Mobile Developer - Software Engineer

RideCo Inc.; Waterloo; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation technology firm is looking for a Software Engineer to design and develop innovative mobile applications. The role involves building user-focused features for Android while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of experience, strong technical skills in Kotlin and Android SDK, and a collaborative spirit. The company offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits in a dynamic working environment.

Benefits

Flex-time work schedules

Catered lunches

Stock options

Commuter Program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Experience building and maintaining Android applications.
• Knowledge of Android platform best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop features for a native Android application.
• Collaborate with product owners and designers.
• Write clean and maintainable code.

Skills

Kotlin for Android

Android SDK

RESTful APIs

Problem-solving attitude

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Android Studio

Jetpack Compose

Jenkins

Job description

This is an opportunity in the exciting and fast-growing transportation technology industry. Public transit is being transformed from a system of static, scheduled fixed-routes, to a dynamic on-demand network, and you will be one of the pioneers shaping this transformation.

As the newest member of our Software Engineering team, you will contribute to the design and development of RideCo’s industry-leading ridesharing mobile applications. The ideal candidate must possess a sound grasp of mobile application development principles, leveraging their ability to understand business requirements and translate them directly into product and implementation decisions. You will thrive in a small-team environment with fast-paced agile iterations, where every developer contributes code that delivers a meaningful impact to our customers and the company.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Designing and developing high-quality, user-focused features for our native Android application.
• Delivering new functionality and improvements that enhance the driver app experience.
• Collaborating closely with product owners, designers, and engineers to translate requirements into well-architected solutions.
• Writing clean, readable, testable, and maintainable code.
• Owning code quality through refactoring, testing, and continuous evaluation.
• Identifying and addressing technical debt while balancing delivery timelines.
• Other duties and projects as assigned

Your playground / what you’ll learn:

At RideCo you’ll get a chance to play, learn, and build with the following tools and technologies as part of a cross-functional team that is the world’s foremost innovator in on-demand transit software.

• Kotlin for Android.
• Android SDK and Android Studio.
• Consuming and integrating internal and external APIs.
• Modern development practices including Agile workflows, continuous integration, Jenkins, and zero-downtime deployments.
• Building and evolving production-scale mobile applications.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

Requirements:

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Experience building, maintaining, and scaling Android applications.
• Knowledge of the Android SDK, Android Studio, and platform best practices.
• Experience with consuming RESTful APIs within a mobile app.
• A problem-solving attitude and excellent technical and communication skills.

Preferred:

• Strong proficiency in Kotlin and/or Java for Android development.
• Experience with Jetpack Compose and Material 3.
• Familiarity with Koin or similar DI frameworks.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and offline-first data handling.
• Understanding of Android lifecycle and background processing.
• Experience with Maps/Navigation based apps is a plus.
• Solid understanding of mobile UX principles and performance optimization.
• Experience deploying and maintaining applications in public app marketplaces.
• Thorough awareness of the app lifecycle, architectural concepts and design elements.
• Excitement for learning new domains and new skills.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Base Salary: $90K - $130K + performance-based bonus + stock options
• Work-Life Balance & Additional Perks: Flex-time work schedules, vacation time, bi-weekly catered lunches, social events, casual dress code
• Benefits Plan: Medical, dental, prescription, life/health spending accounts and more
• Work Environment: Located in KW's most desirable work space in the heart of Uptown Waterloo
• Commuter Program: Complimentary rides to and from work in Waterloo Region

Who we are:

http://www.rideco.com

RideCo powers on-demand transit. Public transit agencies and fleet operators use RideCo's cloud-based software platform to provide on-demand shared rides in dynamically routed buses and vans. RideCo is growing rapidly, and it is the most adopted on-demand paratransit and microtransit software among the 10 largest cities in the United States. Our marquee clients include Philadelphia’s SEPTA, RTC Las Vegas, San Antonio Metro, and Houston Metro.

RideCo’s software powers a diverse range of use cases, including paratransit, residential/suburban travel; first-mile-last-mile connections for transit hubs; and corporate employee transportation. The success of these services is supported by the industry's best customer service, including a 95% plus customer retention rate. We are investing to scale up and capture the growing demand for on-demand shared rides solutions.

RideCo is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We hire the best talent and strive to build a meritocratic culture. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require special accommodation to complete any portion of the application or interview process, please mention this in your application.

Why is this role open? Existing Vacancy

RideCo is committed to a fair and transparent recruitment process. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision-making tools to screen, evaluate, or select candidates. All applications are reviewed and assessed by our hiring team.