Android Software Engineer — Shape real-world connections

Blinq; Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity & ownership

Competitive salary & growth path

Generous paid time off

Free food

Job summary

An innovative tech company located in Sydney is seeking a Software Engineer to develop and scale their Android app. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of Android experience, strong Kotlin skills, and a background in startup environments. This position offers competitive salary, equity opportunities, and generous paid time off, aiming to shape the future of professional connection.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of Android development experience.
• Experience in startup or scale-up environment, ideally SaaS or VC-backed.
• Good understanding of architectural patterns like MVVM or MVP.

Responsibilities

• Build and ship core features in the Blinq Android app.
• Collaborate with design, product, and backend teams for seamless user experiences.
• Identify and fix performance or stability issues across Android devices.

Skills

Android development experience

Solid Kotlin skills

Strong fundamentals in software engineering

Collaboration mindset

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field

Job description

Expression of Interest?

This isn’t a live role - yet.

We’re always looking to meet sharp humans who see the world a little differently and want to help us reimagine how people connect. If the role you’re looking for isn’t listed right now, this is your chance to raise your hand early. We’ll reach out when something opens up that matches your energy, your skills, and where we’re headed next.

What is Blinq?

Blinq is building the fastest, most intuitive way to share who you are and remember who you meet. What started as the world’s #1 digital business card is now the starting point for over 50 million new relationships a year - and growing at unicorn pace.

Our vision is to build the world’s intelligence layer for professional relationships - one that remembers for you, prompts when it matters, and keeps you in play. If that’s the kind of scale and ambition you want to be part of, you’re in the right place.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Rapid growth: Doubling ARR every few months, expanding our product surface, and rapidly building our team across Sydney, San Francisco, Melbourne, and New York.

• Well-resourced: $45m+ raised from the likes of Blackbird, Touring Capital, Hubspot Ventures, and Square Peg - we’re continuously investing in the people and tools that fuel our mission.

• A rare moment to join: We’re hitting an inflection point - big enough to have momentum, small enough for you to shape the journey.

• Customers love it: 140k+ reviews and a 4.9/5 rating on the App Store - people around the world rely on Blinq to make that first interaction count.

• We work in person, on purpose: We believe creativity and energy are better face-to-face - so we spend 3 days a week in the office and the rest where you work best.

Engineering at Blinq

Our engineering team is the engine behind Blinq’s success. We’re building tools that make sharing who you are instant and human. Every line of code, every release, and every experiment is focused on driving meaningful impact. If you thrive on solving complex, high-impact problems with a tight-knit team, you’ll feel right at home here.

Role & Impact

As a Software Engineer at Blinq, you’ll help shape the future of how professionals connect in the real world. You’ll be hands-on in delivering intuitive, fast, and scalable Android experiences that bring Blinq’s mission of lifelong connection to life ensuring every first interaction leads to something lasting.

What You'll Do

• Build and ship core features in the Blinq Android app, from UI to device integrations
• Collaborate with design, product, and backend teams to create seamless user experiences
• Contribute to clean, maintainable architecture patterns and scalable app foundations
• Identify and fix performance or stability issues across Android devices
• Stay curious and grow with mentorship from senior engineers and opportunities to lead small projects

What You'll Bring

• 3–5 years of Android development experience, with solid Kotlin skills and strong fundamentals
• Experience working in a startup or scale-up environment, ideally SaaS or VC-backed
• Good understanding of architectural patterns like MVVM or MVP
• Strong collaboration mindset and a track record of shipping quality features
• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field

What You Get

We hold a high bar and move with intent. You’ll get the clarity, trust, and ownership to meet it - and a team that pushes to do the best work of our lives. We back that with:

• Equity & ownership: We’re building something massive, and we want you to share in the upside. Genuinely.

• Competitive salary & growth path: As Blinq grows, your role and compensation grow with it - no glass ceilings here.

• Generous paid time off: At least 20 days fully disconnect each year, with a flexible policy beyond that.

• Parental leave that grows with you: 12 to 26 weeks full pay, based on tenure.

• Free food: Enjoy daily breakfast and lunch at some of our offices, plus an always-stocked snack bar.