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Telegram hiring Android developer for its team, salary over Rs 8 crore and here is the process to apply
Telegram is once again in the spotlight, but this time not for its features or updates. The popular messaging platform is inviting Android developers from across the globe to participate in a new contest, and the rewards are anything but ordinary. The winner not only stands to gain a share of the $50,000 prize pool but may also land a full-time role at Telegram's Dubai office with an annual salary of $1 million after tax, which is over Rs 8 crore in Indian announcement was made by Telegram's founder Pavel Durov, who posted the details on X (formerly Twitter). He said that the company is looking to hire an Android developer for its core team and the only way to get hired is to win the Telegram Android Contest 2025. The first round of the competition is already live and open to all. The deadline to participate is July 11, 2025, and the results will be announced later in the participants need to doAs per the official post, participants are required to redesign the profile section in the Telegram app. This includes the profile pages of users, businesses, groups, and channels. The updated screens must follow the design mockups provided by Telegram, and they must support both light and dark themes. In addition, all related tabs and profile views, including those showing gifts, must be covered as part of the
Telegram is encouraging participants to build the screens from scratch, although using existing code components is permitted as long as the final product maintains the app's stability and performance. The company has also laid out strict coding guidelines for the contest. Developers must use Java for their implementation and avoid any third-party UI frameworks. The design must integrate seamlessly with the existing Telegram Android codebase and remain free of major bugs, crashes, or visual to submit? Contestants will be required to submit their entries through @ContestBot on Telegram, and detailed submission instructions will be shared closer to the July 11 happens after submission?Once the submissions are in, Telegram will evaluate the entries based on code quality and performance. The shortlisted solutions will be tested on a range of Android devices to ensure compatibility and reliability. - Ends
