Staff Android Engineer

Digital business card and networking platform helping people connect through digital cards, dynamic email signatures and virtual backgrounds.
Android
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
11 - 50 Employees
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Staff Android Engineer

Blinq is an innovative digital business card and networking platform backed by Australia's top venture capitalists, Blackbird and Square Peg. With impressive growth, doubling ARR every few months, and trusted by employees at companies like Patreon, Tesla, Uber, and Google, Blinq has achieved a 4.9/5 star rating on the App Store with over 100K reviews.

As a Staff Android Engineer, you'll be instrumental in shaping the technical landscape of Blinq's mobile applications. This role demands expert-level proficiency in Android development, including core app development, hardware integration, and API design. You'll lead technical decision-making, design scalable systems, and foster a culture of excellence.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of Android development experience, strong leadership capabilities, and deep technical expertise in Kotlin and Java. You'll work in a vibrant team of 50 people in Melbourne, enjoying a culture that values autonomy, innovation, and work-life balance. The office, overlooking Australia's oldest building, provides a unique blend of history and modern technology.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a rapidly growing startup where you'll have significant influence on the company's direction. Blinq offers a transparent, autonomous environment free from corporate bureaucracy, focusing on empowering team members to achieve their full potential. The role combines technical leadership with the excitement of building a product that's reshaping how people connect and network globally.

Last updated 3 months ago

Responsibilities For Staff Android Engineer

  • Lead architectural initiatives and design comprehensive systems for Android apps
  • Guide teams in technical decision-making and set high standards
  • Lead initiatives to optimize internal workflows and improve development processes
  • Provide strong leadership within Android engineering teams
  • Mentor junior and mid-level engineers
  • Design innovative and scalable systems
  • Establish architectural patterns and principles

Requirements For Staff Android Engineer

Kotlin
Java
  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • 8+ years of proven experience in Android development
  • Strong proficiency in Kotlin, Java, Android SDK, and other key Android tools
  • Experience with architectural patterns such as MVVM, MVP, or Clean Architecture
  • Proven track record of mentoring and guiding engineers
  • Familiarity with Android-specific performance optimizations and security practices

Benefits For Staff Android Engineer

Equity
  • Equity in the business
  • Competitive salary
  • Hybrid work flexibility
  • Modern office with stand-up desk workstations
  • Autonomous work environment

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