Staff Software Engineer (Native Mobile Platform)

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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