Staff Android Engineer

Company 

Credit Genie is a mobile-first financial wellness platform designed to help individuals take control of their financial future. We leverage artificial intelligence to provide personalized insights and are building a financial ecosystem by offering tools and services that provide instant access to cash, and building credit. Our goal is to empower every customer to achieve long-term financial stability.

Founded in 2019 by Ed Harycki, former Swift Capital Founder (acquired by PayPal in 2017). Backed by Khosla Ventures and led by industry pioneers from companies such as; PayPal, Square, and Cash App, we are well positioned to build the future of inclusive finance through cutting-edge technology and customer-centric solutions.

Overview

We are looking for a Staff Android Engineer to help architect our Mobile Apps for the next 2-3 years of growth. The ideal candidate should have experience leading the design and development of mobile apps with high quality, stability, and low latency.

Are you passionate about building high-quality Android apps and excited by the challenge of re-architecting a product from the ground up? As a Staff Android Engineer, you'll lead key components of our mobile app as we expand into brand new product areas. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure our mobile app scales and evolves to meet the needs of millions of users.

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with designers, product managers, and engineers to architect new products and define a compelling UX that functions well within an Android mobile app

• Provide Android mobile app expertise, helping improve the team's development practices, design patterns, deployment processes, and customer experience

• Work with stakeholders from product, marketing, etc. on initiatives aligning with our KPIs and business priorities

• Write code for app design, features, components, and integrations in a clean, readable, and reusable fashion

• Contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle

• Participate in standard engineering practices such as code reviews, standups, planning meetings, and product/technology demos

• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential to enhance the Credit Genie product suite and maintain our competitive edge

• Mentor and develop other engineers on the team

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional mobile development

• Proficiency in Kotlin

• Deep understanding of mobile app UX best practices

• Experience leading large-scale projects and partnering directly with product, marketing, and engineering teams in a highly iterative environment

• Ability to propose, refine, code, and update UX/product solutions to ensure they meet customer needs

• Proficiency in taking design mocks (including Figma files) and coding them in-app using Kotlin

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication skills

Nice to Have

• Experience working on personal finance management (PFM) products.

• Understanding of UX design concepts (e.g. density, diversity) and the languages, systems, principles, and processes used in design creation

• Comfort using design prototyping tools (e.g. Figma, Invision, Origami, or Sketch)

• Ability to maintain a style guide, UI kit, and brand

• Familiarity with consumer credit risk and the customer life cycle

Benefits and Perks

Our goal is to provide a comprehensive offering of benefits and perks that promote better financial, mental, and physical wellness.

We believe working alongside each other in person is the best way to build a great product and foster a strong company culture. Our expectation is that employees are in the office five days a week, allowing for optimal collaboration, inclusivity, and productivity. At the same time, we understand that life happens and recognize the importance of flexibility. We are committed to supporting our employees when circumstances arise that require remote work or adjusted schedules. Our goal is to ensure everyone can effectively balance personal and professional responsibilities while maintaining our collaborative and productive environment.

Here are some highlights of our benefits and perks offerings, feel free to ask your recruiting partner for more details on our comprehensive offering for employees.

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents on your first day of employment. 

• Monthly fitness reimbursement up to $100 or a full membership to LifeTime Fitness

• 401(k) with a 2.5% match and immediate vesting 

• Meal program for breakfast, lunch, and dinner

• Life and accidental insurance

• Flexible PTO

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Base salary is just one part of your total compensation and rewards package at Credit Genie. You may also be eligible to participate in the bonus and equity programs. You will also have access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, short & long term disability insurance, life insurance, and flexible PTO along with many other benefits and perks.

Credit Genie is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer where we welcome and celebrate differences. We are committed to providing a workspace that is safe and inclusive, where everyone feels supported, connected, and inspired to do their best work. If you require any accommodations to participate in our recruitment process, please inform us of your needs when we contact you to schedule an interview.