Full-Time

Senior Android Engineer

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Wave Mobile

Wave Mobile

1,001-5,000 employees

Mobile platform for free financial services

Fintech
Social Impact

Compensation Overview

$144kAnnually

Senior

Remote in USA

Work remotely from anywhere (between UTC -5 and +4) with reliable internet access. Yearly stipend of $800 for coworker meetings.

Category
Android Development
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kotlin
Android Development
Requirements
  • Minimum of 5 years of professional experience with minimum 2 years of it spent building Android applications.
  • Experience using Kotlin + Jetpack Compose in a published app (professional or personal projects are fine).
  • Fluent in English. French is a plus.
Responsibilities
  • You'll be responsible for building and improving the ways people pay and access money with Wave.
  • You'll take ownership of every aspect of the process, starting with a deep comprehension of the problem, collaborating with Product and Engineering managers to identify the optimal solution for our users, leading the entire lifecycle of your project, and assisting the customer support team in resolving issues.

Wave provides mobile money and digital finance services in Africa, aiming to make financial transactions accessible and affordable for everyone. Their platform allows users to deposit, withdraw, and pay bills without any fees, simplifying the process and attracting a large user base. Unlike traditional banks, Wave focuses on underserved populations, reaching remote areas to promote financial inclusion. The company generates revenue through partnerships and value-added services while prioritizing free basic financial services. Wave's goal is to create life-changing financial infrastructure that helps lift people out of poverty, similar to the success of mobile money in Kenya.

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$204.3M

Headquarters

Dakar, Senegal

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

9%

1 year growth

18%

2 year growth

34%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • €90 million investment from IFC will expand operations in Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire.
  • Stellar Development Foundation's $5 million investment enhances blockchain integration capabilities.
  • Wave's fee-free model aligns with Africa's demand for cost-effective financial solutions.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from established platforms like M-Pesa is intensifying in Africa.
  • Regulatory scrutiny in Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire could impact operations.
  • Cybersecurity threats pose risks to user data and transaction security.

What makes Wave Mobile unique

  • Wave offers free basic financial services, eliminating traditional banking fees.
  • The company targets underserved African populations lacking access to traditional banking.
  • Wave leverages mobile technology to reach remote and rural areas.

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