Staff Software Engineer (Native Mobile Platform)

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Canada
138K-231K Annually
Senior level
Consumer Web • Fintech • Insurance • Financial Services
The Role
The Staff Software Engineer will lead the development of mobile app infrastructure for iOS and Android, enhancing developer productivity and product quality. The role involves mentoring developers, investing in new technologies, and overseeing large-scale software projects that impact user engagement.
Summary Generated by Built In

At NerdWallet, we are passionate about building delightful user experiences and creating consumer products that impact millions of users. We are looking for a talented Staff Native Mobile Engineer to help shape our mobile app as we expand into new verticals and scale existing ones. Our engineers are dedicated to changing how consumers interact with their finances and work in partnership with product owners and designers to evolve our product into a clean and seamless experience. 

As a Staff Mobile Infrastructure Engineer, you will design and lead the development of iOS, Android, and React Native infrastructure that powers our Android and iOS apps.  Working closely with Product, QA, and other key partners, you will help craft, articulate, and steward the technical vision of NerdWallet’s native mobile development platform, directly supporting product features that directly impact the engagement and monetization of our millions of users.

To be successful in this role, you must have a keen eye for opportunities to capitalize on new technologies, a penchant for building “pits of success” for a growing developer community, and a strategic mindset for balancing short-term progress with long-term vision.

Where you can make an impact: 

  • Lead the development of iOS, Android, and React Native infrastructure that powers the NerdWallet app on Android and iOS
  • Supercharge our product teams by investing in tools, libraries, and best practices that uplevel developer productivity and product quality
  • Capitalize on new technologies like React Native’s new architecture to modernize our tech stack and unlock performance gains and new capabilities
  • Provide mentorship and guidance both to immediate teammates and members of the broader mobile developer community by promoting best practices in coding, testing, and architecture

Your experience:

We recognize not everyone will meet all of the criteria. If you meet most of the criteria below and you’re excited about the opportunity and willing to learn, we’d love to hear from you.

  • 8+ years of Software Engineering experience, with at least 5 years of experience developing mobile applications
  • 2+ years React Native experience
  • 2+ years Kotlin or Swift experience
  • 1+ years TypeScript experience
  • 1+ year GraphQL experience (ideally with Apollo Client)
  • Demonstrated success working in infrastructure, platform, or developer success roles
  • Leadership of large-scale software projects involving multiple engineers and a large stakeholder group

Where:

  • This is a remote position and a person can be located anywhere in Canada (with the exception of Quebec).
  • NerdWallet is proud to be a remote-first company! We believe great work can be done anywhere. No matter where you are based, NerdWallet offers benefits and perks to support the physical, financial, and emotional well being of you and your family.

What we offer:

Work Hard, Stay Balanced (Life’s a series of balancing acts, eh?)

  • Monthly Healthcare Stipend
  • Rejuvenation Policy – Vacation Time Off + You will receive the official public holidays in your province + 4 Mental Health Days Off
  • Paid sabbatical for Nerds to recharge, gain knowledge and pursue their interests
  • Monthly Wellness Stipend, Wifi Stipend, and Cell Phone Stipend
  • Work from home equipment stipend 

Have Some Fun! (Nerds are fun, too)

  • Nerd-led group initiatives – Employee Resource Groups for Parents, Diversity, and Inclusion, Women, LGBTQIA, and other communities
  • Hackathons and team events across all teams and departments
  • Company-wide events like NerdLove (employee appreciation) and our annual Charity Auction 

Plan for your future (And when you retire on your island, remember the little people)

  • RRSP with a 4% match. Eligible one month after hire. 
  • Financial wellness, guidance, and unlimited access to a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) through Northstar

NerdWallet is committed to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, so all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. 

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Base pay offered may vary within the posted range based on several factors, including but not limited to education, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

The Pay range for this role is

$138,000$231,000 CAD

Top Skills

Android
GraphQL
iOS
Kotlin
React Native
Swift
Typescript
The Company
HQ: San Francisco, CA
721 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2009

What We Do

At NerdWallet, we’re on a mission to provide clarity for all of life’s financial decisions. Every day, we help people find the right credit cards and mortgage rates, refinance their student loans, track their spending and so much more. We're proud to say that millions of people turn to Nerds for our objective advice, expert info, and helpful tools.

Speaking of Nerds — we're a passionate, mission-driven bunch. We know what's best for our business means doing what’s best for our consumers, and we foster professional growth while striking this balance. We work collaboratively and empathetically, guided by our company values: Hypothesize, Build, Measure, Learn; Drivers Before Solutions; Consumer, Company, Team, Self; Candid and Constructive; and Relentless Self-Improvement.

In 2019, Inc. included NerdWallet on its list of the Best Workplaces, and the San Francisco Business Times listed us as one of the 50 Greater Bay Area Financial Tech Companies. Beyond generous compensation packages, we also provide a range of benefits, including top-notch health, dental, and vision insurance; commuter and gym stipends; great PTO and both maternity and paternity leave; and catered breakfasts and lunches in our beautiful San Francisco office.

In 2020, NerdWallet expanded internationally. UK-based Know Your Money joined the NerdWallet family. Together, we aspire to provide the most comprehensive financial comparison website in the UK, while continuing to provide clarity for all of life’s financial decisions.

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