Senior Software Engineer - Mobile/Android
Estimated salary
€5,342 – €7,845per month
Auto-estimated from similar roles, location, experience & market data. Actual pay may vary.
Description
Flix is seeking a Senior Software Engineer - Android to join the Android Team under the Mobile Cluster in the Customer Experience Stream - Demand Division. The role involves developing high-quality, scalable, and user-friendly mobile applications that enhance the passenger journey, focusing on the travel onboarding and post-booking experience. The team collaborates with iOS, backend, and feature-based teams to ensure a seamless cross-platform integration. The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of experience in Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, and MVVM, with a strong commitment to testing and technical excellence. Flix offers a tech-driven environment with competitive pay, growth opportunities, and a culture of collaboration and ownership.
Requirements
- 6+ years of extensive experience and strong expertise in Kotlin (Jetpack Compose, MVVM, Coroutines), with a deep understanding of Android architecture, best practices, SOLID principles, and software architecture patterns.
- Experience with testing (unit, integration, UI testing) and a strong commitment to writing testable, maintainable, high-quality code.
- Ability to drive technical strategy ensuring high standards in code quality, performance, and scalability, focusing on product impact with proper documentation (RFCs, POCs, SOPs) and improve processes as needed (e.g., incident management, release processes).
- Customer-centric approach with a focus on delivering great user experiences and strong collaboration skills to work closely with iOS, Backend, and Hybrid teams.
- Continuous learner's mindset: willingness to learn new tools, technologies, and frameworks as mobile development evolves.
Experience Level
InternEntry LevelMid-levelSeniorLeadExecutive
Benefits
Travel perks: 12 free Flix vouchers + 12 discount vouchers for friends & family.
Work from (M)Anywhere: Depending on your role, work from another location for up to 60 days per year.
Hybrid work model: Office-first company with flexibility to balance work and life.
Wellbeing support: Access confidential 1:1 counselling, courses, and stress management for yourself and up to four family members.
Learning & Development: Language classes, training courses, and expert-led sessions to grow your skills.
Mentoring Program: Connect with experienced colleagues to gain insights and accelerate your career.
💰 Net Salary Calculator
Tax class 1, no church tax
Gross Salary
€79,116/year
€6,593/month
Total Deductions
€31,538
40% effective rate
Net Salary (Take Home)
€3,964/mo
€47,578/year
Deduction Breakdown
🏛️ Income Tax€15,376
🏦 Pension Insurance€7,357
🏥 Health Insurance€6,103
🫶 Care Insurance€1,674
📋 Unemployment Insurance€1,028
🏠 Cost of Living in Berlin
Monthly Essentials
Rent (1BR)
€1231
Groceries
€280
Transport
€75
Utilities
€220
Internet
€40
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Eating Out
€13
Gym/Month
€45
Coffee
€4
Beer (0.5L)
€4
Cinema
€12
Monthly Net Salary:€3,964
Comfortable Living:€1,897
Monthly Savings:€2,067 (52%)
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Strong savings potential: You could save €2,067 monthly, which is €24,804 per year.
💡 These estimates are based on average costs in Berlin. Actual expenses vary based on lifestyle, neighborhood, and personal choices. "Comfortable living" includes rent, utilities, groceries, transport, and reasonable dining/entertainment.
Eligible for the EU Blue Card
A salary of €79,122 meets the EU Blue Card minimum of €45,300 (2026).
The EU Blue Card is a residence permit for highly qualified non-EU workers. It offers a fast track to permanent residency and allows family reunification.
Processing
4-12 weeks
Visa fee
€100
Requirements
University degree + Job offer
Also eligible: EU Blue Card (Shortage Occupation) (€41,042+)
Documents needed
Valid passport
Recognised university degree
Employment contract or binding job offer
Proof of salary meeting threshold
Health insurance coverage
Biometric passport photo
📍 Life in Berlin
👥
Population
3.6M
⭐
Quality of Life
8.0
🇬🇧
English Friendly
9.0
💻
Tech Scene
9.0
🌍
International
10.0
🚇
Public Transport
9.0
🚴
Bikeability
9.0
🌬️
Air Quality
6.0
🌳
Green Spaces
7.0
🚗
Car Free
8.0
ℹ️
About Berlin
- •Creative and tech hub
- •Diverse neighborhoods
- •Excellent public transport
🌤️
Climate
- •Continental climate
- •Cold winters
- •Mild summers
- •Four distinct seasons
❄️Jan: 0°C☀️Jul: 19°C📅Avg: 10°C
☀️1625 sunshine hours/year
🛡️
Safety
- •Generally safe
- •Higher petty crime than Munich
- •Some areas less safe at night
Overall:7.0
🏥
Healthcare
- •Good hospital network
- •Charité is world-renowned
- •Wait times can vary
Quality: 9.0Access: 8.0
🎭
Culture
- •World-class museums
- •Vibrant art scene
- •Rich history
🎉
Nightlife
- •Famous club scene
- •Diverse nightlife
- •24/7 culture
🏞️
Recreation
- •Many parks
- •Lakes
- •Tiergarten
- •Active outdoor scene
💰
Cost of Living
- •More affordable than Munich
- •Prices rising rapidly
- •Still cheaper than many European capitals
🏠 Rent (1BR center):€1231
⚡ Utilities:€220
🛒 Groceries:€280
🍽️ Dining out:€16
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Flix (parent of FlixBus and FlixTrain) is a European mobility provider running long-distance bus and train networks across 40+ countries under asset-light, tech-first operations.
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