Senior Software Engineer (Mobile) - App Factory at Kikoff

San Francisco, California, United States

Kikoff Logo
$200,000 – $260,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
FintechIndustries

Requirements

  • 4+ years of mobile development experience (preferably with Flutter in production)
  • Deep understanding of Flutter architecture, state management, and performance optimization
  • Experience working across the stack (API design, data modeling, analytics)
  • Excited by fast iteration, ownership, and helping shape platform foundations for future products
  • Strong product sense - cares about the “why” behind features as much as the “how.”
  • Entrepreneurial mindset - thrives in ambiguity, takes initiative, and loves turning ideas into working systems

Responsibilities

  • Build and launch new 0 to 1 user experiences end-to-end in Flutter, from rapid prototypes to production-quality apps
  • Design elegant, performant mobile UIs that express Kikoff’s brand and make financial progress intuitive for members
  • Develop reusable mobile modules, design systems, and feature scaffolds to accelerate experimentation and iteration speed
  • Partner with backend engineers to define APIs, data contracts, and experimentation hooks that enable rapid learning
  • Instrument user flows with analytics and A/B testing frameworks to measure impact and guide iteration
  • Help shape Kikoff’s mobile platform foundations - improving build systems, CI/CD pipelines, and developer velocity
  • Architect and ship the first version of a new 0 to 1 product - from concept to launch
  • Design and own reusable systems, growth tooling, and experimentation infrastructure that accelerate iteration across this and future Kikoff verticals
  • Balance speed with foundation - knowing when to move fast to learn, and when to invest in the right abstractions to scale

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

FlutterMobile UIDesign SystemsReusable ModulesPrototypingApp DevelopmentPlatform Engineering

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for this Senior Software Engineer position?

The salary range is $200K - $260K.

Is this role remote or hybrid, and what are the location requirements?

This is a hybrid position.

What skills and experience are required for this role?

Candidates need 4+ years of mobile development experience, preferably with Flutter in production, deep understanding of Flutter architecture, state management, and performance optimization, experience across the stack including API design and data modeling, plus strong product sense and an entrepreneurial mindset.

What is the team culture like at Kikoff for this role?

The role is part of a small, high-leverage incubation team operating like a startup within the company, focused on fast-moving, experimental work with deep alignment to Kikoff’s mission, emphasizing speed, iteration, ownership, and building from zero.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Software Engineer role?

Strong candidates have 4+ years of mobile development experience preferably with Flutter, thrive in ambiguity with an entrepreneurial mindset, balance speed and solid foundations, and possess strong product sense along with full-stack experience.

Kikoff

Credit building services for individuals

About Kikoff

Kikoff helps individuals, especially those with low or no credit, build a positive payment history and improve their credit scores. Its services are user-friendly and do not require credit checks, making them accessible to a wide range of clients. Kikoff offers tools for credit management, including easy disputing, rent reporting, and credit monitoring reports, along with an optional Autopay feature. The company's goal is to empower users to take control of their credit journey and achieve significant improvements in their credit scores.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2019Year Founded
$41.3MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Stock Options
Unlimited Paid Time Off

Risks

Increased competition from new fintech startups could dilute market share.
Regulatory scrutiny may lead to increased compliance costs for Kikoff.
Economic downturns could decrease consumer spending, impacting revenue.

Differentiation

Kikoff offers credit building without credit checks, making it accessible to many.
The platform provides easy disputing and rent reporting to enhance credit scores.
Kikoff's Autopay feature ensures clients never miss a due date.

Upsides

Kikoff recognized as a top credit builder app in 2024.
AI-driven tools can enhance user experience with personalized strategies.
Partnerships with educational platforms can attract younger demographics.

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