Staff Software Engineer

Blinq; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity & ownership

Competitive salary & growth path

Generous paid time off

Parental leave

Free food

Job summary

A fast-growing tech company in Melbourne is seeking a Staff Android Engineer to lead the development of core mobile features and mentor other engineers. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of Android development experience, with a strong proficiency in Kotlin and Java, and experience in architecting complex systems. The role offers a competitive salary, equity ownership, and generous benefits, including flexible paid time off.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Android development.
• Deep proficiency in Kotlin and Java.
• Experience architecting complex mobile systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of core Android features.
• Design scalable mobile architectures.
• Mentor Android engineers and guide technical decision-making.

Skills

Kotlin

Java

Android system architecture

MVVM

MVP

Job description

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 Staff Android Engineer at Blinq, you’ll shape the next evolution of our mobile experience — powering real-world connections for millions of users. From core app functionality to widgets, device integrations, and upstream API design, you’ll lead engineering efforts that push boundaries. You’ll set technical direction, design for scale, and mentor others — helping us raise the bar as we scale globally.

What You’ll Do

• Lead development of core Android features, including hardware integrations, widgets, and system components
• Design scalable mobile architectures and influence platform-wide patterns
• Collaborate across product, design, and backend teams to build seamless user experiences
• Drive internal tooling, process improvements, and performance optimisations
• Mentor Android engineers and guide technical decision-making across teams

What You’ll Bring

• 8+ years of experience in Android development, with deep proficiency in Kotlin and Java
• Track record of architecting complex mobile systems using MVVM, MVP, or Clean Architecture
• Strong leadership in cross-functional technical initiatives and mobile strategy
• Familiarity with Android performance, security, and design best practices
• Passion for mentoring, collaboration, and building with long-term impact in mind

What You Get

• 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.