Recruiting From Scratch
Senior/Staff Android Engineer
Recruiting From Scratch, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Overview
Recruiting from Scratch is a specialized talent firm dedicated to helping companies build exceptional teams. We partner closely with our clients to deeply understand their needs, then connect them with top-tier candidates who are not only highly skilled but also the right fit for the company’s culture and vision. Our mission is simple: place the best people in the right roles to drive long-term success for both clients and candidates. Title of Role : Senior/Staff Android Engineer Location : San Francisco, CA (On-site) Company Stage of Funding : Early Growth, Well-Funded Office Type : Full-Time, In-Office Salary : $200,000 – $360,000 (High-cash compensation, no equity) Visa Sponsorship : Available Relocation : Supported
Company Description
We’re representing a
financial technology company
building a global consumer finance platform for emerging markets — in partnership with major distribution partners. The team is reimagining cross-border money movement by combining
stablecoin infrastructure
with a joint
virtual banking and cryptocurrency wallet , enabling users around the world to move seamlessly across financial systems. The company is
small, senior, and fast-moving , led by
proven founders with prior successful exits . With deep funding and immediate global distribution, this is a chance to work on technology that will directly impact millions of users in underserved regions.
What You Will Do
As a
Staff Android Engineer , you’ll take full ownership of the Android platform — leading architecture, performance, and security for a new mobile product from the ground up. You’ll design and implement the foundation of a financial app built to serve millions of users globally, while collaborating closely with product, backend, and design teams. Key responsibilities include:
Architect and build a
high-performance, secure, native Android app
in Kotlin or Java.
Establish
best practices and development standards
for the Android codebase.
Collaborate with cross-platform teams developing iOS and web counterparts.
Own core aspects of UX performance, network reliability, and mobile security.
Shape product and technical direction from Day 1 as a founding member of the engineering team.
Potentially grow into a
mobile lead across platforms
as the team expands.
Ideal Background 5+ years of experience
building and shipping consumer-facing Android apps
at scale.
Strong fluency in
Kotlin and/or Java
with a deep understanding of modern Android development practices.
Proven ability to
architect Android applications from scratch , including API design and app structure.
Experience with mobile performance optimization, offline data handling, and secure app design.
Comfortable in
high-ownership, zero-to-one environments
where decisions shape product direction.
Preferred Experience building products for
Latin American or emerging markets .
Prior work in
fintech, banking, or payments .
Eye for
mobile design and user experience .
Broader
full-stack experience
and ability to flex across the stack.
Why Join Impact : Build the Android platform for a product that will serve millions globally from day one.
Mission : Help redefine cross-border financial infrastructure and digital inclusion through stablecoin technology.
Ownership : Full autonomy over the Android stack and long-term mobile architecture.
Velocity : Work directly with experienced founders and a senior, high-caliber team in San Francisco.
Compensation : No equity gamble — top-of-market salary for world-class engineers.
Compensation and Benefits Base Salary : $200K – $360K
Structure : High-cash comp, no equity requirement
Work Setup : On-site in San Francisco (collaborative office culture)
Perks :
Visa sponsorship available
Relocation support for top candidates
Opportunity to shape the core technical vision of a global product
This role is ideal for engineers who want to build high-performance mobile systems from scratch, define architecture for a global financial product, and make an immediate impact in the stablecoin ecosystem.
Salary Range: $200,000-$360,000 base.
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Recruiting from Scratch is a specialized talent firm dedicated to helping companies build exceptional teams. We partner closely with our clients to deeply understand their needs, then connect them with top-tier candidates who are not only highly skilled but also the right fit for the company’s culture and vision. Our mission is simple: place the best people in the right roles to drive long-term success for both clients and candidates. Title of Role : Senior/Staff Android Engineer Location : San Francisco, CA (On-site) Company Stage of Funding : Early Growth, Well-Funded Office Type : Full-Time, In-Office Salary : $200,000 – $360,000 (High-cash compensation, no equity) Visa Sponsorship : Available Relocation : Supported
Company Description
We’re representing a
financial technology company
building a global consumer finance platform for emerging markets — in partnership with major distribution partners. The team is reimagining cross-border money movement by combining
stablecoin infrastructure
with a joint
virtual banking and cryptocurrency wallet , enabling users around the world to move seamlessly across financial systems. The company is
small, senior, and fast-moving , led by
proven founders with prior successful exits . With deep funding and immediate global distribution, this is a chance to work on technology that will directly impact millions of users in underserved regions.
What You Will Do
As a
Staff Android Engineer , you’ll take full ownership of the Android platform — leading architecture, performance, and security for a new mobile product from the ground up. You’ll design and implement the foundation of a financial app built to serve millions of users globally, while collaborating closely with product, backend, and design teams. Key responsibilities include:
Architect and build a
high-performance, secure, native Android app
in Kotlin or Java.
Establish
best practices and development standards
for the Android codebase.
Collaborate with cross-platform teams developing iOS and web counterparts.
Own core aspects of UX performance, network reliability, and mobile security.
Shape product and technical direction from Day 1 as a founding member of the engineering team.
Potentially grow into a
mobile lead across platforms
as the team expands.
Ideal Background 5+ years of experience
building and shipping consumer-facing Android apps
at scale.
Strong fluency in
Kotlin and/or Java
with a deep understanding of modern Android development practices.
Proven ability to
architect Android applications from scratch , including API design and app structure.
Experience with mobile performance optimization, offline data handling, and secure app design.
Comfortable in
high-ownership, zero-to-one environments
where decisions shape product direction.
Preferred Experience building products for
Latin American or emerging markets .
Prior work in
fintech, banking, or payments .
Eye for
mobile design and user experience .
Broader
full-stack experience
and ability to flex across the stack.
Why Join Impact : Build the Android platform for a product that will serve millions globally from day one.
Mission : Help redefine cross-border financial infrastructure and digital inclusion through stablecoin technology.
Ownership : Full autonomy over the Android stack and long-term mobile architecture.
Velocity : Work directly with experienced founders and a senior, high-caliber team in San Francisco.
Compensation : No equity gamble — top-of-market salary for world-class engineers.
Compensation and Benefits Base Salary : $200K – $360K
Structure : High-cash comp, no equity requirement
Work Setup : On-site in San Francisco (collaborative office culture)
Perks :
Visa sponsorship available
Relocation support for top candidates
Opportunity to shape the core technical vision of a global product
This role is ideal for engineers who want to build high-performance mobile systems from scratch, define architecture for a global financial product, and make an immediate impact in the stablecoin ecosystem.
Salary Range: $200,000-$360,000 base.
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