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We are remote-first across all positions and are looking for ambitious, AI-native builders who want to help shape the next generation of consumer social products.\nHere are Sekai’s download links:\nAndroid: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=chat.sekai.app&hl=en_US\n\nIOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sekai-create-remix-play/id6504506653\n\nAbout the Role\nWe are looking for a Senior Android Engineer to build the native Android foundation for Sekai’s mobile product.\n\nThis is an Android-first role focused on the core app shell, native platform architecture, product quality, release reliability, and hybrid integration with React Native, Flutter, and web-based experiences.\n\nThe right person has shipped real consumer Android apps, understands the Android ecosystem deeply, and can make pragmatic architecture decisions in a fast-moving startup environment.\n\nYou should be comfortable working close to the OS while partnering closely with Product, Design, Backend, and Mobile 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