Staff Software Engineer, Android

Posted Aug 3

At MyFitnessPal, we believe that living a healthy lifestyle is the new normal and should be attainable for everyone. The MyFitnessPal Android Team works in an environment in which we can all learn and grow together. We consistently deliver impactful features to our 13m+ users while collaborating on continuously modernizing the MyFitnessPal Android app codebase.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Drive the technical direction of the MyFitnessPal Android app
  • Continuously ensure the vitals of the app exceed customer expectations
  • Empower & coach others on and outside the team to perform at their best
  • Work on high impact features that bring value to our 13m+ users
  • Use A/B testing to quickly iterate on user experiences
  • Continuously modernize the MyFitnessPal Android app codebase while delivering on the product roadmap
  • Improve code quality through unit testing with increased code coverage
  • Work closely with product teams to define and refine feature specifications and document technical plans.

Qualifications to be successful in this role:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
  • 6+ years of experience in building, testing, releasing, and maintaining Android applications in Java and Kotlin
  • Experience with Jetpack Libraries
  • Advocate of clean code, good architecture, and great testing practices
  • Holistic view of the product with experience working with cross-functional teams
  • Experience setting up and maintaining CI/CD infrastructure with the goal of continuously delivering value to our customers as often and safely as possible
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Eager to learn and teach through collaboration
  • Substantial experience with Git in a team environment
  • Experience working with a relational database
  • Comfort working with RESTful APIs using Retrofit
  • Experience with MVVM or MVI
  • Experience with Dagger and Hilt
  • Experience with Kotlin Coroutines and Flows
  • Experience with a multi-module application

Bonus Points:

  • Experience migrating a large legacy codebase to modern standards
  • Experience with Jetpack Compose
  • Experience with KMP
  • Experience with GraphQL
  • Experience with CameraX
  • Experience with Bitrise
  • Experience building iOS apps

Please consider applying even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications. Research shows you can still be considered for a position if you meet some of the requirements. At MyFitnessPal, we’re building a fitness product for everyone and believe our team should reflect that. We encourage people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives to apply.

Exciting Full-Time Employee Benefits, Perks and Culture

Embrace the Freedom: Be a digital nomad, work from anywhere we have operations within the continental U.S. 

Office Vibes: If you prefer working in an office, we've got you covered, our HQ is in vibrant Austin, TX.

Face-to-Face Connections: We value personal connections. Enjoy opportunities to meet and connect with your team members in person to help forge meaningful relationships that extend beyond the virtual realm. Teams meet as often as needed and all of MyFitnessPal gathers annually.

Flexibility At Its Best: Achieve the work-life balance you deserve. Enjoy a flexible time-off policy and work on your own terms with our Unlimited Responsible Time Off benefit. 

Give Back: Use your volunteer days off to support what matters most to you. Each full time teammate receives 2 days per calendar year to give back to their community through service.

Mentorship Program: Take control of your career through our mentorship program where, if you’d like, you will be matched with a teammate who can help you scale your skills and propel your growth.

Family-Friendly Support: Embrace the journey with confidence and care. Enjoy our paid maternity and paternity leave, to provide time to balance family responsibilities with your career and take the time needed to strengthen family relationships. We understand the complexities of starting or expanding a family, which is why we provide best-in-class comprehensive assistance for fertility-related matters. 

Wellness Comes First: Live Good Health is one of our core values. Receive a monthly Wellness Allowance, empowering you to focus on your physical and mental well-being by choosing from a range of wellness initiatives, including dedicated mental health days.

Celebrate Greatness: Your hard work deserves recognition! Our reward and recognition platform empowers peers to acknowledge and reward each other for the exceptional contributions they make. 

Elevate Your Health & Fitness: Get access to MyFitnessPal Premium, allowing you to take your fitness, health and wellness journey to new heights.

Unlock Your Potential: Access our virtual learning and development library, and participate in training opportunities to continuously grow and enhance your skills. 

Championing Inclusion: Our dedicated DEI Committee actively fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace by setting actionable goals and evaluating progress across the organization.

Healthcare Matters: Your well-being is our priority. Take advantage of our competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits that cater to your holistic healthcare needs. Feel secure and supported on your wellness journey.

Secure Your Future: Benefit from our retirement savings program, giving you peace of mind for your financial goals. Reach them sooner with MyFitnessPal’s competitive employer match.

At MyFitnessPal, our mission is to enable people to make healthy choices. And it wouldn't be possible without our team. We celebrate the unique POV that each person brings to the table and believe in a collaborative and inclusive environment. As an equal opportunity employer, we prohibit any unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religion, military or veteran status, sex, gender, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or disability. These are our guiding ideologies and apply across all aspects of employment.

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