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Software Engineer II, Mobile

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About the Role

At Going, we're passionate about helping people travel and experience the world. As our member base grows, we're thrilled to expand our team with a Senior Software Engineer, Mobile to help us build, launch, and iterate on our recently released mobile app.

With your experience in mobile development, you'll play a crucial role in creating new ways for our travelers to experience Going. You'll collaborate closely with our product and design teams to build innovative features, squash bugs, and craft future functionality. Additionally, you'll work with our other engineering teams to implement cross-functional features and ensure a seamless user experience across all platforms.

This is a highly impactful role. You'll transform how our members interact with Going and, ultimately, how they travel and explore our world.

In the short term, you will

Become familiar with our code base, code style, tech stack, development and deployment process, and project management process.
Partner with designers and product specialists to develop and refine a feature roadmap.
Collaborate with service engineers to establish APIs that support our data needs.
Engage with mobile engineering peers to gain context on current and future technical direction.

In the long term, you will

Be an expert with our tooling: Expo/EAS, PostHog, Braze, Datadog, and more. Identify and introduce new tooling to support our mobile ecosystem.
Take ownership of end-to-end features. Propose technical work breakdown, prioritization and effort estimation. Collaborate throughout the company.
Propose technical and product improvements. Grow our ability to experiment and scale our mobile application.
Advocate for engineering best practices and help the team explore and implement new technology.

What you know

4+ years in professional software engineering.
3+ years of hands-on expertise with TypeScript and React Native.
You care about performance, usability, and accessibility across platforms and devices. You have written and maintained automated tests.
Experience mentoring other engineers on a team or are looked to as an expert in components of your work.
You approach challenges through a customer lens, with empathy and a passion for quality.
Clear and earnest written and verbal communication skills.
High standards for yourself and the code you write.
Flexibility, open-mindedness, and willingness to learn.
You’re legally authorized to work in the United States and can work US hours.

Nice to Have’s:

Native iOS/Android module development experience with Objective-C, Swift, or Kotlin.
Experience building highly-available, scalable and modern JavaScript web applications.
Experience in a startup or small company environment, with rapid prototyping and experimentation.

Technologies we use

TypeScript + React Native + Expo being our language and mobile frameworks.
Expo Application Services (EAS) for builds, deployments, and infrastructure.
Ruby on Rails and GoLang are our primary service technologies.
NextJS is our primary frontend web development framework.
Postgres and Redis are our primary storage engines.
GitHub is our choice for source code management and continuous integration.
Notion is for documentation and collaboration.
Jira is our project management tool.
Figma is our design tool.

Why you might love working here

The salary for this role starts at $140,000 + equity.
100% remote work environment
Annual team retreats, with past destinations including Washington D.C., Vancouver, Punta Cana, and Mexico City.
Open vacation policy, with a 15-day minimum
Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and life insurance
401(k) with a 5% match
$750/quarter remote work, wellness, and wisdom stipend
Up to 12 weeks of paid family leave
Meetup stipend when you cross paths with a co-worker
Challenging problems to solve and an awesome team to collaborate with every single day

We want you to bring your authentic self to work every single day. We accept you for who you are and consider everyone on an equal opportunity basis without regard to ancestry; age; appearance; color; gender identity and/or expression; genetics; family or parental status; marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status; mental, physical, or sensory disability; national, social or ethnic origin; past or present military service; sexual orientation; socioeconomic status; race; religion or belief; hair length; organ donor status. Going is an E-Verify employer.

‍If you require a reasonable accommodation or assistance for any part of the interview and employment process, please contact us at careers@going.com and let us know the nature of your request.

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What You Should Know About Software Engineer II, Mobile , Going

At Going, we’re on a mission to help people discover the world, and we’re looking for an innovative Software Engineer II, Mobile to join our dynamic team. Your primary role will be to contribute to our mobile application, directly impacting how our members travel and experience Going. As a talented software engineer with a solid background in mobile development, you'll collaborate with both product and design teams to create fresh, engaging features. You’ll get to squash bugs and develop functionalities that enhance user experience across all platforms. Initially, you’ll dive into our existing codebase and tech stack, making your mark by partnering with designers to refine our feature roadmap. In the long term, you'll take ownership of features, advocate for engineering best practices, and play a pivotal role in scaling our app and improving our tools like TypeScript, React Native, and Expo. Your creativity and expertise will shine through as you push the boundaries of what our app can achieve while keeping user satisfaction at the forefront. Enjoy the benefits of a remote work environment, an open vacation policy, and a supportive team culture that encourages you to bring your authentic self. If you're excited about making a significant impact in a company that values innovation and collaboration, then this role is for you! Join us at Going and help redefine the travel experience for our community.

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What are the responsibilities of a Software Engineer II, Mobile at Going?

As a Software Engineer II, Mobile at Going, your responsibilities include developing and refining mobile app features while collaborating with product and design teams. You'll also partner with other engineering teams for cross-functional development and ensure a seamless user experience. In the short term, you will familiarize yourself with our code base and tech stack, while in the long term, you’ll take ownership of features and advocate for engineering best practices.