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Full-Time

Staff Android Engineer

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Cambly

Cambly

1,001-5,000 employees

Online platform for English language tutoring

Consumer Software
Education

Compensation Overview

$190k - $220kAnnually

+ Equity Compensation + Pre-IPO Stock Options

Senior, Expert

San Francisco, CA, USA

Category
Android Development
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kotlin
RxJava
Android Development
Requirements
  • A product-minded approach to engineering. You’re excited about working directly with our students, tutors, and our international team to make sure students have an amazing experience.
  • 8+ years highly applicable experience building and shipping consumer-facing Android software
  • Experienced building consumer Android apps in a codebase with other Android engineers
  • Experience with the latest best practices in modern Android development, so much so that others seek you out for this knowledge
  • Deep understanding and proficiency in design patterns and writing clean, testable code
  • Proficient in Kotlin and Android SDKs, including knowledge of Jetpack libraries
  • Experience with concurrency design patterns using Coroutines or RxJava
  • A global perspective and creative mindset. You should be excited about building an app in 10+ languages that integrates with the social networks and payment methods used by our students.
  • A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
Responsibilities
  • lead fast-moving initiatives and our technical strategy on the Android platform
  • make sure Android users feel the magic when we instantly connect them with a native english speaker for the first time
  • lead our Android platform to enable our growing team to build and ship high quality Android features quickly

Cambly provides an online platform for learning English through one-on-one video chat sessions with native English speakers. Users can sign up for various subscription plans that offer different amounts of tutoring time, allowing them to choose options that fit their learning needs and budgets. The platform is user-friendly, enabling learners to connect with tutors instantly without prior scheduling, which is ideal for busy individuals. Cambly also offers specialized courses for children and provides services to organizations looking to enhance their employees' English proficiency. This flexibility and accessibility set Cambly apart from competitors in the online education market, with the goal of making English language learning convenient and effective for everyone.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$122.5M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

8%

2 year growth

31%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The recent $60 million funding round led by top-tier firms like Benchmark and Bessemer Venture Partners positions Cambly for significant growth and expansion.
  • Partnerships with companies like EduSynch enhance Cambly's service offerings, such as administering spoken English exams, adding value for users.
  • The platform's flexibility and 24/7 availability make it highly attractive to a global audience, potentially driving user growth and retention.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive online education market requires Cambly to continuously innovate to maintain its edge and avoid losing market share.
  • Reliance on subscription fees means that economic downturns or changes in consumer spending could impact revenue.

What makes Cambly unique

  • Cambly offers instant, on-demand access to native English speakers, eliminating the need for advance scheduling, which sets it apart from many competitors.
  • The platform's user-friendly interface and flexible subscription plans cater to a wide range of learners, from busy professionals to children, enhancing its appeal.
  • Cambly's B2B services for organizations looking to improve employee English proficiency provide an additional revenue stream and market differentiation.

Benefits

100% paid employee health, dental, and vision insurance - choose between HMO, PPO, and HDHP plans

HSA & FSA accounts

Life Insurance, Long & Short-term disability coverage

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

11+ Observed holidays and wellness days

Wellness & Fitness initiatives

Flexible time off

Casual, fun environment

Team events and family-friendly celebrations

Learning management systems

Employee referral program

Employee recognition program

Themed happy hours with food and drinks**

Onsite Mother's rooms and Serenity Rooms**

Onsite fitness center and showers**

Onsite cafe offering variety of meals including vegetarian and vegan options**

**Due to Covid restrictions, services are not being currently offered. They will resume upon return to onsite.