Android Engineer - Mobile Platform

Fetchrewards; United States; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

401k Match

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans

Continuing Education reimbursement

Flexible PTO and paid holidays

Robust leave policies

Flexible work environment

Job summary

A leading rewards platform in the United States is looking for an Android Engineer to join their mobile platform group. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience in developing Android apps, with strong skills in Kotlin and Jetpack. Responsibilities include improving the developer experience, maintaining tools, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This full-time position offers a remote working option and a variety of employee benefits supporting health, education, and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience developing and releasing Android applications within a medium to large team.
• Strong command of Android fundamentals and core technologies.
• Proven debugging skills and a commitment to high quality code.
• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to navigate complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Improve the Android developer experience as part of the mobile platform group.
• Build and maintain tools, libraries, and shared systems.
• Strengthen shared architecture components and core systems.
• Partner with developers to gather feedback and deliver solutions.

Skills

Kotlin

Compose

Coroutines

Debugging

Collaboration

Critical thinking

Communication

Tools

Gradle

Jetpack libraries

KSP

Job description

What we’re building and why we’re building it.

Every month, millions of people use Fetch earning rewards for buying brands they love, and a whole lot more. Whether shopping in the grocery aisle, grabbing a bite at the drive-through or playing a favorite mobile game, Fetch empowers consumers to live rewarded throughout their day. To date, we’ve delivered more than $1 billion in rewards and earned more than 5 million five-star reviews from happy users.

It’s not just our users who believe in Fetch: with investments from SoftBank, Univision, and Hamilton Lane, and partnerships ranging from challenger brands to Fortune 500 companies, Fetch is reshaping how brands and consumers connect in the marketplace. When you work at Fetch, you play a vital role in a platform that drives brand loyalty and creates lifelong consumers with the power of Fetch points. User and partner success are at the heart of everything we do, and we extend that same commitment to our employees.

At Fetch, we value curiosity, adaptability, and the confidence to explore new tools, especially AI, to drive smarter, faster work. You don’t need to be an expert, but you should be ready to learn quickly and think critically. We welcome learners who move fast, challenge the status quo, and shape what’s next, with us. Ranked as one of America’s Best Startup Employers by Forbes for two years in a row, Fetch fosters a people-first culture rooted in trust, accountability, and innovation. We encourage our employees to challenge ideas, think bigger, and always bring the fun to Fetch.

Fetch is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Meet Fetch Engineering

Platform engineering at Fetch is grounded in service to developers, ownership, agility, and purposeful innovation. Unlike traditional feature development, platform engineers focus on the foundations that other teams rely on, solving problems that span tools, architecture, automation, and developer workflows. Our engineers thrive in complexity, navigate ambiguity with data and critical thinking, and collaborate across functions to solve meaningful problems. We maintain a high technical bar and value practicality, curiosity, and an eagerness to explore new tools and ideas. This is an environment for builders who enjoy shaping core systems, improving developer experience at scale, and enabling teams to ship with confidence.

About the Role

We are hiring an Android Engineers to join our mobile platform engineering group. This team focuses on improving the developer experience and the tools, processes, and systems that power our Android codebase. Platform engineers at Fetch operate as an extension of the mobile guild. You will work directly with the 40-plus Android developers who build the app, helping them ship high quality features with confidence.

You will work inside the shared Android codebase to abstract complexity, create reliable and opinionated APIs, and improve the core systems that developers use every day. Your work will strengthen architecture, simplify feature development, and ensure consistency across the app.

This role work closely with developers across mobile, backend, platform, and DevOps teams. You will evaluate new tools, introduce enhancements to our SDLC, and drive adoption through technical documentation, training, and hands‑on collaboration.

You will be working within a modern, 200‑plus module Android architecture built with Kotlin 2.x, Jetpack Compose, MVVM, Hilt, Room, KSP, and Gradle convention plugins. Our CI pipelines run on Bitrise with optimized caching and fast test runtimes.

What You’ll Do

• Improve the Android developer experience as part of the mobile platform group
• Build and maintain tools, libraries, and shared systems that support the SDLC
• Strengthen shared architecture components and core systems
• Monitor and improve key metrics that drive adoption, reliability, and faster feedback
• Partner with developers to gather feedback and deliver solutions that remove friction
• Roll out new tools and processes with clear communication, documentation, and training
• Influence technical decisions across domains through strong engineering judgment
• Evaluate emerging tools and technologies to integrate the best solutions into our workflows

Minimum Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience developing and releasing Android applications within a medium to large team
• Strong command of Android fundamentals and core technologies including Kotlin, Compose, Coroutines, and Jetpack libraries
• Understanding of lower level Android tooling including Gradle, KSP, and build systems
• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to navigate complex systems
• Proven debugging skills and a commitment to high quality code
• Effective written and verbal communication with experience driving alignment across teams
• Understanding of tradeoffs in automation, quality gates, and shared library design
• Collaborative team mindset with proven experience in team-based development
• High degree of ownership and comfort operating in ambiguous technical spaces
• An AI forward mindset with a willingness to explore new tools that improve engineering efficiency

Nice to Haves

• Experience in platform engineering or DevEx focused roles
• Generalist engineering background across backend or cross‑platform areas
• Engagement in open source or developer community contributions

This is a full‑time role that can be held from one of our US offices or remotely in the United States.

At Fetch, we'll give you the tools to feel healthy, happy and secure through:

• Equity: We offer employees equity in Fetch, so that everyone can benefit from Fetch’s growth.
• 401k Match: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 4%.
• Benefits for humans and pets: We offer comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for everyone including your pets.
• Continuing Education: Fetch provides ten thousand per year in education reimbursement.
• Employee Resource Groups: Take part in employee‑led groups that are centered around fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace through events, dialogue and advocacy. The ERGs participate in our Inclusion Council with members of executive leadership.
• Paid Time Off: On top of our flexible PTO, Fetch observes 9 paid holidays, including Juneteenth and Indigenous People’s Day, as well as our year‑end week‑long break.
• Robust Leave Policies: 20 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers, 14 weeks for secondary caregivers, and a flexible return to work schedule.
• Calvin Care Cash: Employees who are welcoming new family members will also receive a one time $2,000 incentive to assist employees with covering the cost of childcare, clothing, diapers and much more!
• Flexible Work Environment: Collaborate with your team in one of our stunning offices in Madison, Birmingham, or Chicago. Or you can work fully remotely from anywhere in the US. We’ll ensure you are equally equipped with the hardware and software you need to get your job done in the comfort of your home.

Fetch is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, inclusion, and respect for all individuals. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our commitment to inclusivity ensures that everyone is treated with dignity and has the opportunity to succeed based on their talent, skills, and potential.

Fetch also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities or those with sincerely held religious beliefs, as required by law. If you need assistance with the application process or require an accommodation, please contact us at [e-mail].

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