Kickstarter is seeking an experienced Senior Android Engineer II to join our team and help deliver great experiences for Kickstarter creators and backers.
About the Team:
Kickstarter's product development team builds the platform that helps bring creative projects to life. We're a cross-functional team of engineers, designers, data analysts, and community specialists working collaboratively using iterative, data-driven, and outcome-oriented approaches to solve problems. Our work touches every area of the platform as we develop new features and functionality.
In this role, you will:
- Play a key role in driving the technical direction of the Kickstarter platform and product
- Write well-tested software that meets product, design, and operational criteria
- Estimate task complexity and guide team execution of large to extra-large projects
- Identify and propose technical project opportunities and suggest process improvements
- Participate in group code reviews and on-call rotation
- Pair with and provide growth feedback and mentorship to more junior teammates
About You:
- Deep, extensive professional experience in Android development with Java, Kotlin, and GraphQL
- Enjoy working collaboratively and participating in team discussions
- Excellent communication and time management skills
- Experience mentoring other engineers and designing scalable systems
- Pragmatic approach to writing well-tested, maintainable code
- Value sharing knowledge, personal growth, and continuously improving practices
What You'll Enjoy:
- A fully remote workforce with opportunities to connect with colleagues
- 100% employer-paid health plan offerings
- 16 paid vacation days, 10 sick days, and a company-wide winter break
- 25 volunteer hours each year
- 16 weeks of parental leave plus fertility/family planning resources
- 4-day workweek for a healthy work-life balance
- Talented and inspiring colleagues who blend creative endeavors into their work
Kickstarter is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. We're currently able to support employees in select US locations, the United Kingdom, and Canada.