Tin Can · 22 hours ago
Senior App Engineer
Seattle
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$170K/yr - $200K/yr
5+ years expTin Can is building a safer, simpler way for kids to connect — without smartphones. They are seeking a Senior App Engineer to own and evolve the Tin Can app, ensuring it provides a high-quality, reliable experience for families managing their connections and device interactions.
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Responsibilities
Own the Tin Can app end to end, including quality, performance, reliability, and roadmap tradeoffs
Build and iterate on the app using modern wrapper frameworks rather than native iOS or Android
Make thoughtful tooling and architectural decisions as the app and team evolve
Partner closely with backend and infrastructure engineers to ensure the app reflects system reality
Translate customer feedback and support insights into concrete product improvements
Improve release confidence through better testing, instrumentation, and rollout practices
Pitch in as a generalist across the frontend and backend, as needed, while maintaining clear ownership of the app
Qualification
Required
5+ years building and owning customer-facing applications at meaningful scale
Strong product instincts and a genuine care for user experience and trust
Experience with modern app frameworks or wrapper tools (e.g., Flutter, React Native, Expo, or similar)
Comfort working across the stack, including collaborating on backend and API design
Good judgment around tradeoffs, quality, and when to move forward
Curiosity and willingness to learn new tools as the product and platform evolve
A collaborative, low-ego approach to building and owning shared systems
Company
Tin Can
Tin Can is a screen-free phone designed for kids that allows them to call only approved contacts without the need for a smartphone.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$17.75MKey Investors
GreylockPSL Ventures
2025-12-18Seed· $12M
2025-09-15Seed· $3.5M
2022-09-13Pre Seed· $2.25M
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