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hims & hers · 1 day ago

Principal Engineer, Mobile

Hims & Hers is the leading health and wellness platform, on a mission to help the world feel great through the power of better health. We are seeking a Principal Engineer, Mobile who will own the architectural evolution and strategic technical direction of our native mobile apps while mentoring the next generation of technical leaders.

Health CareLifestyleMen'sWellnessWomen's

Responsibilities

Define and evolve the architectural vision for our native mobile platforms (iOS and Android), ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability across the entire mobile ecosystem
Lead by example—prototype, code, review PRs, and shape engineering standards that elevate quality across the org
Partner cross-functionally with Product, Design, Data, and Platform teams to align technical roadmaps with customer and business goals
Establish frameworks and standards that ensure engineering excellence—covering modularity, observability, CI/CD, release safety, and operational resilience
Drive architectural modernization efforts—modularization, performance optimization, offline capabilities, and dependency management
Contribute to the codebase for critical paths and architectural exemplars—setting the tone for craftsmanship, quality, and velocity
Drive cross-org initiatives that unify app architecture, component libraries, and shared services—balancing platform consistency with team autonomy
Shape mobile technical strategy, influencing native (Swift, Kotlin) and hybrid (React Native) approaches with a pragmatic, future-oriented mindset
Mentor senior engineers and tech leads, raising the overall bar for system design, operational excellence, and customer empathy
Champion mobile performance, reliability, and quality—building systems that anticipate scaling challenges, minimize app size, and ensure best-in-class user experiences
Lead through ambiguity by identifying high-impact problems, clarifying ownership, and creating frameworks that drive momentum across teams
Represent Mobile Engineering in company-wide architectural forums, ensuring mobile’s voice shapes Hims & Hers’ broader technical evolution
Foster a culture of innovation and excellence, embedding principles of craftsmanship, experimentation, and continuous learning into the mobile organization
Influence company-wide architecture by representing mobile in cross-platform technical strategy discussions

Qualification

Native mobile engineeringSwiftKotlinArchitecting mobile applicationsCross-platform strategiesMobile CI/CD pipelinesSystem performanceMobile UX principlesCollaboration skillsMentoring

Required

15+ years of software engineering experience, with deep expertise in native mobile engineering (Swift, Kotlin, Android SDK, iOS frameworks, ReactNative)
Proven track record of architecting and delivering mobile applications at scale, including complex, distributed consumer systems
Experience shaping cross-platform strategies (React Native, Kotlin Multiplatform, or similar) a strong plus
Strong understanding of app architecture patterns, mobile CI/CD pipelines, and observability practices
Demonstrated ability to drive technical strategy and lead cross-team initiatives that span multiple disciplines and product areas
Deep knowledge of system performance, reliability, and mobile UX principles
Strong business acumen—able to connect technical decisions to customer and company outcomes
Exceptional collaboration and communication skills, with experience influencing across functions and leadership levels
A passion for mentoring and growing technical talent, fostering excellence through coaching and exemplars
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Benefits

Competitive salary & equity compensation for full-time roles
Unlimited PTO, company holidays, and quarterly mental health days
Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental & vision, and parental leave
Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
401k benefits with employer matching contribution
Offsite team retreats

Company

hims & hers

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Hims is a wellness brand that helps men and women get access to products for skin care, hair loss, and sexual health.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.23B
Key Investors
Franklin TempletonIVPThrive Capital
2025-05-08Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2021-01-21Post Ipo Equity· $75M
2021-01-21IPO

Leadership Team

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Andrew Dudum
Founder & CEO
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Yemi Okupe
CFO
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