Staff Android Engineer - Remote

Overview

At TextNow, we believe communication belongs to everyone. Our mission is to democratize phone service and evolve how the world connects. As the largest provider of free phone service in the U.S., we're building innovative technology to break down barriers and make communication accessible to all.

In Short

• Design and build advanced Android features for reliable calling and messaging.
• Tackle engineering challenges unique to telecom apps.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable Kotlin code.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build and scale new capabilities.
• Drive decisions on architecture and performance strategy.
• Lead large technical projects and mentor engineers.
• Continuously improve app stability and performance.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in building and scaling Android applications.
• Expertise in Kotlin and modern Android development.
• Experience solving mobile problems in telecom environments.
• Strong system design skills.
• Passion for mentorship and technical leadership.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Bonus: familiarity with telecom protocols and backend systems.

Benefits

• Work on meaningful technology that powers free communication.
• Join a smart, humble, and mission-driven team.
• Flexible remote-first culture with strong work-life balance.
• Competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits.
• Unlimited vacation and parental leave.
• Wellness and learning & development credits.
• Team events and company-wide off-sites.