Franki · 2 days ago
Staff Android Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff
8+ years expFranki is an AI-powered startup transforming how people discover and choose where to eat, drink, and explore. They are looking for a Staff Android Engineer to lead the evolution of their mobile platform, ensuring scalability and maintainability while mentoring other engineers.
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Responsibilities
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 across the team
Improve and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Firebase App Distribution, and Fastlane
Enhance testing automation—drive 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 iOS/Andoroid 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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Comfortable in a fast-paced startup
Ability to collaborate with cross-time zone teams
Benefits
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.
Company
Franki
Franki is the most rewarding way to find rewarding experiences.
11-50 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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Eugene Varricchio
Chief Executive Officer / Executive Director
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2023-12-22
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