Full-Time

Senior Mobile Engineer

Kotlin Multiplatform

Posted on 9/23/2024

Upside

Upside

201-500 employees

Cash-back app for retail purchases

Consulting
Cybersecurity
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$148k - $164kAnnually

+ Equity

Senior

Chicago, IL, USA

Hybrid position.

Category
Mobile Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kotlin
Android Development
Requirements
  • 3+ years of software engineering
  • Proficiency in Kotlin Multiplatform
  • Proficiency in Android Development
  • Advanced debugging skills
  • Experience using Jetpack Compose
  • Collaboration and partnership skills
Responsibilities
  • Work with other mobile app developers and our back-end team to deliver new features intended to improve retention
  • Identify challenges in the development process to reduce developer friction
  • Participate in architecture discussions and help improve the foundation of our mobile platform

Upside operates in the retail and consumer goods market with a cash-back app that rewards users for everyday purchases like gas, groceries, and food. Users can claim cash-back offers at local retailers, allowing them to earn money back while shopping as usual. This approach not only enhances consumers' purchasing power but also helps retailers increase sales and customer loyalty without changing their operations. Upside earns revenue through partnerships with retailers, who pay a commission for the traffic and sales generated by the app, which is then shared with users as cash-back rewards. The company prioritizes data protection to ensure user privacy and is committed to environmental sustainability by investing in projects that offset carbon emissions from fuel purchases. Upside aims to create a fair economic model in brick-and-mortar commerce, empowering both consumers and retailers while promoting inclusivity and diversity in its workplace.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$63.2M

Headquarters

Washington, District of Columbia

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

4%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnerships with major retailers like Circle K expand Upside's reach and customer base.
  • The rise of digital wallets creates opportunities for Upside to enhance user convenience.
  • Increased consumer interest in personalized shopping boosts demand for Upside's tailored deals.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from Chime's cash-back feature could reduce Upside's market share.
  • Dependency on Chime partnership may pose risks if Chime shifts strategic priorities.
  • Expansion with large retailers could strain Upside's operational capacity if mismanaged.

What makes Upside unique

  • Upside offers a unique cash-back app for everyday purchases like gas and groceries.
  • The company partners with retailers to drive traffic and share commissions with users.
  • Upside invests in sustainability projects, offsetting carbon emissions from fuel purchases.

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Benefits

Health, vision, & dental insurance

Free lunch

Stock options

Unlimited PTO

INACTIVE