Software Engineer, Android

Splitwise Inc.; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 166,500 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

Flexible PTO

Paid parental leave

401k with match

Remote work options

Job summary

Splitwise is seeking a mid-level Android engineer to join our mobile team. The role focuses on Kotlin, evolving an existing Android app, and collaborating with server and product teams to plan API updates and new features.

You will deploy monthly updates, write tests, and support users while maintaining clean, testable code in a collaborative startup environment with flexible remote options.

Qualifications

• 4-year Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience.
• Strong Kotlin and Android ecosystem experience with focus on testable, maintainable code.
• Experience collaborating with server/product teams and shipping updates.

Responsibilities

• Deploy updates to Google Play at least once a month.
• Implement new features and modernize existing ones.
• Collaborate with server and product teams on API changes and features.
• Support users and fix bugs directly, ensuring reliability.
• Write tests for new updates to ensure quality.

Skills

Kotlin

Android

Testing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/related field

Tools

Android Studio

Git

Job description

Providence / New York / Remote Mid-level and above

The Splitwise Android app is primarily written in Kotlin. We work hard to include the latest Android features and platform design considerations, while still supporting older devices popular around the world. As a company, we believe in writing code that is reliable and maintainable.

This job reports to our head of mobile engineering, Marshall. When building new features, you'll collaborate closely with the server and product teams, contributing your unique perspective and shaping the future of Splitwise. We're currently a small team - and you can make a huge difference.

What you'll actually do at Splitwise:

• Deploy updates to Google Play at least once a month
• Implement new features and modernize old ones
• Work with the server and product teams to plan internal API updates and new features
• Support users directly and fix bugs that you find
• Write tests for new updates to ensure reliability

Things about you:

• You're experienced with Kotlin and the general Android ecosystem
• You write clean, understandable code that can be tested and maintained in the future
• You like to make sure you fully understand a problem before you sit down and start writing actual code
• You enjoy working in a team, and treat others with empathy and respect
• When something goes wrong, you love to figure out what broke
• You have a 4-year Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, a closely related field, or equivalent experience
• Experiences that are valued but not required: experience maintaining an Android application with a substantial user base, fintech industry experience, experience with client/server syncing on mobile

Things you'll learn:

• How to make product design decisions through feedback and user testing
• How to add cutting-edge Android features to a popular native app
• How to release major app updates while minimizing bugs and maintaining backwards compatibility
• How to debug an issue across thousands of different Android devices
• How a small, transparent start-up operates

Compensation range:

• $166,500-$220,000/year base cash compensation
• Depends on experience level and tenure
• Equity/stock options
• Top-tier health care (covered 100% for you, 50% for dependents)
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Unlimited/flexible PTO (most employees take 4-6 weeks)
• Paid parental leave (12+ weeks)
• 401k with match
• Flexible hours (with meeting hours generally from 10am-5pm ET)
• Professional development budget for conferences or other paid resources, in consultation with your manager
• Periodic annual retreats and face-to-face visits with colleagues
• Support for in-office, co-working, or remote work, each with related benefits to do your best work

Splitwise is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.