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Senior Android Engineer

Our mission

We're making Africa the first cashless continent.

In 2017, over half the population in Sub-Saharan Africa had no bank account. That's for good reason—the fees are too high, the closest branch can be miles away, and nobody takes cards. Without access to financial institutions, people are forced to keep their savings under the mattress. Small business owners rely on lenders who charge extortionate rates. Parents spend hours waiting in line to pay school fees in cash.

We're solving this by building financial services that just work: no account fees, instantly available, and accepted everywhere. In places where electricity, water and roads don't always work, you can still send money with Wave. In 2017, we launched a mobile app in Senegal for cash deposit, withdrawal, and peer-to-peer and business payments. Now, we have millions of users across six countries and are growing fast.

Our goal is to make Africa the first cashless continent and that's where you come in...

How you'll help us achieve it

We’re looking for an engineer who’s independent and excited about getting things done. You'll be responsible for building and improving the ways people pay and access money with Wave. You'll take ownership of every aspect of the process, starting with a deep comprehension of the problem, collaborating with Product and Engineering managers to identify the optimal solution for our users, leading the entire lifecycle of your project, and assisting the customer support team in resolving issues.

Our to-do list is always evolving, but here are some recent projects:

  • Allowing people to access their money cross-border in West Africa.
  • Enabling people to use their Wave app to pay for products in stores.
  • Allowing people to pay their electricity bills with Wave by integrating with electrical utility companies.
  • Enabling people to start accepting Wave payments for their business by signing up within an app.
  • Allowing people to pay for their transportation on taxis, trains & buses.

Key Details

  • You can work remotely from anywhere (between UTC -5 and +4) with reliable internet access.
  • Wave covers travel once per year to one of our operating countries in Africa, as well as a yearly stipend of $800 to meet with coworkers.
  • We run performance reviews twice a year and award bonuses or promotions to strong performers who have been with the company for more than six months.
  • Our salaries are competitive and are calculated using a transparent formula. For this role, depending on your level and location, we offer a salary of $144,000 USD, plus a generous equity package.
  • Major benefits:
    • Subsidized health insurance for you and your dependents and retirement contributions (both vary from country to country).
    • 6 months of fully paid parental leave and subsidized fertility assistance.
    • Flexible vacation, with most folks taking between 30-40 days per year. 
    • $10,000 annual charitable donation matching.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years of professional experience with minimum 2 years of it spent building Android applications.
  • Experience using Kotlin + Jetpack Compose in a published app (professional or personal projects are fine).
  • Fluent in English. French is a plus.

Nice to have

  • Kotlin Coroutines & Flows knowledge.
  • Understanding of design patterns like MVVM.
  • Apollo Kotlin experience.

You might be a good fit if you

  • Reflexively ask yourself, “is this code the best way to make my users happy?”.
  • Want to learn to solve hard problems, and aren’t afraid to ask for help when you get stuck.
  • Are excited to learn about complex systems.
  • Can communicate clearly with colleagues who work, speak and think differently.
  • Work to make things easier for the next engineer who will touch your code.
  • Always try to improve as a programmer and colleague.
  • Enjoy helping other engineers on your team to improve their frontend skills.
  • Are excited to learn to do some amount of backend work where it is closely tied to larger frontend projects.

About engineering at Wave

  • You'll join an autonomous, cross-functional and diverse team focused on a single area of Wave's product. Each team is led by a Product Manager and an Engineering Manager.
  • You’ll be responsible for your own frontend-focused projects as well as supporting the other engineers on your team with the frontend parts of their projects. We organize things to give you as much ownership as possible so typically you'll be in charge of your projects from planning through to release.
  • Our stack (you only need prior experience with your frontend stack, if you need to work with anything else we’ll train you):
    • backend: Python 3 (+ mypy)
    • API layer: GraphQL
    • android frontend: Kotlin/Jetpack Compose
    • iOS frontend: Swift/SwiftUI
    • web frontend: TypeScript/React
    • database: Postgres
    • infrastructure: GCP / Terraform
    • orchestration: Kubernetes

Our team

  • We have a rapidly growing in-country team in Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, Mali, Burkina Faso, The Gambia, and Uganda, plus remote team members spread across the world.
  • We're deeply passionate about our mission of bringing radically affordable financial services to the people who need them most.
  • We foster autonomy for our employees. You'll own your projects at every stage, from understanding the problem to monitoring your solution in production.
  • We raised the largest Series A in Africa in 2021. Our world-class investors, include Founders Fund, Sequoia Heritage, Stripe, Ribbit Capital, Y Combinator, and Partech Africa.
  • In 2023, we were on Y Combinator's top 50 companies by revenue.

How to apply

Fill out the form below, and upload a resume in English and a cover letter describing your interest in Wave and the role.

