# Software Engineering Manager, Android

**Company:** [Current](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/current)
**Location:** New York, NY
**Role:** Engineering Management
**Salary:** $210k – $280k/yr
**Experience:** 7+ years
**Skills:** Android, Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, Mobile Architecture, CI/CD, gRPC
**Posted:** 2026-07-08

> Lead and grow a team of Android engineers at a consumer fintech company. Hands-on (30%) role focused on native Kotlin development, architecture, roadmaps, and cross-functional delivery of high-impact mobile features.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Provide technical and people leadership to a team of Android engineers. Own team planning, execution, and delivery of high-quality features and platform improvements.
- Conduct regular one-on-ones, deliver timely and constructive feedback, support career growth, and foster a team culture of inclusion, psychological safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Define team priorities, technical roadmaps, and long-term platform investments aligned to business goals. Establish clear technical direction in collaboration with senior engineers and cross-functional partners.
- Define and maintain standards for code quality, testing, performance, and security. Implement processes to enable greater development velocity without sacrificing technical quality.
- Work closely with product managers, designers, QA, and backend teams to scope features, assess feasibility, align on priorities, and ensure the successful delivery of initiatives.
- Deeply understand the product and user experience to make informed technical and architectural decisions that tie back to customer and business goals.
- Contribute to the Android codebase (30% of time), review pull requests, troubleshoot complex bugs, and help resolve architectural or project bottlenecks. Lead by example and serve as a mentor and unblocker for the team.

## Requirements
- 5+ years of experience building native Android applications.
- 2+ years in an engineering management role, growing and developing high-performing mobile teams.
- Proven track record of successfully delivering complex mobile products with robust architecture and maintainable codebases.
- Excellent time management: able to juggle multiple projects and competing priorities efficiently.
- Excellent communication skills: effective at collaborating with cross-functional partners and stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle.
- Strong organizational skills: experienced in team capacity planning, backlog management, and translating high-level goals into executable roadmaps.
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and accountable team culture.
- A passion for building user-centric products and excitement in fintech.

## Nice-to-Haves
- Experience supporting teams through the adoption of Compose and the shift toward modularized, scalable codebases.
- Experience building or integrating developer tools or automation that boost team velocity and efficiency.
- Familiarity with best practices in implementing CI/CD pipelines and overseeing the mobile app deployment lifecycle.
- Have fintech and/or startup experience.

## Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $210,000 - $280,000
- Meaningful equity in the form of stock options
- 401(k) plan
- Discretionary performance bonus program
- Biannual performance reviews
- Medical, Dental and Vision premiums covered at 100% for you and your dependents
- Flexible time off and paid holidays
- Generous parental leave policy
- Commuter benefits
- Fitness benefits
- Healthcare and Dependent care FSA benefit
- Employee Assistance Programs focused on mental health
- Healthcare advocacy program for all employees
- Access to mental health apps
- Team building activities
- Modern NYC based office with open floor plan, stocked kitchen, and catered lunches

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