</li><li> Full access to Babbel & Babbel Live classes to learn languages for free.</li><li> Mobility benefits options and a discounted Urban Sports Club membership.</li><li> Participation in employee communities such as FLINTA, DE&I Ambassadors, and LGBTQIA groups, along with cultural and social events.</li></ul>

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Senior Android Engineer Join Babbel's Motivational Mechanics Team as a Senior Android Engineer to innovate language learning applications. We are looking for a Senior Android Engineer to join our Babbel Motivational Mechanics Team! In your role as a Senior Android Engineer, your mission will be to change the future of language learning while working in a flexible and stimulating environment. Working in a diverse team together with motivated colleagues, you will be collaborating and diving into different disciplines to broaden your knowledge in other fields of expertise as well as share your own. You will contribute to a great architecture and build the base of an easily extendable and well maintainable application. We are using a hybrid approach to develop the self-study learning experience. In your role, you will have the opportunity to work with a mix of native Android and frontend Web technologies (e.g. React and Redux). You will deliver high-quality, scalable mobile apps by contributing to the discovery and delivery of new features on Android and web platforms. Be part of a user-focused team that builds end-to-end learning experiences. Collaborate cross-functionally to make informed decisions ranging from User Experience to API design. Participate in our knowledge-sharing culture: code reviews, pair programming, knowledge-sharing sessions, feature demonstrations. Maintain and proactively improve the overall technology stack and infrastructure of the Android app(s). Software Engineer Engineer Babbel e-learning-providers mobile-gaming-apps software-development technology-information-and-internet education professional-training-and-coaching apps computer-software e-learning edtech elearning information-technology information-technology-and-services internet language-learning mobile-apps online-courses services Berlin

Babbel is seeking a Senior Android Engineer to develop scalable mobile apps and web features, contributing to a diverse and innovative team. The role involves working with native Android, web technologies, and AI tooling to enhance language learning experiences.

We are looking for a Senior Android Engineer (all genders) to join our Babbel Navigator Team! As a Senior Android Engineer in the NaviGator team, you’ll help shape the future of language learning in a flexible, inclusive environment. Working with a diverse group of motivated colleagues, you’ll collaborate across disciplines, share your expertise, and help build a scalable, maintainable app using both hybrid and native Android development. We guide user navigation on both mobile and web, focusing on increasing learner retention with intuitive design and personalized recommendations. By owning the Learn and Practice tabs and using feedback and retention metrics, we ensure every learner enjoys a seamless, engaging experience tailored to their progress and interests. You will: Deliver high-quality, scalable mobile apps by contributing to the discovery and delivery of new features on Android and web platforms. Be part of a user-focused team that builds end-to-end learning experiences. Collaborate cross-functionally to make informed decisions ranging from User Experience to API design. Participate in our knowledge-sharing culture: code reviews, pair programming, knowledge-sharing sessions, feature demonstrations. Maintain and proactively improve the overall technology stack and infrastructure of the Android app(s).

Join Babbel as a Senior Android Engineer to help develop scalable, user-focused language learning apps and improve user navigation across platforms.

We are looking for a Senior Android Engineer (all genders) to join our Babbel Navigator Team! As a Senior Android Engineer in the NaviGator team, you’ll help shape the future of language learning in a flexible, inclusive environment. Working with a diverse group of motivated colleagues, you’ll collaborate across disciplines, share your expertise, and help build a scalable, maintainable app using both hybrid and native Android development. We guide user navigation on both mobile and web, focusing on increasing learner retention with intuitive design and personalized recommendations. By owning the Learn and Practice tabs and using feedback and retention metrics, we ensure every learner enjoys a seamless, engaging experience tailored to their progress and interests. You will: Deliver high-quality, scalable mobile apps by contributing to the discovery and delivery of new features on Android and web platforms. Be part of a user-focused team that builds end-to-end learning experiences. Collaborate cross-functionally to make informed decisions ranging from User Experience to API design. Participate in our knowledge-sharing culture: code reviews, pair programming, knowledge-sharing sessions, feature demonstrations. Maintain and proactively improve the overall technology stack and infrastructure of the Android app(s).Requirements:<ul><li> Developed several Android apps using Kotlin, Java, Jetpack libraries (Compose, Lifecycle, etc.), DI (Dagger), Room, Retrofit, WorkManager, Testing with Espresso, Mockito, and UI test.</li><li> In-depth knowledge of design patterns, particularly MVVM and MVI architectures.</li><li> Experience with Coroutines/Flows and RxJava/RxKotlin.</li><li> Ability to maintain and develop CI/CD pipelines, preferably with Fastlane, Bitrise, Github Actions.</li><li> Expertise with AI tooling and infrastructure, including LLM-powered development tools (e.g., Cursor) and agentic AI systems, with the ability to apply them effectively to accelerate engineering workflows and improve productivity.</li><li> Fluency in written and spoken English.</li><li> Experience with how a deliberate setup of process and tooling can be used to ensure delivery of high quality software.</li><li> Strong desire to learn new things and share knowledge with others.</li><li> Experience in mentoring other engineers.</li></ul>Benefits:<ul><li> Enjoy 30 vacation days and the chance to take a 3-month Sabbatical. Plus family and life situation counseling.</li><li> Decide how, when and from where you want to work with our flexible working hours and remote-friendly options as Jobbatical (up to 3 months inside the EU and UK) or work from our fully equipped office with nap, faith and family rooms.</li><li> Learn and grow with the internal learning opportunities, and use a yearly learning & development budget for external training. Learn languages with Babbel for free with your full access to Babbel & Babbel Live classes.</li><li> Take advantage of your mobility benefits options and a discounted Urban Sports Club membership.</li><li> Be part of our employee communities (such as FLINTA, DE&I Ambassadors and LGBTQIA groups), attend cultural and regular social events.</li></ul>

Senior Android Engineer Join Babbel as a Senior Android Engineer to help develop scalable, user-focused language learning apps and improve user navigation across platforms. We are looking for a Senior Android Engineer (all genders) to join our Babbel Navigator Team! As a Senior Android Engineer in the NaviGator team, you’ll help shape the future of language learning in a flexible, inclusive environment. Working with a diverse group of motivated colleagues, you’ll collaborate across disciplines, share your expertise, and help build a scalable, maintainable app using both hybrid and native Android development. We guide user navigation on both mobile and web, focusing on increasing learner retention with intuitive design and personalized recommendations. By owning the Learn and Practice tabs and using feedback and retention metrics, we ensure every learner enjoys a seamless, engaging experience tailored to their progress and interests. You will: Deliver high-quality, scalable mobile apps by contributing to the discovery and delivery of new features on Android and web platforms. Be part of a user-focused team that builds end-to-end learning experiences. Collaborate cross-functionally to make informed decisions ranging from User Experience to API design. Participate in our knowledge-sharing culture: code reviews, pair programming, knowledge-sharing sessions, feature demonstrations. Maintain and proactively improve the overall technology stack and infrastructure of the Android app(s). Senior Android Engineer Android Engineer Babbel e-learning-providers mobile-gaming-apps software-development technology-information-and-internet education professional-training-and-coaching apps computer-software e-learning edtech elearning information-technology information-technology-and-services internet language-learning mobile-apps online-courses services Berlin

Babbel is seeking a Senior Android Engineer to contribute to the development of their language learning platform, focusing on mobile app quality and user experience. The role involves cross-disciplinary collaboration, maintaining infrastructure, and implementing new features for Android and web.

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