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Project Details
Project Overview:
Homma, founded in 2016 in Silicon Valley, is a smart home startup that combines architecture and technology to develop smart homes and provide next-generation living spaces. We are currently working on a project to convert 30 units on one floor of a high-rise residential building under construction in Portland, Oregon, into smart homes. We are in need of more engineers to help develop the internal tools required for setting up devices and sensors. If you're interested in working at a Silicon-Valley-meets-Japan startup, passionate about smart homes, and enjoy simplifying and streamlining tasks, we're looking for Frontend Engineers like you to join us in creating the next generation of homes.
What you can achieve through this project:
- Gain experience in a growing business phase
- Gain experience in a global American startup
About the team:
- Product Manager
- 6 Engineers
You will report to the Product Manager. At Homma, we have a team of hardworking professionals with a strong mindset. We look forward to receiving applications from those who can experiment and learn through trial and error!
Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities:
You will be responsible for frontend development of internal tools that simplify and streamline the process of setting up numerous lighting devices and sensors needed for smart home conversion.
- Collaborate with engineering team members to develop and maintain internal tools
- Participate in weekly meetings held every Tuesday AM (Japan Time) / Monday evenings (US Time)
Ideal Candidate:
- 5+ years of Android native app development experience (senior level candidates are also welcome!)
- Strong in Kotlin or Java, or have relevant work experience
- Familiar with GitHub Actions or similar CI/CD tools
- Experience using Jira or equivalent task and sprint management applications
- Able to actively communicate with team members
- Possess problem-solving abilities and enjoy working in a rapidly changing environment
- Proactively and independently tackle technical issues
- Can work asynchronously in different time zones on a global project
Preferred Qualifications (a plus):
- Deep understanding of server-side technologies such as Node.js, JavaScript, and TypeScript
- Knowledge of API integration
- Experience with JetPack Compose
- Knowledge and experience in home automation and IoT products
- UI development experience in enterprise applications
- UI development experience in SaaS
- Experience in developing web applications using React and TypeScript
- Conversational Japanese or above is helpful but not required (all documentation is in English)
Work Type:
- At least 16 hours per week required
- No specific working hours
- Bi-weekly meetings (negotiable)
- Candidates living in Japan or North America are welcome
Additional Information
- Senior-level candidates with extensive experience will be considered for compensation above the maximum limit
HOMMAは日本人起業家の本間毅によって、2016年にアメリカのシリコンバレーで創業されました。人々の生活をより豊かにするために、デザイン、テクノロジー、建築を融合してスマートホームを開発し、モダンな次世代の新しい居住空間を提供しています。現在はカリフォルニア州やオレゴン州ポートランドに複数のスマートホームを展開しながら、多様な人々が集まる強い地域コミュニティの形成に貢献し、ユニークな街づくりを目指しています。
HOMMA was established in Silicon Valley, USA in 2016 by a Japanese entrepreneur, Takeshi Homma. We’re creating homes designed to enhance your living experience. Our exclusive blend of design, technology, and architecture introduces new living spaces to meet modern demands. While we're currently developing and delivering multiple smart homes in California and Portland, Oregon, we contribute to the formation of strong communities with diverse families and individuals to build unique urban neighborhoods.
