Acorns is on a mission to look after the financial best interests of everyday people — starting with the empowering step of micro-investing. As a Senior Android Engineer, you’ll help design and develop mobile experiences that enable millions to save and invest effortlessly. Our Senior Android Engineer role is ideal for passionate developers who want to create scalable, user-friendly software that impacts lives while collaborating in a dynamic, remote-first environment.
Why Join Acorns as a Senior Android Engineer
At Acorns, every engineer plays a vital part in helping families and individuals achieve long-term financial wellness. As a Senior Android Engineer, you’ll work closely with Product, Design, and Engineering teams to deliver exceptional mobile features using Kotlin and modern Android architecture. You’ll also contribute to our culture of innovation, growth, and trust while developing solutions that truly matter.
Key Responsibilities of Senior Android Engineer
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Design, build, and enhance key product features for Android users.
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Collaborate across teams (Product, Design, iOS, Web, Backend, and QA).
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Participate in planning, refinement, and prioritization of tasks.
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Mentor junior developers and share best coding practices.
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Maintain and improve app performance, reliability, and scalability.
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Utilize Jetpack Compose and XML to create dynamic, responsive UIs.
Qualifications for Senior Android Engineer
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7–9 years of professional software experience, including 5+ years in native Android development.
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Advanced proficiency in Kotlin and Android SDK.
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Deep understanding of MVVM architecture, Repository pattern, and Dependency Injection (Dagger preferred).
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Strong grasp of object-oriented programming and modular code design.
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Experience with Jetpack Compose, testing frameworks, and CI/CD tools.
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Familiarity with analytics and monitoring tools (Amplitude, Datadog).
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Proven ability to deliver clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
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Passion for financial empowerment and delivering meaningful customer impact.
Benefits and Perks at Acorns
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Competitive salary and stock options.
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Comprehensive benefits for you and your family.
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Flexible hours and fully remote work options.
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401(k) matching and monthly Acorns contribution.
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Mindfulness and financial wellness programs (Headspace, Addition Wealth).
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Career development and leadership training programs.
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Engaging community events and team gatherings.
About Acorns
Founded in 2014, Acorns is a financial wellness app that helps millions of people save and invest automatically. With over 13 million users and $22 billion invested, Acorns continues to make wealth-building simple and accessible for all life stages—from kids to adults. Named one of Time’s “World’s Best Brands of 2024,” Acorns is dedicated to putting the tools of wealth-making into everyone’s hands.
Compensation and Work Authorization
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Base pay range: $184,500 – $217,100/year, depending on experience and location.
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Additional compensation may include equity, bonuses, and benefits.
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Acorns is an E-Verify employer.
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Remote role based in the United States; must work US business hours.
Apply Now to Become a Senior Android Engineer at Acorns
Take part in building meaningful products that empower millions to grow their wealth. Join Acorns today as a Senior Android Engineer and help redefine financial wellness for the next generation.