MyFitnessPal

Software Engineer III, Android - Partnerships

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Health & Fitness SoftwareIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Salary: Not specified

MyFitnessPal is seeking a Senior Software Engineer, Android to join the brand-new MyFitnessPal Partnerships team. The goal is to build tools that create win-win-win situations for users, the company, and partner companies. This role focuses on building innovative integrations with third parties (e.g., personal trainers, wearables) to support users' holistic fitness journeys. The team values collaboration, mentorship, and inclusive environments.

Responsibilities

  • Building out innovative integrations with third parties.
  • Assisting in the technical direction of the MyFitnessPal Android app.
  • Ensuring the app's vitals exceed customer expectations.
  • Empowering and coaching others on and outside the team.
  • Leading work on high-impact features for 13M+ users.
  • Using A/B testing to iterate on user experiences.
  • Continuously modernizing the MyFitnessPal Android app codebase.
  • Improving code quality through unit testing and increased code coverage.
  • Working closely with product teams to define and refine feature specifications.

Requirements

  • Experience: 4+ years of experience in building, testing, releasing, and maintaining Android applications in Java and Kotlin.
  • Libraries: Experience with Jetpack Libraries.
  • Coding Practices: Advocate of clean code, good architecture, and great testing practices.
  • Collaboration: Holistic view of the product with experience working with cross-functional teams.
  • CI/CD: Experience setting up and maintaining CI/CD infrastructure for continuous delivery.
  • Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Git: Substantial experience with Git in a team environment.
  • Databases: Comfort working with a relational database.
  • APIs: Experience with RESTful APIs.

Bonus Points

  • Experience migrating a large legacy codebase to modern standards.
  • Experience with Jetpack Compose.
  • Experience with Dagger and Hilt.
  • Experience with Kotlin Coroutines.
  • Experience with GraphQL.

Company Information

MyFitnessPal’s vision is to be the most trusted brand for improving your health through better food choices. They provide tools and resources to help users reach their weight management goals. They emphasize core values:

  • Be Kind and Care
  • Live Good Health
  • Be Data-Inspired
  • Champion Change
  • Leave it Better than You Found It
  • Make It Happen

Application Instructions

  • Not specified in the provided text.

Skills

Android Development
Java
Kotlin
Jetpack Libraries
Unit Testing
Code Coverage
RESTful APIs
Git
Relational Databases
CI/CD

MyFitnessPal

Digital health platform for fitness tracking

About MyFitnessPal

MyFitnessPal is a digital health and fitness platform that helps users achieve their weight loss and wellness goals through a mobile app and website. Users can track their calorie intake, monitor exercise, and access personalized meal plans, along with articles on nutrition and fitness. The platform operates on a freemium model, offering basic features for free and premium subscriptions for advanced tools. MyFitnessPal aims to support individuals at all fitness levels by providing comprehensive resources for improving health and well-being.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2005Year Founded
$17.5MTotal Funding
BUYOUTCompany Stage
Consumer Software, HealthcareIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Remote work flexibility
Physical office in Austin, TX
Annual, in-person company retreats
Company paid lunches & working sessions
Flexible time-off policy + flexible working hours (Unlimited PTO Plan)
Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits
Safe Harbor 401K program
parental leave
Monthly Wellness Allowance
Reward & recognition platform
MyFitnessPal Premium
Modern Virtual Learning and Development Library
DEI Committee

Risks

Increased competition from free fitness apps could erode MyFitnessPal's market share.
The reliance on premium subscriptions may be risky if users prefer free alternatives.
The focus on protein and gut health may not appeal to all user segments.

Differentiation

MyFitnessPal offers a comprehensive database for food and nutrition tracking.
The app integrates gamification to motivate users in their health journey.
MyFitnessPal's voice log feature simplifies food tracking for premium users.

Upsides

MyFitnessPal's partnership with Medmate enhances its weight management solutions in Australia.
The app's new high protein meal plan educates users on protein's health benefits.
MyFitnessPal's community of 80 million users strengthens its market position.

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