Full-Time

Senior Android Software Engineer

Empower

51-200 employees

Offers instant funding, personalized savings, and low-cost credit

Fintech

Senior

Remote in USA

Required Skills

Kotlin

UI/UX Design

Android Development

Requirements

Bachelor degree or greater within Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related subject
5+ years developing consumer facing Android apps
Working experience in Kotlin and Android UI Frameworks

Responsibilities

Designing and building Android mobile apps
Contribution and adherence to software engineering standards and practices
Implementing secure coding standards in accordance with the Empower Secure Development Policy
Performing on-going security testing and code review to improve software security
Meeting sprint goals
Leading and/or supporting feature specification activities (Product Engineering)
Monitoring the performance of the Empower mobile app and applying corrective action through bug fixing and general improvement
Minimizing defects and improving reliability through: Development of automated tests, manual test validation, development of fit for purpose architecture and code, contributing to PRs
Developing and maintaining the Android app build pipeline
Publishing the App to the Google Play Store
Collaborating cross-functionally to define, design and ship new features that create customer and business value
Playing an active role in advising and collaborating with design and product to flesh out the specifications of each epic
Writing engineering specs, including acceptance criteria and server contracts
Grooming stories for upcoming sprints
Maximising effective development and identifying new technology opportunities by: Keeping across Android development announcements, being across community best practice, discovering and evaluating new technologies

EMPOWER OVERVIEW

Empower is a high-growth financial technology company on a mission to expand access to fair credit to give anyone in the world the opportunity to improve their financial security and mobility. We dream up and launch one-of-a-kind features that help our members get money instantly whenever they need it, save for the future, and rewrite their financial story. Our members see Empower Cash Advance as a life-saver, Empower Automatic Savings as a game-changer, and the new Empower Thrive line of credit (currently in beta, launching soon) as a lifeline to low-cost borrowing and the only practical path to building good credit.

Empower is backed by Sequoia Capital, Blisce, and Icon Ventures. Are we the next great place to grow your impact and accelerate your career? We think so:

Inc. ranked Empower #56 in the 2023 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the US (#55 in 2022). Forbes put Empower on its 2023 list of America’s Best Startup Employers. Fast Company recognized the new Empower Thrive line of credit in their 2022 list of the Next Big Things in Tech.

THE EMPOWER WAY

Great Expectations: We come up with bold, audacious goals for ourselves and go all out for impact

Owner Mindset: We give every employee latitude to act independently, make smart choices, and move the business forward

Spirited Debate: We love skeptics and seek counter opinions to challenge our personal assumptions and expand our view

Customer Obsession: We listen to understand, empathize, and create a memorable, rewarding experience for our community

Inclusive Collaboration: We believe diverse teams make the best decisions, and we strive to give diverse voices a seat at the table

No Jerks Allowed: We value our relationships and take the time to build trust and connection and communicate respectfully

WHAT EMPOWER OFFERS

Competitive salary

Generous equity package

Full healthcare and dental benefits

Technology expense reimbursement

Work from anywhere

JOB DESCRIPTION

As an Android Software Engineer, you’ll create the Android mobile app that powers the Empower customer experience. You’ll engage with a collaborative, high powered team to develop solutions and lead product engineering on projects with a reach of millions. The solutions you’ll build will be robust, secure and easy to understand both for our users and your engineering peers. You’ll take end to end ownership of new features and product lines shaping work in early stages, building, deploying and running post deployment analysis to ensure we’re hitting our goals.

Travel for company offsites is expected at a minimum 2 times a year.

Key Responsibilities

Designing and building Android mobile apps
Contribution and adherence to software engineering standards and practices
Implementing secure coding standards in accordance with the Empower Secure Development Policy
Perform on-going security testing and code review to improve software security
Meeting sprint goals
Leading and/or supporting feature specification activities (Product Engineering)
Monitoring the performance of the Empower mobile app and applying corrective action through bug fixing and general improvement.
Minimizing defects and improving reliability through: Development of automated tests, manual test validation, development of fit for purpose architecture and code, contributing to PRs
Developing and maintaining the Android app build pipeline
Publishing the App to the Google Play Store
Collaborating cross-functionally to define, design and ship new features that create customer and business value.
Playing an active role in advising and collaborating with design and product to flesh out the specifications of each epic.
Writing engineering specs, including acceptance criteria and server contracts
Grooming stories for upcoming sprints
Maximising effective development and identifying new technology opportunities by: Keeping across Android development announcements, being across community best practice, discovering and evaluating new technologies

Candidate Qualifications

Bachelor degree or greater within Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related subject
5+ years developing consumer facing Android apps
Working experience in Kotlin and Android UI Frameworks

At Empower, we hire for people that push themselves to understand others and seek out ways to challenge their personal assumptions. Our hope is that by fostering such an environment, we strengthen our business and relationships by putting people first. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workspace where everyone (regardless of age, education, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or any personal characteristics) feels like they belong. Even if your experience doesn’t exactly match up to our job description, you should feel empowered to apply regardless!

Empower

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Empower is a leading fintech company that provides a comprehensive suite of financial tools, including instant access to funds, personalized savings plans, and low-cost borrowing options, setting it apart from competitors. Its unique focus on expanding fair credit access and financial security, coupled with its ability to help members build a positive payment history, demonstrates its commitment to customer-centric solutions. The company's culture fosters technical advancement, industry leadership, and a competitive edge, making it an attractive place to work.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$1.8B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 7%

1 year growth

↑ 26%

2 year growth

↑ 105%

Benefits

Generous equity package

Full healthcare benefits

Unlimited PTO

Technology expense reimbursement

Work from anywhere