Principal Mobile Engineer, Android

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.

• 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