Full-Time

Senior Android Software Engineer

Grid

Grid

51-200 employees

Delivers instant tax refunds for taxpayers

Compensation Overview

$160k - $200k/yr

San Francisco, CA, USA

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Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Kotlin
Java
REST APIs
Android Development
Requirements
  • Minimum of 5 years of app development.
  • 3+ years of experience building in a startup environment.
  • Autonomy and Initiative: Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects, showcasing a proactive approach to identifying key leverage points for data products.
  • Demonstrated experience or understanding of the financial industry, especially in the context of building and scaling FinTech products.
  • Experience building and deploying mobile apps.
  • This is not an entry level role.
  • We require a disciplined approach to development, testing, and quality assurance.
Responsibilities
  • Design, implement, and maintain the Grid Android app.
  • Assist and build platform.
  • Pragmatically solve problems.
  • Contribute to product design and direction.
  • Effectively communicate and work with other teams.

Grid offers immediate tax refunds to American taxpayers who have overpaid their taxes. Instead of waiting until the next tax season, clients can receive refunded money right away and use it for things like home upgrades, holidays, or personal expenses. The service works by arranging access to the refunded funds and charging a service fee or a percentage of the refund for this convenience. Grid differentiates itself by focusing on instant access to tax refunds and by helping thousands of people reach their financial goals quickly. The company's goal is to provide fast, easy-to-use tax relief and expand its reach to more taxpayers in need of immediate funds.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$22.5M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2016

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Tax refund advance market expands as underserved users seek alternatives to payday loans.
  • Direct deposit integration enables predictable cash flow management for gig economy workers.
  • Credit building feature captures users seeking to improve scores without traditional lending.

What critics are saying

  • IRS regulatory crackdown on early refund advances eliminates Grid's core PayBoost revenue.
  • EarnIn captures market share with unlimited $750 advances independent of tax refunds.
  • CFPB lawsuit alleges misleading tax projections, risking operational shutdown and user trust.

What makes Grid unique

  • PayBoost delivers up to $250 monthly tax refund advances integrated with paycheck deposits.
  • Levels program scales advance limits based on direct deposits and repayment history.
  • All-in-one platform combines cash advances, credit building, and tax filing services.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

10%