Tech Lead, Software Engineering (Android) at Cricut

We're looking for a Tech Lead to own a cross-platform product pod while staying hands-on in Android development. You'll be the technical anchor of your pod — driving architecture, coordinating across iOS, Android, Desktop and API, and partnering directly with Product and UX on what gets built and how. Roughly half your time is in the code; the other half is invested in your team and the cross-platform direction of your pod. This is a role for someone who loves building software and leading the people who build it alongside them.  We build with AI. Our engineers use tools like Copilot, Codex, and Claude as part of their daily workflow — to move faster, prototype ideas, and stay focused on high-leverage work. As a Tech Lead, you'll help shape how your team adopts and benefits from these tools.  Responsibilities  • Lead with ownership: thrive in ambiguity, proactively clarify requirements, and drive work forward without waiting for direction  • Own Android development for your pod — hands-on coding, architecture, code reviews, and technical standards (~40–50% of time in code)  • Lead cross-platform technical direction for your pod, ensuring features are designed and implemented consistently across iOS, Android, Desktop, and API  • Drive architectural discussions and decisions on design patterns, API contracts, and cross-platform consistency  • Own and maintain Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) for your pod  • Partner with Product Management and UX on story refinement, sprint planning, sizing, and quarterly roadmap commitments  • Run Scrum ceremonies and maintain a healthy, well-groomed backlog  • Mentor Senior Engineers on your pod; invest in their growth and help build the next generation of Tech Leads  • Collaborate with API teams on service design and integration  • Partner with Management to improve pod strategy & execution  • Manage software releases for your pod