Android Developer

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Status: Learn at your own pace

Status: No experience required

$141,200 median salary*

12,048 jobs available*

If you like creative challenges, building better user experiences, and using Android products, this role is for you.

As an Android developer, you’ll build and write code for mobile apps hosted on Android devices such as smartphones or mobile tablets. You’ll be involved in the entire software development process, including designing, coding, and testing designs. You’ll analyze user needs when designing the app for launch and make improvements post-launch. Android developers use programming languages like Kotlin and JavaScript to create world-class Android apps for users to enjoy.

** Median salary and job opening data are sourced from United States Lightcast™ Job Postings Report. Data for job roles relevant to featured programs (7/1/2022 - 6/30/2023)

Top 6 skills needed for Android Developer

Category: Kotlin

Category: JavaScript

Category: React

Category: UI/UX

Category: Data Structures

Category: Android Studio

Common job titles

Android Developer
Android Engineer

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Meta Android Developer

Have you ever wanted to build your own mobile app? This certificate will teach you the top Android programming languages and frameworks used for building apps like Facebook and Instagram, and how to create your own Android application. Upon completion, you’ll get access to the Meta Career Programs Job Board—a job search platform that connects you with 200+ employers who have committed to sourcing talent through Meta’s certificate programs, as well as career support resources to help you with your job search. In this program, you’ll learn: Essential Android programming concepts and the tools needed to develop applications How to use the Kotlin Playground Create user interfaces (UI) for mobile apps using Android Studio Manage the lifecycle and data collections of mobile applications Work with web technologies and persistent data on Android applications Describe best practices for designing the UI and experience for mobile applications Create cross-platform applications using React Native Prepare for technical interviews for Android developer roles Any third-party trademarks and other intellectual property (including logos and icons) referenced in the learning experience remain the property of their respective owners. Unless specifically identified as such, Coursera’s use of third-party intellectual property does not indicate any relationship, sponsorship, or endorsement between Coursera and the owners of these trademarks or other intellectual property.

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Average: 15 months (3 hours/week)

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Average: 15 months (3 hours/week)

13 courses

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Kotlin Playground, Version Control, Android Studio, GIT, JavaScript, React +34 more

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