Full-Time

Android Engineer

Updated on 1/30/2025

Wealthfront

Wealthfront

201-500 employees

Automated investment and wealth management services

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$140k - $185kAnnually

+ Equity + Discretionary Bonus

Mid, Senior

Palo Alto, CA, USA

Supports US-based remote work or hybrid in-office in Palo Alto, CA.

Category
Android Development
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kotlin
Java
REST APIs
Android Development

You match the following Wealthfront's candidate preferences

Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:

Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • 2 - 6 years of professional Android development experience
  • Proficiency with Java or Kotlin
  • Experience writing unit tests and testable code
  • Knowledge of Android SDK performance tools and optimization techniques
  • Excellent problem solving, critical thinking and communication skills
  • BS or MS in computer science, related field, or equivalent professional experience
Responsibilities
  • Build a premier native Android application
  • Collaborate with other engineers and designers to build new features and enhance existing features for our world-class app
  • Work with frontend and backend engineers to design, build and test reusable REST APIs
  • Design and build high-quality infrastructure; making the right tradeoffs for risk and long-term maintainability
  • Collaborate with design and product to define a delightful Android experience using material design
  • Get an opportunity to work with leadership to define the team's priorities and initiatives
  • Work independently, use available resources to get unblocked, and complete tasks on schedule by exercising strong judgment and problem-solving skills
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to peers
Desired Qualifications
  • You enjoy working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment

Wealthfront offers financial services that help individuals grow their wealth through a digital platform. Its main product is an automated investment service that uses algorithms, called robo-advisors, to manage client funds for long-term growth. The company also provides a high-yield cash account and a diversified bond portfolio, making it easy for clients to save and invest. Wealthfront stands out by focusing on automation and user-friendliness, aiming to empower clients to achieve their financial goals.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$198.9M

Headquarters

Palo Alto, California

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-4%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Wealthfront's cash account now offers up to $8 million in FDIC insurance.
  • The company has reached $50 billion in client assets, indicating strong growth.
  • Increased demand for AI-driven financial advice aligns with Wealthfront's robo-advisor services.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from robo-advisors and traditional institutions may erode market share.
  • Free wire transfers could increase operational costs without boosting revenue.
  • Expansion into stock trading faces competition from established platforms like Robinhood.

What makes Wealthfront unique

  • Wealthfront offers a high-yield cash account with industry-leading 5.00% APY.
  • The company provides a diversified bond portfolio with tax advantages and no maturity dates.
  • Wealthfront's automated investment platform uses award-winning algorithms for long-term wealth growth.

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Benefits

Free lunches, snacks, coffee

Receive 1:1 mentorship

Caltrain pass, an additional transportation stipend, and relocation bonuses

Monthly wellness reimbursement

Discretionary time off policy and offer 16 weeks of paid parental leave

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage