Senior Software Engineer, Mobile Full-Stack

Inkitt; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Health benefits

Professional coaching

Team-building events

Galatea app access

CandyJarTV app access

Books budget for self-development

Charity donation program

Free lunch in office

Gym access for Berlin and SF employees

Dog-friendly offices

Job summary

Inkitt is seeking an experienced software engineer to join our team in San Francisco on onsite basis. You will work on frontends and robust systems using React Native, TypeScript, and NestJS, shaping Inkitt and Galatea apps for a global audience.

You will collaborate across teams to deliver features quickly, align solutions with product goals, and drive innovation in a fast-paced, AI-driven entertainment platform.

Qualifications

• CS degree or related field.
• 7+ years of experience with large, well-maintained codebases.
• Proficiency in Typescript and React Native.
• Mentoring juniors is a plus.
• Experience with mobile apps and release processes on App Store/Google Play is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build seamless frontends and robust systems using React Native, NestJS, and Tailwind.
• Architect and enhance Inkitt and Galatea to deliver user-focused apps.
• Collaborate across teams to ship high-quality features quickly.
• Align technical solutions with product goals and contribute to the roadmap.
• Drive innovation to improve user experiences and explore new technologies.

Skills

Typescript

React Native

Mentoring juniors

Mobile app release process

Education

CS degree or related field

Tools

NestJS

Tailwind

Job description

Inkitt is building the Disney of the 21st Century, standing at the forefront of technology and entertainment. Leveraging AI and predictive algorithms, Inkitt discovers unknown stories and turns them into blockbuster hits, producing a new $1M ebook every 7 days and selling directly to consumers through its Inkitt Galatea app. Bestsellers are then translated onto the screen through Inkitt CandyJar, the #1 US-based microdrama platform with billions of episodes streamed to date. Inkitt has become the 11th most bestseller-generating publisher in the world, boasting a 40x higher hit-rate than traditional publishers. Backed by some of the top VC's such as: Khosla, Kleiner Perkins, and NEA Ventures, our recent expansion into Ironblood, the first AI Native streaming platform for action and adventure, is only the beginning of our journey to becoming the next-gen entertainment powerhouse.

What You'll Do:

• Leverage technologies like React Native, NestJS, and Tailwind to build seamless frontends and robust systems
• Architect and enhance Inkitt and Galatea to deliver innovative, user-focused mobile apps
• Collaborate across teams to develop and deploy high-quality features quickly
• Align technical solutions with product goals and contribute to the roadmap
• Drive innovation to create exceptional user experiences
• Explore new technologies to stay ahead in a dynamic digital landscape
• Continuously improve products through user feedback

What You'll Bring:

• CS degree or in a related field
• 7+ years of experience working within large, well-maintained codebases
• Experience using Typescript and React Native
• Experience mentoring juniors is a plus
• Experience in working with mobile apps as well as understanding a release process in App Store/Google Play is a plus
• Location: 3x Onsite in San Francisco, CA

Who We Are Looking For:

• Autonomous
• Bring solutions instead of problems
• Data driven
• Quick to action
• A high functioning workaholic
• Looking for exponential career growth
• Have lots of fun building a generational AI x Entertainment company

What We'll Offer:

• 401k plan, designed to help you save for the future
• Health benefits tailored to your needs, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Professional coaching for everyone
• Team-building events, including our annual Tulum trip
• Unlimited access to our Galatea app and CandyJarTV app
• Unlimited budget for self-development books
• Charity donation of your choice at your one year anniversary
• Free lunch in office everyday
• Class Pass membership for US based employee and gym access for Berlin employees
• Dog friendly offices in Berlin and San Francisco

Compensation will be determined by skill level, proficiencies, and experience.

At Inkitt, we strive to build a company culture and provide employment opportunities based on diversity and inclusion. We believe every author should have an equal opportunity to succeed, as should our team members. As a growing team from 20+ countries, we welcome everyone to apply.

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