Sr. Android Engineer

Sr. Android Engineer | Acorns

Acorns is seeking a Sr. Android Engineer who is passionate about Android, Java, and Kotlin and thrives on solving complex engineering problems with simple, elegant solutions.

As a Sr. Android Engineer, your typical week will involve collaborating with Product and other Engineering teams such as iOS, Frontend, Backend, and QA to plan and build out new features and infrastructure to build reliable and cohesive financial products. You will primarily work in Kotlin and Java.

This role has the option to be remote or based in our Irvine, CA or New York, NY office.

You are not expected to have experience with all listed requirements. If you feel passionately about Acorns' mission, vision and values, please apply.  

Within 1 month, you will:

• Introduce yourself and work with the various teams here from backend, QA, compliance, securities and more.
• Learn about our roadmap and all the exciting new projects coming soon.
• Get your first project into the Play Store and learn about our development processes.
• Familiarize yourself with our codebase and products.

Within 6 months, you will:

• Improve Android codebase by developing a performant and maintainable Android application.
• Elevate the Android application architecture to increase developer velocity and drive growth through Acorns’ mobile applications.
• Provide insight into Android application development best practices; Support decisions around framework and tool choices.
• Build efficient and reusable Android abstractions; Optimize application for maximum speed and scalability.

Within 12 months, you will:

• Have demonstrated excellence within the engineering organization.
• Built products that are being used daily by our millions of users.
• Be someone other team members go to for advice or questions on services you helped build.

What you will bring to Acorns:

• BS in Computer Science or 6+ years of professional software experience 
• 5+ years experience developing native Android applications
• Have at least one app published in the Google Play Store that you built yourself or contributed to
• Knowledge of the Android SDK performance tools and optimization techniques.
• Experience with one or more general purpose programming languages including but not limited to: Java, Go, Scala
• Experience working as part of an agile software development team including interaction with a source code repository (GitHub or SVN)
• Ability to work effectively on multiple projects with demanding deadlines in a team environment
• Continuous integration considered a plus
• Thirst for delivering game-changing products
• Exceptional drive and precision in delivery
• A belief that your work is tied to your life's mission
• Optimistic about the potential of societal change

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and stock options
• A comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of you and your family
• Flexible paid time off
• Numerous career possibilities that allow you to grow with Acorns
• Talented and motivated team members who care deeply about one another, our mission and our customers.
• The rare opportunity to create a new world. We inspire one another every day to do meaningful work that solves big societal challenges.

About Acorns:

Mission:

With benevolence and courage, we look after the financial best interests of the up-and-coming; beginning with the empowering step of micro-investing.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

Acorns believes diversity, equity and inclusion are fundamental obligations that strengthen our team. We need a diverse, multi-disciplinary team to build a meaningful company and culture.

Values:

1. Lead with heart
2. Make bold decisions
3. Always build trust
4. Never stop growing
5. Find a way

Compensation Information:

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $179,000 and $208,600/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, equity grants, and discretionary cash bonus awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.