Android Engineer at Wealthfront

Palo Alto, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

FinTechIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess 2-6 years of professional Android development experience, proficiency in Java or Kotlin, and experience writing unit tests and testable code. Knowledge of Android SDK performance tools and optimization techniques is also required, along with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

As an Android Engineer at Wealthfront, you will build a premier native Android application, collaborate with other engineers and designers to develop new features and enhance existing ones, work with frontend and backend engineers to design and test reusable REST APIs, design and build high-quality infrastructure, and collaborate with design and product to define a delightful Android experience. You will also provide technical guidance and mentorship to peers, work independently to complete tasks on schedule, and contribute to the team's priorities and initiatives.

Skills

Android

Kotlin

Java

Unit Tests

Android SDK

REST APIs

Material Design

Scrum

Wealthfront

Automated investment and wealth management services

About Wealthfront

Wealthfront provides financial services aimed at helping individuals grow their wealth through a digital platform. Its main offering is an automated investment platform that utilizes robo-advisors—algorithms that manage and invest client funds for long-term growth. This service is complemented by a high-yield cash account that offers a competitive 5.00% APY for short-term savings, provided through partner banks. Additionally, Wealthfront offers a diversified bond portfolio, allowing clients to earn dividends with tax advantages, and a platform for discovering and purchasing stocks to facilitate quick and strategic investment decisions. Unlike many traditional wealth management firms, Wealthfront focuses on automation and ease of use, making financial services accessible to a broader audience. The company's goal is to simplify wealth management and help clients maximize their financial potential.

Palo Alto, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2011Year Founded

$198.9MTotal Funding

SERIES_ECompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Free lunches, snacks, coffee

Receive 1:1 mentorship

Caltrain pass, an additional transportation stipend, and relocation bonuses

Monthly wellness reimbursement

Discretionary time off policy and offer 16 weeks of paid parental leave

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage

Risks

Increased competition from robo-advisors and traditional institutions may erode market share.

Free wire transfers could increase operational costs without boosting revenue.

Expansion into stock trading faces competition from established platforms like Robinhood.

Differentiation

Wealthfront offers a high-yield cash account with industry-leading 5.00% APY.

The company provides a diversified bond portfolio with tax advantages and no maturity dates.

Wealthfront's automated investment platform uses award-winning algorithms for long-term wealth growth.

Upsides

Wealthfront's cash account now offers up to $8 million in FDIC insurance.

The company has reached $50 billion in client assets, indicating strong growth.

Increased demand for AI-driven financial advice aligns with Wealthfront's robo-advisor services.

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