Lead Kotlin Multiplatform Software Engineer (NY)

Philo is seeking a highly experienced Kotlin developer to join their growing team. The role involves working on the Kotlin Multiplatform libraries that power various functionalities of the Philo app, including the video player, casting functionality, and analytics. The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of Kotlin, structured concurrency, and Redux/MVI-like patterns. Familiarity with the Android ecosystem, web technologies, and Swift/Objective-C is also desired. Philo values engineers who take ownership of their work and are passionate about delivering high-quality features to a large user base.

Building and maintaining shared business logic layer used across multiple platforms

Creating libraries that respond to user input and display content on millions of devices

Expanding Kotlin Multiplatform libraries to cover more app functionality

Using the MVI pattern for app development

Working on the details of Kotlin's iconv wrappers

Profiling changes to the JS network stack

Writing clean and maintainable code for complex business logic

Contributing to open source projects to improve the Kotlin Multiplatform ecosystem

Owning the development process from start to finish

Delivering features to a large user base

Being proficient in Kotlin and familiar with Redux/MVI-like patterns

Having knowledge of the Android ecosystem and best practices

Being familiar with web technologies and able to write and debug JS-based applications

Having familiarity with Swift, Objective-C, and the Apple ecosystem

Having a good instinct for product design and UX

Having experience with embedded programming and highly resourced constrained devices

Having experience with video playback

Having experience with GraphQL-based APIs

• 10+ years of experience working on frontend app development
• Extremely proficient in Kotlin
• Deeply experienced with structured concurrency and coroutines
• Experienced with Redux/MVI-like patterns
• Familiar with the Android ecosystem, including feature sets and best practices across devices and operating system versions
• Familiar with web technologies, and able to proficiently write and debug JS-based applications
• Familiar with Swift, Objective-C, and the Apple ecosystem
• A good instinct for product design and UX. Able to take mocks and bring them to life (Nice to have)
• Experience with embedded programming and/or working on highly resourced constrained devices (Nice to have)
• Experience with video playback (Nice to have)
• Experience with GraphQL-based APIs (Nice to have)

• Full health, dental and vision coverage for you and your family
• Flexible working hours
• Generous paid parental leave
• Unlimited paid time off for vacation and sick leave
• $2,000 annual vacation bonus
• $5,250 annually for professional development and educational assistance
• $1,250 Annual home office + TV stipend
• $500/month ($6,000/year) bonus for employees who commit to working at least 3 days per week in our offices
• Dog-friendly office
• And much more!