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Full-Time

Software Engineer III

Android

Updated on 10/8/2024

MyFitnessPal

MyFitnessPal

201-500 employees

Digital health platform for fitness tracking

Consumer Software
Healthcare

Compensation Overview

$108k - $162kAnnually

+ Annual Performance Bonus

Senior

Remote in USA

Category
Android Development
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kotlin
Software Testing
Git
Java
REST APIs
Android Development
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in building, testing, releasing, and maintaining Android applications in Java and Kotlin
  • Experience with Jetpack Libraries
  • Advocate of clean code, good architecture, and great testing practices
  • Holistic view of the product with experience working with cross-functional teams
  • Experience setting up and maintaining CI/CD infrastructure with the goal of continuously delivering value to our customers as often and safely as possible
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Eager to learn and teach through collaboration
  • Approach interactions with kindness and empathy
  • Substantial experience with Git in a team environment
  • Experience working with a relational database
  • Comfort working with RESTful APIs
  • Experience with MVVM or MVI
  • Experience with Jetpack Compose
  • Experience with Kotlin Coroutines
Responsibilities
  • Assist in the technical direction of the MyFitnessPal Android app
  • Continuously ensure the vitals of the app exceed customer expectations
  • Empower & coach others on and outside the team to perform at their best
  • Lead work on high impact features that bring value to our 13m+ users
  • Use A/B testing to quickly iterate on user experiences
  • Continuously modernize the MyFitnessPal Android app codebase while delivering on the product roadmap
  • Improve code quality through unit testing with increased code coverage
  • Work closely with your product team to define and refine feature specifications.
  • Turn big ideas into simple, elegant solutions.
  • Collaborate with a team of 14 to deliver new tools to our customers to ensure they are reaching their goals.

MyFitnessPal is a digital health and fitness platform that helps users achieve their weight loss and wellness goals through a mobile app and website. Users can track their calorie intake, monitor exercise, and access personalized meal plans, along with articles on nutrition and fitness. The platform operates on a freemium model, offering basic features for free and premium subscriptions for advanced tools and content. MyFitnessPal aims to support a diverse range of clients, from beginners to seasoned athletes, in their health and fitness journeys.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$18M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2005

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

5%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The introduction of new features like Sleep Factors and Food Group Insights enhances user experience and engagement, potentially leading to higher retention rates.
  • The appointment of Tim Holley as Chief Product Officer brings seasoned expertise to drive innovative product development and sustained growth.
  • MyFitnessPal's dual revenue stream from premium subscriptions and advertising partnerships ensures financial stability and the ability to continuously improve its offerings.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape of health and fitness apps is crowded, requiring MyFitnessPal to continuously innovate to maintain its market position.
  • Reliance on advertising revenue can be volatile, especially if user engagement fluctuates or advertisers shift their focus.

What makes MyFitnessPal unique

  • MyFitnessPal's freemium model allows broad accessibility while offering premium features for advanced users, unlike competitors who may only offer paid services.
  • The platform's comprehensive approach, including calorie counting, exercise tracking, and personalized meal plans, provides an all-in-one solution for health and fitness, setting it apart from niche-specific apps.
  • Recent updates like the Gut Health Nutrition Plan and GLP-1 medication support demonstrate MyFitnessPal's commitment to addressing emerging health trends and user needs.

Benefits

Remote work flexibility

Physical office in Austin, TX

Annual, in-person company retreats

Company paid lunches & working sessions

Flexible time-off policy + flexible working hours (Unlimited PTO Plan)

Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Safe Harbor 401K program

parental leave

Monthly Wellness Allowance

Reward & recognition platform

MyFitnessPal Premium

Modern Virtual Learning and Development Library

DEI Committee