Los Angeles or San Francisco or Seattle or San Diego Remote (Global) Employment USD 175,000 - 200,000 Yearly

Franki is hiring a Staff Android Engineer

About the Role

Franki is looking for a Staff Android Engineer to lead the evolution of our mobile platform and play a key role in shaping our technical direction. This senior, hands-on role blends architectural leadership, coding excellence, and mentorship within a collaborative, distributed team.

What You'll Do

  • Lead the technical direction and architecture of Franki’s Android platform, ensuring scalability, modularization, and maintainability.
  • Develop and deliver high-quality features in Kotlin, writing clean, testable, and well-documented code.
  • Mentor and support engineers, leading code reviews and fostering technical excellence.
  • Improve and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Firebase App Distribution, and Fastlane.
  • Enhance testing automation, driving unit, UI, and integration test coverage across the app.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, and Backend to deliver user-first, performant mobile experiences.
  • Adopt and integrate new Android frameworks and tools, continuously improving performance and development speed.
  • Monitor and optimize app performance using Firebase Crashlytics and analytics data.
  • Champion technical best practices and contribute to the modernization of Franki’s mobile architecture.

What We're Looking For

  • 8+ years of professional Android development experience, including leadership or mentorship responsibilities.
  • Expert-level proficiency in Kotlin, Jetpack components, and a strong understanding of mobile architecture patterns.
  • Experience building and maintaining large-scale, modularized applications with multi-module structures.
  • Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Firebase App Distribution, Fastlane).
  • Strong background in unit testing, UI testing, and automated build workflows.
  • Familiarity with Firebase Crashlytics, performance monitoring, and Play Store release processes.
  • A passion for elegant, maintainable code and seamless user experiences.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a focus on knowledge sharing and problem solving.

Nice to Have

  • Comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-time zone teams.

Technical Stack

  • Kotlin
  • Jetpack components
  • GitHub Actions
  • Firebase App Distribution
  • Fastlane
  • Firebase Crashlytics

Benefits & Compensation

  • Remote role with semi-flexible scheduling and collaboration across distributed teams in multiple time zones.
  • Opportunity to contribute to architectural modernization and scalable mobile solutions.
  • Exposure to modern mobile development tools and practices; continuous learning and knowledge sharing.
  • Engaging, inclusive culture that champions Franki values, positivity, and mutual respect.
  • Competitive compensation aligned with experience and market benchmarks.
  • Flexible work environment with emphasis on work-life balance and professional growth.

Work Mode

This is a global remote position.

Franki is an equal opportunity employer.

Required Skills
KotlinJetpack componentsGitHub ActionsFirebase App DistributionFastlaneFirebase Crashlyticsmobile architecture patternsmulti-module applicationsCI/CD pipelinesunit testingUI testingautomated build workflows
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Franki is an AI-powered startup transforming how people discover and choose the next place they’ll eat, drink and play. Our platform curates video-powered recommendations provided by a vibrant community of content creators and foodies who are passionate about sharing the best their city has to offer.

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Job Details
Department Software Development
Category mobile
Posted 14 days ago