We review applications frequently and recommend that you apply to the role that most closely aligns with your skills, experience and career goals.

Wave is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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What You Should Know About Senior Android Engineer, Wave

If you're a Senior Android Engineer looking to make a real impact, look no further than Wave! As an instrumental part of our mission to transform Africa into the first cashless continent, you'll work remotely alongside passionate professionals determined to revolutionize financial accessibility. Since launching in 2017, we’ve grown to millions of users across six countries and are continuously innovating. Your role will involve taking charge of building and enhancing payment methods that benefit everyday users. With a keen eye on the problem, you'll collaborate with both Product and Engineering teams to devise the best solutions. From introducing cross-border access to funding electricity bill payments through our app, the projects you will lead are pivotal to our growth. Bring your expertise in Kotlin and Jetpack Compose, and leverage your experience to uplift our tech solutions while ensuring top-notch user experiences. You'll find flexibility in your role and enjoy perks such as competitive salaries, generous benefits, and team gatherings all focused on fostering collaboration and personal growth. Join us at Wave and help shape the financial future of Africa while enjoying the freedom of remote work from wherever you are, and a culture that truly values innovation and teamwork.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Senior Android Engineer Role at Wave
What are the responsibilities of a Senior Android Engineer at Wave?

As a Senior Android Engineer at Wave, your main responsibilities will include developing and improving our Android applications used for financial transactions across Africa. You'll own the entire project lifecycle, from understanding user needs and collaborating with Product and Engineering teams to implementing the solutions. Other duties will involve leading projects like integrating payments with utility companies and enhancing cross-border payment functionalities.

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What qualifications are required for the Senior Android Engineer position at Wave?

For the Senior Android Engineer position at Wave, candidates need a minimum of 5 years of professional experience, with at least 2 years in building Android applications. Proficiency in Kotlin and Jetpack Compose is essential, and note that fluency in English is a must, while French is a distinct advantage.

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What can I expect from the work culture at Wave as a Senior Android Engineer?

At Wave, you'll be part of a dynamic and collaborative work culture. We prioritize independence and ownership, enabling you to lead various projects from conception to deployment. Our team is diverse and distributed across several countries, creating a rich environment for innovative ideas and solutions, reflecting our commitment to making finance accessible for everyone.

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Is remote work allowed for the Senior Android Engineer role at Wave?

Yes, the Senior Android Engineer position at Wave is fully remote! You'll have the flexibility to work from anywhere between UTC -5 and +4, provided you have a reliable internet connection. This setup allows you to maintain a work-life balance while contributing significantly to our mission.

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What benefits do Senior Android Engineers receive at Wave?

Senior Android Engineers at Wave enjoy competitive salaries with a transparent compensation structure. Additional benefits include subsidized health insurance for you and your dependents, generous paid parental leave, flexible vacation, and an annual charitable donation matching scheme. Its an environment that supports not just your career but also your personal well-being.

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Common Interview Questions for Senior Android Engineer
Can you explain your experience with Kotlin and Jetpack Compose?

In your response, highlight specific projects where you utilized Kotlin and Jetpack Compose, including any challenges you faced and how you overcame them. Also, mention the features you implemented and how they improved user experience or performance.

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How do you approach debugging and troubleshooting in Android applications?

Discuss your systematic approach to debugging, mentioning tools you leverage like Android Studio's debugger or Logcat. Share an instance where your troubleshooting skills directly contributed to a faster resolution of a critical issue.

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What strategies do you use to ensure your code is maintainable and scalable?

Explain your use of design patterns, code reviews, and writing documentation. You might also want to share how you keep code clean and modular, facilitating easier updates and collaboration with other engineers.

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How do you stay updated with the latest trends in Android development?

Discuss your methods for keeping abreast of recent advancements in Android development, such as attending workshops, participating in online courses, or following relevant blogs and communities. Highlight any specific trends you've recently incorporated into your work.

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Can you describe a challenging project you worked on and how you achieved success?

Choose a project where you faced significant obstacles and explain your role in addressing the issues. Detail the problem, the solution you proposed, the technologies you implemented, and the project's ultimate impact on users or the company.

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How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple projects?

Share your techniques for effective task prioritization, like using the Eisenhower Matrix or Kanban boards. Provide an example of a time when you managed competing priorities successfully while still meeting deadlines.

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What is your experience with integrating third-party APIs in your projects?

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How would you ensure effective collaboration with product and engineering teams?

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What testing methodologies do you employ as part of your development process?

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Why do you want to work at Wave as a Senior Android Engineer?

Articulate your alignment with Wave's mission and values. Emphasize your enthusiasm for contributing to the financial empowerment of communities in Africa and how your skills uniquely position you to further that mission.

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