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Full-Time

Principal Android Engineer

Posted on 8/12/2024

OpenTable

OpenTable

1,001-5,000 employees

Online restaurant reservation and management platform

Consumer Goods
Food & Agriculture

Compensation Overview

$150k - $200kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity Grant + Health Benefits + Flexible Spending Account + Retirement Benefits + Life Insurance + Paid Time Off + Parental Leave

Senior, Expert

Remote in Canada

Category
Android Development
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kotlin
UI/UX Design
Android Development
Requirements
  • 7+ years of significant experience with Android development
  • Proficient in Kotlin, Dagger, and Retrofit
  • Deep understanding of MVP architecture and dependency injection
  • Strong believers in code quality and testability
  • Strong debugging and testing skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Cross-functional communication and collaboration
  • Passionate about Android development and keeping up to date with the latest technologies in the Android community
Responsibilities
  • Work directly with product managers, designers, and other developers to build and ship features
  • Adapt and iterate quickly based on user feedback and product metrics
  • Work on software architecture, code review, and bug resolution
  • Help shape our Android technology stack which is always evolving and improving
  • Share our passion for quality in everything we do: products, visual designs and UX, software design, code, builds, shipping, and satisfying customers

OpenTable connects diners with a variety of restaurants through its online reservation service. Users can browse restaurants, read reviews, view menus, and make reservations easily on the platform. Diners can access this service for free, while restaurants pay a subscription fee to be listed and may incur additional charges based on reservations made through OpenTable. This model allows OpenTable to generate revenue from both subscription fees and per-reservation charges. Unlike many competitors, OpenTable not only facilitates reservations but also provides restaurants with tools to manage bookings and optimize seating. The goal of OpenTable is to enhance the dining experience for users while helping restaurants grow their business.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

$50.9M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

1998

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

7%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The partnership with Visa can drive significant new customer traffic to restaurants, benefiting both diners and restaurant owners.
  • The 'Icons' feature can attract high-end diners looking for premium dining experiences, potentially increasing reservation volumes.
  • OpenTable's continuous innovation, such as tools to avoid long lines, demonstrates its commitment to improving user experience and staying ahead of market trends.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape in online restaurant reservations is intense, with new entrants and existing players constantly innovating.
  • Reliance on partnerships, like the one with Visa, may pose risks if these collaborations do not yield expected results.

What makes OpenTable unique

  • OpenTable's integration with Visa offers exclusive dining experiences for cardholders, setting it apart from other reservation platforms.
  • The launch of 'Icons' provides a curated, city-specific list of top restaurants, enhancing user experience and discovery.
  • Being part of Booking Holdings gives OpenTable a robust infrastructure and extensive market reach, unlike many standalone competitors.
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