Dhruv Joshi

About Dhruv Joshi

I am a Staff Android Software Engineer with 7+ years of experience leading the design and delivery of scalable, high-quality mobile platforms. I operate at the intersection of technical leadership, system architecture, and product impact, driving outcomes beyond individual features.In my current role, I influence Android architecture and long-term technical direction, partner closely with product, design, backend, and data teams, and raise engineering standards through mentorship, reviews, and best practices. I focus on building resilient systems, improving developer productivity, and enabling teams to move fast without sacrificing quality.I have hands-on experience integrating AI-powered capabilities into mobile applications, including personalization, intelligent workflows, and performance optimization using modern ML and cloud services. I’m particularly interested in applying AI at the platform level to enhance user experience and decision-making at scale.My expertise includes Kotlin, modern Android architecture, Jetpack, testing automation, and cloud-backed distributed systems. I value clear ownership, strong technical judgment, and pragmatic execution, and I enjoy working in environments that expect staff-level impact, ambiguity handling, and cross-team influence.

Experience

1. Staff Software Engineer

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   Apr 2025 — Present · San Jose, CA, US

Education

• California State University, Fullerton

  Master's degree, Computer Engineering

  2016 — 2018

• Visveswaraya Technological University

  Bachelor's degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

  2010 — 2014