Software Engineer, New Product Experimentation

The New Product Experimentation (NPE) team’s mission is to build products that matter to the world. We are an organization of passionate and talented builders focused on developing a pipeline of new applications and experiences that can change people’s lives and everyday experiences. We are looking for a Software Engineer versed in building mobile apps on both the iOS and Android platforms. You will be responsible for architecting and building applications, as well as coordinating with the teams responsible for other layers of the product infrastructure. Building a product is a highly collaborative effort, and as such, a strong team player with a commitment to perfection is required.Software Engineer, New Product Experimentation Responsibilities

  • Work closely with engineering lead and product team to build new and innovative application experiences for Android and iOS mobile platforms
  • Build spec-perfect, performant products across both iOS & Android mobile platforms
  • Leverage native APIs for deep integrations with both platforms
  • Maintain code and write automated tests to ensure the product is of the highest quality
  • Diagnose and fix bugs and performance bottlenecks for performance that feels native

Minimum Qualifications

  • 5+ years professional working experience building React Native applications for Android & iOS
  • Firm grasp of the JavaScript language and its nuances, including ES6+ syntax
  • Rock solid at working with third-party dependencies and debugging dependency conflicts
  • Familiarity with native build tools, like XCode, Gradle, Android Studio/IntelliJ
  • Understanding of GraphQL query language and core concepts
  • Understanding of REST APIs, the document request model, and offline storage
  • Experience with automated testing suites, like Jest or Mocha
  • Start up experience, creative, scrappy, high attention to detail, and extreme interest in craft

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience building natively Android
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