Principal Mobile Engineer, Android

Job Description

• This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Principal Mobile Engineer, Android based in the United States. This is a high-impact senior individual contributor role focused on shaping and scaling next-generation mobile experiences across critical lending product surfaces. You will lead Android migration efforts while helping define the long-term mobile architecture across native and cross-platform environments. The role sits at the intersection of engineering excellence and product innovation, with direct influence on roadmap execution and user experience for large-scale consumer financial products. You will collaborate closely with product, design, and engineering leaders to deliver high-visibility initiatives on an ambitious timeline. The environment is fast-moving, cross-functional, and deeply technical, with strong emphasis on scalability, reliability, and user impact. This position also blends hands-on Android leadership with broader mobile strategy, including React Native collaboration across shared surfaces.
• Accountabilities: Lead end-to-end Android migration and development initiatives across multiple product surfaces, ensuring scalable, high-quality, and performant mobile experiences. Define and drive mobile architecture decisions across native Android and React Native ecosystems, ensuring long-term technical sustainability. Translate product and business priorities into clear technical milestones and execution plans aligned with aggressive release timelines. Partner cross-functionally with product, design, and engineering stakeholders to deliver cohesive, user-centric mobile solutions. Provide technical leadership through design reviews, architecture discussions, and mentorship of engineers across teams. Support ongoing mobile platform evolution post-launch, contributing expertise across Android and React Native codebases. Requirements: 8+ years of software engineering experience, with deep expertise in building and shipping native Android applications using Kotlin and/or Java. Proven experience leading large-scale mobile initiatives, platform migrations, or mobile product launches in production environments. Strong track record of delivering consumer-facing mobile applications with high standards for performance, reliability, and UX. Working knowledge of React Native and TypeScript, with the ability to operate effectively across hybrid mobile stacks. Demonstrated technical leadership as a senior or principal-level individual contributor, including architecture ownership and cross-team influence. Strong communication skills and ability to drive alignment across engineering, product, and design stakeholders in ambiguous environments. Preferred: experience in fintech or complex consumer applications, plus exposure to iOS or broader cross-platform mobile development. Benefits: Competitive compensation package including base salary, performance bonuses, and annual equity grants Salary range (USD): $195,300 – $270,400 (US remote) / $182,800 – $230,000 (Canada remote) Retirement savings plans with company matching contributions Employee Stock Purchase Plan with discounted equity purchase options (where applicable) Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, vision, and wellness support Health Savings Account contributions for eligible plans (US-based roles) Life insurance, disability coverage, and income protection benefits Paid time off, sick leave, and company holidays aligned with local standards Paid parental and family leave programs supporting caregiving needs Annual wellness allowance and productivity stipend for tools and personal development Mental health and employee assistance resources for holistic well-being Financial planning tools and support resources (US-based roles) Hybrid and remote flexibility with periodic in-person collaboration sessions Team events, employee resource groups, and strong culture of connection
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