Senior Software Engineer

About the role

Join a team dedicated to enhancing human potential through better sleep. This role focuses on developing the core mobile application that connects users with our advanced sleep technology. You will contribute to a product trusted by high performers and athletes globally. The position requires a deep commitment to quality and a passion for solving complex problems in the health tech space. You will be part of a collaborative environment that values innovation and execution. The work involves close interaction with hardware and software teams to integrate cutting-edge sleep technology. Success in this role will be measured by the impact of the features you deliver and the stability of the applications you maintain.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Architect and implement complex features for native Android applications, ensuring robustness and scalability.
• Partner with firmware and hardware teams to define and integrate low-level device communication protocols.
• Lead technical design discussions with backend and machine learning teams to align on data strategies.
• Mentor junior engineers through code reviews and pair programming to elevate the entire team's standards.
• Optimize application performance and memory usage to ensure smooth animations and a responsive user interface.
• Participate in the entire product lifecycle from initial concept and requirements gathering to deployment and post-launch analysis.
• Write clean, testable code that adheres to strict enterprise-grade quality standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with the growth team to implement experiments and features that drive user engagement and retention.
• Liaise with executive leadership, including the CEO, CPO, and VPs, to ensure the technical roadmap supports strategic business goals.
• Troubleshoot critical production issues and work with on-call rotations to maintain high application availability.
• Explore emerging technologies and tools that can be leveraged to improve the development workflow and product capabilities.
• Ensure all deliverables meet pixel-perfect design specifications and provide an exceptional user experience.
• Document technical solutions and architectural decisions to ensure knowledge sharing and long-term maintainability.
• Contribute to a fast-paced, hyper-growth environment where adaptability and quick learning are essential.

Requirements

• Bring 6+ years of professional experience delivering complex features for native Android applications.
• Demonstrate fluency in Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, Coroutines, Flow, and the MVVM and MVI architectural patterns.
• Show a proven track record of building scalable, testable, and maintainable enterprise-grade applications.
• Have hands-on experience thriving in a hyper-growth startup environment with ambiguous requirements and rapid iteration.
• Provide evidence of shipping high-quality, pixel-perfect mobile apps with buttery-smooth animations and interactions.
• Exhibit a strong focus on product quality, attention to detail, and a relentless pursuit of technical excellence.
• Display a genuine interest in the health tech sector and a passion for improving human wellness and performance.
• Have experience working with modern version control systems, such as Git, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Possess excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to break down complex challenges into manageable tasks.
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals.

Nice to have

• Demonstrate proficiency in creating highly custom and interactive UI components using Jetpack Compose.
• Bring experience developing software for hardware products, particularly within the health, medical, or IoT industries.
• Have a background working with health-related applications and peripheral devices such as sensors or wearables.
• Familiarity with health data standards and regulations related to medical software is a significant advantage.
• Experience with real-time data processing and visualization on mobile platforms.

Practical notes

• This is a full-time role based in Milan, requiring a high level of commitment and availability.
• The position demands long hours, with team members often working 60+ hours per week to meet ambitious goals.
• All full-time employees receive their own Pod product as part of the company culture.
• Benefits include flexible PTO, paid parental leave, regular team offsites, and exclusive employee discounts.
• Compensation details vary based on experience, location, and level, and include competitive salary and equity components.
• Travel is generally not required for this role, but occasional meetings may necessitate local travel within the Milan area.
• No visa sponsorship is available for this position at this time.
• The application review process will begin immediately, and early candidates are encouraged to apply.
• The role is contingent upon the successful completion of the interview process and reference checks.