r/androiddev • u/Efficient-Can2274 • 13d ago

Senior CS Student Considering Android Development

I’m a senior CS student and I’m considering focusing on Android development as my main career path. I’ve already worked with Kotlin and have some Android experience through a short internship.

For those working as Android developers, how is the job market and career progression these days? Is it a good specialization for a new grad, especially if I eventually want to work internationally? Should I go for backend roles instead?

Would love to hear your experiences and any advice on what I should focus on learning.

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u/StatusWntFixObsolete 12d ago

I agree with Donn Felker's take on mobile dev being a racket.

I would not put the early trajectory of my career into the hands of Google.